Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style.. A showstopping, once-in-a-lifetime survey of Elizabeth II’s style ‘In the year that she would have turned 100 years old, this exhibition will be a celebration of Queen Elizabeth’s uniquely British style and her enduring fashion legacy. Discover the remarkable style of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch through clothing worn in all ten decades of her life – from birth to adulthood, from princess to queen, and from off-duty style to dressing for the global stage for momentous occasions in Britain’s history. Featuring more than 300 items, many on display for the first time, this is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion ever mounted. Alongside clothing, jewellery, hats, shoes and accessories, explore never-before-seen design sketches, fabric samples and handwritten correspondence that reveal the behind-the-scenes process of dressing the most famous woman in the world and shed new light on the late Queen’s close involvement in the creation of her wardrobe. Highlights include her christening robe, bridesmaid dress, wedding dress, Coronation dress and the ensemble worn for the wedding of Princess Margaret. The Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace is responsible for all road travel arrangements for The King and members of the Royal Family, from horse-and-carriage to car and from livery to harness. See what goes on behind the scenes at a real working stables in the heart of London. As part of your visit, you’ll discover the iconic 260-year-old Gold State Coach used at State occasions such as the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and the Coronation of King Charles III in 2023.
Leeds Castle with afternoon cream tea.
Wednesday 20th May 2026 for £65.00pp
includes : return coach and ferry travel. admission to catle and afternon cream tea
.As you step through the gates of Leeds Castle, get ready for an experience to remember. Take in the glorious scenery, as each season brings new colours, scents, wildlife and discoveries that cover the grounds and 500 acres of parkland. Watch as nature calls for moments of wonder and spontaneity. It’s time to gather and time to cherish, as you explore the history of a Castle run by queens and heiresses. We are not your usual Castle, there’s so much more beneath the surface. The walls may be cold, but they glow with the warmth of those before us. There are over 900 years of glamorous history, lavish parties, and strong women. Don’t expect forts and military, you will experience heritage created by those who are visionary. Those who have crafted remarkable experiences, from the 9th century to the 20th century.
