Buckingham Palace announced the tragic death of Queen Elizabeth II, after doctors became “concerned” for her health yesterday.
Over the last 96 years, the Royal became a role model as she demonstrated her ability to connect with people of all cultures, while demonstrating class and elegance by dressing appropriately in every given situation.
The Queen didn’t shy away from wearing bold blocks of colour, dazzling accessories or setting trends with her heirloom brooches.
Dolce & Gabbana once used the Queen as a “muse” for a collection, while Donatella Versace previously gushed about a desire to dress the monarch because “she is the most fashionable person.”
Court dressers Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies defined the Queen’s early years on the throne, however her close companion Angela Kelly often took the lead in styling her for key occasions in recent years - including the Diamond Jubilee.
Having had a regal appearance from her childhood, Queen Elizabeth II has countless iconic looks.
Celebrity fashion stylist Ellis Ranson picked out a selection of her most memorable.
The Queen didn’t shy away from wearing bold blocks of colour, dazzling accessories or setting trends with her heirloom brooches.
5. Queen Elizabeth II waiting for the arrival of US President Joe Biden at Windsor Castle on 13 June 2021 in Windsor (Getty Images)
Ellis said: “I love a modern floral, another huge trend the queen has always approved of"
6. Queen Elizabeth II watches air crew at work on a training model F-35B Lightning II fighter as she visits Royal Air Force Marham on 3 February 2020 in King’s Lynn, England. (Getty Images)
Ellis said: “Not many can pull off a statement coat in a pastel tone. Love this styling"
7. Queen Elizabeth II sitting next to Anna Wintour as they view Richard Quinn’s runway show at London Fashion Week on 20 February 2018 (Getty Images)
Ellis said: “A moment The Queen attends her first ever LFW show, wearing a Chanel-inspired look! This look we often saw The Queen wear and the versatility of this style could be worn at a variety of her appearances from runways to speeches."
8. Queen Elizabeth II and the duke of Edinburgh on 19 February 2002, before a banquet that she hosted in Kingston with Governor General Sir Howard Cooke, her representative in Jamaica (Getty Images)
Ellis said: “An outfit that shined bright all night. when every girl dreams of dressing up like a Princess or a Queen, this look confirms exactly why."