Elegance of the Edwardians on display at Buckingham Palace

Elegance of the Edwardians on display at Buckingham Palace

A rare exhibition is exploring the glamorous lives and fashions of two royal couples who reigned over Britain during the Edwardian period as the country tipped ever closer to World War I.

A new exhibition at the King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace pays tribute to the British monarchs of the Edwardian era, which stretches from 1863, when Edward and Alexandra were married, to the First World War. The Age of Elegance exhibition offers a glimpse into the lives of two royal couples who held the throne at the turn of the century: King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and King George V and Queen Mary.

Queen Alexandra’s trailblazing coronation dress on show as Edwardians exhibition opens at The King’s Gallery

On display for the first time in more than 30 years, Queen Alexandra’s magnificent gold coronation dress is among more than 300 works from the Royal Collection that go on show at The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace from today (Friday, 11 April) in the new exhibition The Edwardians: Age of Elegance. The exhibition explores the lavish lives and tastes of two of Britain’s most fashionable royal couples – King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, and K…

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

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 [...] The post Queen Alexandra’s Gold Coronation Dress Unveiled in ‘The Edwardians: Age …