What happens to the Queen's clothes?

“Typically, the lifespan of an outfit can be up to around 25 years,” Kelly wrote in her book The Other Side Of The Coin: The Queen, The Dresser And The Wardrobe. “Her Majesty is always thrifty and likes her clothes to be adapted and recycled as much as possible
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Does the Queen repeat outfits?

Her Majesty sticks to what she knows and loves. Since her hats are designed to match specific outfits, the Queen tends to repeat head-to-toe looks time and time again.
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What happens to the Queen's clothes after she's worn them?

According to the author, once she has tired of them, the Queen's clothes are donated to her dressers, who are then allowed to do one of two things with them – wear it themselves or sell it. However, there are some rules if they opt for selling the Queen's clothes on.
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Where are the Queen's clothes kept?

All of the queen's clothes and accessories are kept and archived at Buckingham Palace.
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Who looks after the Queen's clothes?

For the last 24 years her outfits have been designed and produced in-house by a small team of around 10 people, led by her personal dresser Angela Kelly. Each item the Queen wears is bespoke, and before the pandemic she was attending more then 300 engagements a year.
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What happens to all Queen Elizabeth's hats?

According to Brian Hoey, the author of Not Infront of the Corgis, she will gift the items to her dressers, allowing them to either sell them or wear them themselves. She has also helped save some of her hats by showcasing them at a London art exhibit.
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Do the Royals do their own laundry?

No washing machines

Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's clothes are not allowed to be cleaned in washing machines—everything is hand washed. When they sent their clothing away to be cleaned, they found that some items of clothing were kept as souvenirs.
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Can you see the Queen's wedding dress?

The Queen's wedding dress, which she wore in 1947 when she married Prince Philip, is going on display to the public at Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty's beautiful gown was designed by Sir Norman Hartnell.
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Who breaks in the Queen's shoes?

"The Queen can never say 'I'm uncomfortable, I can't walk any more. ' She has the right to have someone wear them in [for her]." In 2019, that staffer was revealed to be Angela Kelly, the Queen's personal assistant and senior dresser.
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Who pays for Kate Middleton's clothes?

The highest annual figure that Kate is estimated to have spent on her wardrobe was $156,000 in 2017. But who pays for it all? Kate's working wardrobe is reportedly paid for by Prince Charles out of a yearly allowance he grants Prince William from the Duchy of Cornwall.
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What is inside the Queen's handbag?

According to various sources, it is also said to contain mint lozenges, a fountain pen, a “metal make-up case” reportedly gifted by Prince Philip, and “good luck charms including miniature dogs, horses, saddles and brass horsewhips… and a handful of family photographs”.
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Does Queen Elizabeth always wear the same shoes?

The Queen has worn the same style of shoe for 50 years

While the monarch will occasionally switch up her shoe wardrobe for more formal royal engagements, the style that's been dubbed her “work” shoes is one that she's worn for over half a century.
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How much do Queen Elizabeth's hats cost?

But really, the queen wears a lot of hats. She's donned thousands over the course of her reign. And it's fair to say that her majesty knows how to complete a look with a little custom-made millinery. The conservative estimate for just one of Morgan's pieces runs a minimum of around $600.
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Do any of Elizabeth I dresses survive?

The sheer expense of Elizabeth's wardrobe meant that little has survived. Gowns and accessories were recycled, reused, given away as gifts and sometimes used as payment to those in her service.
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Does the Queen get dressed by herself?

According to The Express, the answer is yes. The outlet noted that “Up to 12 people staff the queen's wardrobe department for big occasions including three dressmakers, a milliner and four dressers whose job it is to help the queen get dressed as well as keep her clothes in pristine condition.”
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What time does the Queen wake up?

At 9.30am the Queen's morning routine is complete.
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How much does The Queen weigh?

Date of Birth: April 21, 1926 (Age: 92) Height: 163 cm (5 ft 4) Weight: 70 kg or 154 pounds (approximately) Eye color: Blue Hair Color: Grey Many people think that queens or kings live like in a fairy tale and their life is rich and care free.
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What size shoe does Queen Elizabeth wear?

The Queen is a shoe size four and the shoes are made to fit her feet perfectly. However, given the time the Queen spends on her feet when she travels, meeting important foreign leaders and the such like, it's vital she doesn't run the risk of blisters or sore feet.
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What brand of shoe does The Queen wear?

For her coronation on June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth wore a custom pair of ruby-studded, gold leather pumps by designer Roger Vivier. For their Spring/Summer 2020 collection, the brand reimagined those legendary shoes as the Vivier Queen Sandals, so everyone can step out in queenly style.
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Did Beatrice wear her grandmothers dress?

Beatrice wore a vintage Norman Hartnell gown belonging to her grandmother The Queen – making her the first ever royal bride to opt for a second-hand wedding gown.
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Where is Princess Diana's wedding dress?

The dress, which had previously been turned over to their sons, Princes William and Harry, is currently on display at Kensington Palace, as part of an exhibit called "Royal Style in the Making" that's open to the public.
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How did Princess Elizabeth pay for her wedding dress?

The Queen's wedding dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, 1947. The dress is made from ivory silk and decorated with crystals and 10,000 seed pearls. In 1947 Britain was still subject to rationing, so The Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, collected clothing coupons to pay for the dress.
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Do the Royals have ladies maids?

In reality, the queen has nothing to do with the signing of a new butler or a ladies maid. It's all handled by secretaries, the Royal Household office and employment agencies that count on the favor of the crown.
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Is Buckingham Palace Dusty?

With a 'Royal Army' of cleaners

The cleaners must work hard: as the Palace has a reputation for being remarkably free of dust. Despite its titanic size, the Royal Army of cleaners quickly removes any dust before it is allowed to settle in the historic home.
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Does the Queen ever clean?

However, it seems that when it comes to her annual holiday in Balmoral, Her Majesty is more than happy to muck in when it comes to household chores. Royal author Juliet Rieden says that, even at the grand old age of 92, the royal is still helping to do the washing up.
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