<\/p>\n
The King came face to face with the past as he prepared to mark
\nthe poignant anniversary of his mother\u2019s birth.<\/p>\n
With just hours to go until the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II,
\nKing Charles viewed the exhibition of her style that is now open in
\nLondon.<\/p>\n
And as he toured the show, at The King\u2019s Gallery next to
\nBuckingham Palace, he was clearly taken to the past.<\/p>\n
For the clothes on show, several thousand items worn by
\nElizabeth II during her 96 years, were more familiar to him than
\nany other person who has seen the display.<\/p>\n
King Charles stopped at many displays, remembering when he had
\nseen his mother wear a particular outfit. Even those clothes which
\nappear obscure to some viewers held a special poignancy for
\nElizabeth II\u2019s eldest child.<\/p>\n
There was a special mention from The King for the more casual
\noutfits that are display, illustrating the love that the Late Queen
\nhad for the countryside and for pursuits including riding. The King
\nseemed particularly moved as he stood in front of a selection of
\nher headscarves and tweeds which form one of the most personal
\nelements of the exhibition.<\/p>\n
Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he also stopped for some minutes
\nbefore the Coronation gown worn in 1953 and designed by Sir Norman
\nHartnell with strong input from Elizabeth II who rejected seven
\ndesigns before agreeing to the one which is now on show and which
\nincludes symbolic embroidery including emblems from all parts of
\nthe United Kingdom.<\/p>\n
Queen Camilla and King Charles also showed a special interest in
\nthe wedding dress worn by the then Princess Elizabeth in 1947 for
\nher marriage to Prince Philip. It is shown alongside the tiara that
\nElizabeth II wore with it on November 20 that year, the sparkling
\ndiamond fringe tiara that famously broke ahead of the ceremony and
\nhad to be quickly mended.<\/p>\n
King Charles had more family support as he toured the
\nexhibition. One of his favourite cousins, Lady Sarah Chatto, was
\nalso at the special royal showing and greeted The King warmly on
\nhis arrival, curtseying and offering a kiss on both cheeks.<\/p>\n
The visit to Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style was the start
\nof a series of events that will see King Charles lead the Royal
\nFamily in remembering Her Late Majesty on what would have been her
\n100th birthday.<\/p>\n
At Buckingham Palace, on the afternoon of April 21, King Charles
\nwill welcome centenarians to a special birthday celebration which
\nwill also see them receive their special cards, which now replace
\nthe telegram that was traditionally sent to those marking their
\n100th birthdays.<\/p>\n
Earlier the same day, King Charles will be joined by other
\nroyals at the British Museum to see final plans for the national
\nmemorial to Queen Elizabeth II while Princess Anne will open the
\ngarden dedicated to their mother in Regent\u2019s Park.<\/p>\n
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