Queen Elizabeth I Has Only 1 Surviving Dress & It's Going on Display This Fall

While there are countless history books on Queen Elizabeth I, the monarch didn’t leave much behind, especially when it comes to personal belongings. In fact, the royal has only one known surviving dress, which has been preserved in private…until now.

Beginning this fall, the sole remaining piece of the queen’s wardrobe will go on display at Hampton Court Palace, which is located about 12 miles outside central London.

After undergoing extensive conservation work, the fabric will be available to the public from October 12 through February 23, 2020. Ticket donations are priced at £23.50 (about $28.50), though discounts are available for families, students and seniors. (More information can be found at hrp.org.uk.)

The dress is made of embroidered silk, sewn with gold and silver threads. For centuries, the item was being preserved as an altar cloth in Herefordshire. And now, it will be displayed alongside her iconic Rainbow Portrait, which features the monarch wearing a similar gown.


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