Queen Elizabeth II: a life in pictures

Even as a baby Queen Elizabeth made a fashion statement in a beautiful embroidered christening gown.

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In 1932, a young Princess Elizabeth was pictured looking angelic in a ballet outfit, complete with floral crown.

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The prim coat, the hat, the impeccable brogues. Not a fashion faux pas in sight!

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One must always look impeccable, even when riding a horse.

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Back in 1942, Princess Elizabeth was the perfect Girl Guide.

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In 1947, Princess Elizabeth attended one of many future racecourse events in a lovely gingham Summer dress.

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Elizabeth looked gorgeous in the pale grey dress she wore to announce her engagement to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in 1947.

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When Princess Elizabeth married the Duke of Edinburgh in 1947, she had to buy the material using ration coupons. The dress was created by Norman Hartnell, one of the court's favourite designers, and featured a star-patterned 13-foot bridal train, symbolic of rebirth and growth after the war. It is said to have been inspired by Botticelli's Primavera painting.

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The Queen jazzed up her simple dark suit with a brooch and fancy hat. 

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Snapped in the late '40s, the Queen embodied the simple post-war fashion.

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The Queen looks positively regal as she ascends the throne on 2 June 1953. Here, she poses with the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret Rose at Buckingham Palace.

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When on official duty, the Queen always looked dazzling in a ballgown, usually paired with her sash, badge and star of the Order of the Garter. Oh and a diamond crown, naturally.

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We love this gorgeous green number, worn in Melbourne in 1954.

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For her visit to Pakistan in 1961, the Queen pulled out all the stops in a gold dress and fetching head piece.

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During her country walks, the Queen is hardly ever spotted without her headscarf.

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In 1975, the Queen and Prince Philip attended the State Opening of Parliament in full regalia.

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In the 1970s, the Queen embraced bright colours and the turban headband trend.

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In 1977, the Queen celebrated her Silver Jubilee in a bright pink number.

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For Prince Charles and Diana's wedding, Queen Elizabeth II wore vibrant turquoise.

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The Queen made a departure from her signature style with this oriental print dress for her tour of the South Pacific in 1982. We love the flower headdress.

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