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    Queen Alexandra’s Gold Coronation Dress Unveiled in ‘The Edwardians: Age of Elegance’ Exhibition at Buckingham Palace

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    Buckingham Palace’s King’s Gallery has opened a captivating new exhibition, “The Edwardians: Age of Elegance,” showcasing over 300 royal artifacts, including Queen Alexandra’s iconic gold coronation dress. On display for the first time in more than 30 years, the dress highlights the glamour and transformation of Britain’s royal family at the dawn of the 20th century.

    Edwardians Edward and Alexandra's decorative objects
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust

    The exhibition explores the lavish lifestyles of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary, set against a backdrop of cultural change and impending conflict. The show delves into royal fashion, opulence, and societal shifts during a period of great historical significance. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville of Downton Abbey, the multimedia guide immerses visitors in the drama and elegance of the Edwardian era.

    Queen Alexandra’s coronation dress, designed by the Parisian fashion house Morin Blossier, was a revolutionary choice for the time. Unlike the traditional white gowns worn by previous coronation queens, Alexandra opted for a stunning gold fabric sewn with thousands of spangles, designed to sparkle under the electric lights installed in Westminster Abbey. The dress also marked the first inclusion of Britain’s national emblems — rose, thistle, and shamrock — a tradition that continues to this day.

    Edwardians Edward and Alexandra's personal art collection, incl. Leighton portraits
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust

    Accompanying the dress are various royal treasures, including the diamond necklace and earrings gifted to Alexandra by Edward VII, her ostrich feather fan adorned with diamonds, and the couple’s cloth-of-gold coronation mantle. Visitors can also view the royal thrones, designed by a French firm, and the iconic state portraits by Sir Samuel Luke Fildes.

    Edwardians Edward VII's Faberge cigarette case
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust

    Additionally, the exhibition showcases rare royal memorabilia, including Sir Edward Elgar’s Coronation Ode, the first public display of paintings by Laurits Tuxen, and items from the royal family’s domestic lives, such as family snapshots taken by Alexandra herself and exquisite Fabergé sculptures.

    Edwardians The Throne chairs of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
    Edwardians Faberge pigeon
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
    Edwardians Exhibition displays with Queen Alexandra's ball costume
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
    Edwardians portraits and clothing from magnificent court events
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
    Edwardians Queen Alexandra's Mary Queen of Scots costume
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
    Edwardians Queen Alexandras Coronation Dress 01
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
    Edwardians Queen Alexandras Coronation Dress and Edward VIIs Mantle 02
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
    Edwardians Queen Alexandras Coronation Dress and Edward VIIs Mantle 01
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
    Edwardians Portraits of the Edwardian royal family and society beauties
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
    Edwardians Winterhalter portraits of Edward and Alexandra
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust
    Edwardians Tuxen, The Family of Queen Victoria
    © Royal Collection Enterprises Limited 2025 | Royal Collection Trust

    “The Edwardians: Age of Elegance” is a fascinating glimpse into the opulence, tradition, and modernity of early 20th-century British royalty, offering visitors a chance to experience a golden age on the cusp of monumental historical change. The exhibition runs from Friday, 11 April, and promises to be a memorable exploration of royal fashion and history.

     

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