Inside details of The Queen's coronation outfit including hidden good luck charm
ok.co.ukThe 2 June marks a big day for The Queen as it was the date in which her coronation in 1953 took place following the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 February 1952.
In order to prepare for what was the biggest day of her life, Her Majesty worked with designer Sir Norman Hartnell who is known for creating various outfits for the Royal Family, most noticeably The Queen's wedding gown to Prince Phillip five years prior.The ceremony followed tradition in the sense that is was held at Westminster Abbey where it had been held for over 900 years, however, it was the very first that it was televised and received over 27million viewers form the UK alone.
Knowing that countless of people would be watching, Queen Elizabeth and Norman Hartnell knew that they had to get the gown spot on.
For all the latest celebrity and royal news – including their style secrets! – sign up to the OK! Daily Newsletter. After seeing nine different designs, Her Majesty finally approved her most favourite which happened to be the sixth sketch, it took Norman Hartnell and his team eight months from start to finish to create the show stopping ensemble.The drawing included key details of silver embroidery thread and branches of oak trees which took references from past coronation outfits throughout history.
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