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I think my favorite gown is the one the Queen Mum wore in Rhodesia.
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That picture was taken during the royal visit to Australia of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1954. Her Majesty wore that gown designed by Norman Hartnell for an event at Sydney Town Hall on the third day of her first visit to Australia, on 5 February 1954, as well as for an official photograph taken a couple of days later (the picture in your post).
The photograph of the Queen wearing the dress features in the official commemorative book, "Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, 1954".
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Love the "tradition" of matching evening gowns to events and places - Australian gold plus what looks like wattle embroidered on it. The EII brooches thread recently showed the beautiful wattle brooch QEII was given when she became queen. Looks like the same design.
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That picture was taken during the royal visit to Australia of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1954. Her Majesty wore that gown designed by Norman Hartnell for an event at Sydney Town Hall on the third day of her first visit to Australia, on 5 February 1954, as well as for an official photograph taken a couple of days later (the picture in your post).
The photograph of the Queen wearing the dress features in the official commemorative book, "Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, 1954". |
Thanks for the info Artemisia. Has the Queen ever looked better than this? I doubt it; just a stunning photograph of a stunning lady.
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04-12-2012, 12:42 AM
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Very Very Nice Pictures Combination , She Looks Very Nice Elegant With Pants , Most of Her Pants Choices It Was Successful , I Think Height waist Pants Design Looks Soo Nice On her Body Shape , She Looks In all Pants Outfits Fantastic Very Elegant & Chic , Thank you for posting iceflower 
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Thanks for the info Artemisia. Has the Queen ever looked better than this? I doubt it; just a stunning photograph of a stunning lady.
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You're welcome. 
The Queen does look absolutely stunning in the picture, as she usually did in Norman Hartnell creations: the man was a true artist!
My favourite will always be this stunning gown which is a triumph of craftsmanship (I wish I had bigger photographs):
- The gown
- Side few
- Close up
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04-12-2012, 08:27 AM
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Another amazing dress, Artemisia. Any pics of her wearing it? I ask because you're such a fountain of facts and pictures.
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Another amazing dress, Artemisia. Any pics of her wearing it? I ask because you're such a fountain of facts and pictures. |
Her Majesty has unfortunately completely neglected this gorgeous gown; it was worn on only handful of occasions. In fact, the only picture of the Queen wearing it is from her 1957 tour of the United States; she wore the dress to an evening event, accompanied by Vice President (future President) Richard Nixon
- The Queen and Richard Nixon.
I have fortunately located some better pictures of the gown too:
- The gown - Bodice - Side view of the bodice
- The skirt - Side view of the skirt - Details
Another breath-taking gown worn by Her Majesty in 1950's (again, by Norman Hartnell) is the gorgeous cream gown with gold detailing, including French flowers of the field. This dress hasn't been neglected at all; the Queen wore it on a number of occasions, the first being during visit to France.
- The gown - Side view - Back view
- Close up - The bodice - Details - Close up of the details
- The Queen wearing the gown in April of 1957, during her official visit to France
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The embroidery does take one's breath away! And the back-view is simply gorgeous with that huge bow detail. It must weigh a ton, however, and it would seem to me to be rather uncomfortable to have to sit on it for any length of time. :(
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04-12-2012, 10:46 PM
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Very Beautiful Picture , and Very Nice Elegant Dress , Thanx For Posting Burzg
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You're welcome.
The Queen does look absolutely stunning in the picture, as she usually did in Norman Hartnell creations: the man was a true artist!
My favourite will always be this stunning gown which is a triumph of craftsmanship (I wish I had bigger photographs):
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- Side few
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Indeed The Queen Looks Stunning Plus The Dress Very Nice & The Craftmanship WoW , This Dress It’s Like Victorian Century Design Dress Thank You For Posting
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Amazing Pictures , These Dresses Really Wow , Both Dresses Really Antique Chic , and The Handmade Craft Really Magnificent , Thank you for Posting Artemisia & for Close Up Pics
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I do not but i do love it but what i do know is that this to have been taken at the first floor entrance at buckingham palace.
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I do not but i do love it but what i do know is that this to have been taken at the first floor entrance at buckingham palace.
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You are absotely correct; Her Majesty was pictured at the Grand Entrance to Buckingham Palace.
A picture of the Great Hall; while the exact place the Queen is standing is outside the picture frame, it is easy to see that's the location the picture was taken.
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04-13-2012, 07:31 PM
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Crown Princess Mary and her Prada outfits, most of them are really great:
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Very Nice , I Like Prada Brand , and Prada Outfits That Princess Mary Wore are Very Nice , Thanx For Posting
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You are absotely correct; Her Majesty was pictured at the Grand Entrance to Buckingham Palace.
A picture of the Great Hall; while the exact place the Queen is standing is outside the picture frame, it is easy to see that's the location the picture was taken. |
WOW I Really Love Very Much Buckingham Palace , and Shot at Grand Entrance really amazing Place , I Love Victorian century Design Very Much , Thank you for posting
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Here's a nice overview of royal ladies and their jackets - all of them quite nice:
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As evening dresses just those above. She has 2 daytime dresses from the designer.
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05-13-2012, 03:11 AM
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Nice Dresses Of CP Victoria , She Looks Nice & Beautiful in All , Thanx for Posting
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