When it was announced that Elizabeth II would miss the opening of the British Parliament for (only) the third time in her entire reign, the hearts of those who followed the royal life beat a faster pace. The doctors had advised the queen to faithfully fulfill her sovereign obligations that she not travel to Westminster. At this point in the championship, in full countdown to an intense four-day party that will celebrate the 70th anniversary of her reign in early June, the world has its eyes on Elizabeth II who, at 96, has shown signs of health more fragile. But, as throughout these seven decades she has shown to those who have observed her, everything is under control. And so her subjects and her fans who follow her beyond the borders of her kingdom have been treated (so far) to three appearances by a monarch who seems to be beaming with satisfaction.
This Tuesday, the Queen traveled to central London to inaugurate a railway line that bears her name at Paddington station. The Elizabeth Line opens to the public next week, but the Sovereign had the privilege of being the first person to buy a ticket with an Oyster card, as well as revealing the plaque marking the opening. Elizabeth II was accompanied by her youngest son, Prince Edward and, although she only spent 10 minutes in the act, it was more than enough to impress the curious who had the opportunity to see their monarch and show the public, once again, your vitality and good humor. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, were also present at this event.
Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated this Tuesday a railway line that bears her name, the Elizabeth line.
We asked Susana Marques Pinto, a stylist and styling teacher at her Pulp Fashion school, after these three appearances by the queen, how it is possible to maintain a style with vitality at 96, and we learned that, not only from the queen personally, who confesses to being the most impressive personality he has ever come across. Her father worked at the Portuguese embassy in London between 1970 and 1974 and, as such, was invited to the annual ball presenting the diplomatic corps to the Queen. As her mother had already attended the event the previous year, she told her “Susana, go away, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” and, thus, “when I was 17 or 18 years old I went to Buckingham Palace to be presented to court English as my father’s daughter. He says it was one of the most memorable scenes of his life: “The doors open and the queen enters the room, followed by a whole procession of crowned heads, the ladies pass in front of us and, in the eyes of a 17 – Girl of years, years, is something that is never forgotten.
We return to the question of how to maintain a style with vitality at 96 years old. “First you are born in a country called England, which, in addition to being an ancient monarchy, has, without a doubt, the most irreverent, most rebellious, sophisticated and classic people at the same time. And, in fact, the queen dresses at this age as most people never would, in these extraordinary colors that no one dares to under any circumstances, least of all at her age.” It is worth remembering that we are talking about a person who continues to wear neon shades after 90 years.
A gallop through history in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee © Getty Images
Bethan, fashion editor of the Telegraph newspaper, explains that the Queen had to create a new visual identity, “just as Elizabeth I had her mighty ruffs and Queen Victoria her opulent gowns and jewellery. For Elizabeth II, the answer has been color. He signs a recently published book dedicated precisely to the queen’s style throughout her reign, “The Queen: 70 years of Majestic Style” (published by Ryland Peters & Small) and writes in the introduction that “the style of Elizabeth II It has been an extension of everything she stands for as queen.” Now in her nineties, she is as respected for her style as she was adored for her beauty in her youth.
In her glorious nineties, and after a lifetime of balancing protocol with fashion and personal tastes, it will not be now when Elizabeth II surprises her with her clothing choices. However, she spent a weekend of equestrian events opting for more subdued shades of blue and almost misses her rainbow wardrobe.
Last Friday, the queen reappeared in public after several weeks without being seen by her subjects. She was undoubtedly the guest star of the Royal Windsor Horse Show, but Elizabeth II opted for a casual look consisting of a dark blue cardigan and gray pleated skirt. During part of her stay at the event, she also wore her head covered in a scarf with a bow under her chin, a style she got used to from an early age and a look she goes for especially when she is vacation. On Sunday night, to see the show “Gallop for History”, the queen protected herself from the cold with a gray cape draped over her shoulders with diamonds appliquéd around it. She below her wore a light blue dress that, despite already being in a sparkly fabric, was also embroidered and featured appliqué diamonds.
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On April 28, he had received the president and the first lady of Switzerland, Ignazio and Paola Cassis, at Windsor Castle in a dress in shades of blue and yellow. One might think that Elizabeth II would be defining a new style or even sending a message. But order in the universe that revolves around the queen’s wardrobe was restored on Tuesday, May 17, with a return to the signature style of vibrant colors through a yellow coat and hat.
In these last events, the queen did not give up her most classic accessories. First their Launer bags, the only brand they use. It will have at least 200 copies and her favorite models are the Royale and the Traviata. The handles are larger to facilitate all the greetings the queen has to do. In fact, this style signature is a family heirloom. The first person to use a handbag of this brand in the house of Windsor was the queen mother in the 1950s and, after giving one of hers to her eldest daughter, she became a fan of the brand, says Town & Country . The brand was also a favorite of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. And, doubting the veracity of the series The Crown (Netflix), in season 4 the bags assume their role in the arms of the respective characters.
With sunglasses, lipstick and very smiling: more than a month later, Elizabeth II reappears in public
As for footwear, the queen has been loyal to the Anello & Davide shoe brand for a long time (at least five decades). The leather shoes made especially for Elizabeth II have an average heel height of just over five centimeters and have a special insole for greater comfort. They have gone through various colors, but for many years black has been the preferred choice of the monarch. Each pair is handmade for the queen, but as is often the case, new shoes can cause some discomfort the first few times they’re worn, and since the queen can’t be at an important event feeling that uncomfortable, her new shoes are used for the first time. by an assistant. And that person is Angela Kelly, the queen’s chief wardrobe officer. She tells it herself in her book “The other side of the coin: the queen, the dresser and the wardrobe”. He writes that “as has been widely reported in the press, an attendant wears Her Majesty’s shoes to ensure they are comfortable and that she can wear them at any time. And yes, I am that helper.” He adds that: “The queen has little time for herself and to do these kinds of tests. Since I wear her the same size as her, it makes a lot of sense to do so.”
The cane has become one of Elizabeth II’s essential accessories since October 2021. In these last events where we saw the monarch, she always had that support, although in her own way: with a different cane for each look.
At the Royal Windsor Horse Show © Getty Images
Many experts would say that there is no beauty product that gives the monarch more vitality than the radiant smile she has shown. But it is impossible not to notice the pink lipsticks and even the rosy cheekbones with which her Majesty has been presented. According to the British Telegraph’s beauty director, Sonia Haria, “Her signature shade of hers is Boots Stay Perfect Lipstick No 7, £9.95, in Gay Geranium, a best-selling punchy coral shade with a semi-matte finish. “. The Queen is also believed to wear Clarins and Elizabeth Arden lipsticks. The editor also explains that “the way she uses blush is also clever,” because “the queen applies the color high on her cheeks, which instantly lifts her entire face.” Haría also recalls that dosing sun exposure, one of the main factors of aging, is another of her precious allies, care that the queen will maintain – not by chance, David Bailey, who photographed the monarch in 2014, even praised her for the quality of the skin.
In addition to natural shine, if there is a mandatory accessory in Isabel II’s looks, it is jewels. Usually, the queen does not appear in public without earrings and one of her brooches filled with stories of her that often send messages. That was what happened on Tuesday. She accessorized her yellow look with a gold brooch and classic pearl earrings and necklace. However, last Sunday, at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, Her Majesty opted for discretion when it comes to jewelry. She wore very simple pearl earrings and a necklace that was barely visible in the photographs. The brilliance of this look was all in the outfit that was previously described.
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The Queen’s big Platinum Jubilee celebrations are scheduled for the first weekend of June, between June 2nd and 5th, with public holidays, military parades and many celebrations across the country.
Source: Observadora
