The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe by Angela Kelly

Author:Angela Kelly [Angela Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

With the dogs after a walk at Sandringham in 1998.

If The Queen was hosting a cocktail reception for the Estate staff, Her Majesty would change into a cocktail dress. Nothing too sparkly, just a smart silk dress: The Queen would not want her guests to feel underdressed: they are likely to be wearing suits and tea dresses. However, if it is a larger cocktail party, it would be a more formal, sparkly dress. The guests like to dress up, too. The guests, who are usually friends and family, are given a bit of guidance as to what they need to pack before they arrive, although most of those who come to stay have been before and know what to expect.

If the reception goes on until 7.30pm and The Queen feels comfortable, she will remain in the cocktail dress and not worry about changing into evening dress. Alternatively, if she wants to change for dinner, Her Majesty will wear a long evening gown. Dressing for dinner is a tradition The Queen Mother kept up after the death of King George V, when she would wear a long evening dress, and The Queen has followed her example. This is when Her Majesty’s beautiful jewellery comes out.

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