The Royal Family Just Shared a Stunning Queen Elizabeth Portrait and It Includes an Exciting Surprise for Fans

Buckingham Palace just made your Monday scroll a whole lot better. Seriously, royal fans, you’re gonna want to pay attention. The Palace took to social media to drop a stunning throwback portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and it’s giving all the timeless glam vibes.

The photo? A classic black-and-white shot from way back in 1956, when Queen Elizabeth was just 30 years old. And she looks as poised and elegant as ever. In the snapshot, the late Queen is sitting with her hands gracefully folded in her lap, rocking a seriously flamboyant dress paired with a crown, sash and some jaw-dropping jewelry (yes, it still shines in monotone). Her dark hair is styled in a chic updo and she’s gazing off to the side with this subtle, almost knowing smile that just screams royalty.

But wait, there’s more. The post didn’t just stop at the throwback glam. A second slide revealed the gown in full color and here’s the tea: it’s a cream silk evening gown, decorated with foliate beaded embroidery, designed by none other than Sir Norman Hartnell. Basically, the guy behind some of the most iconic royal looks ever.

Now for the exciting part that’s got royal watchers buzzing: the Palace announced an upcoming exhibition titled Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style.

Set to open in Spring 2026 at The King’s Gallery in London, this will be the largest and most comprehensive showcase of the late Queen’s fashion, celebrating her style across all ten decades of her life. And get this, the exhibition will feature around 200 items, many on display for the very first time.

The exhibit is set to open in Spring 2026 but if you want first dibs on tickets, they go on sale in November 2025. So, mark your calendars and get ready to step into royal fashion history.

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