Queen & Commonwealth – The Royal Tour – Exhibition at Buckingham Palace

Posted by Frances Spiegel Jul 28, 2009

Buckingham Palace has just opened to the public for the 2009 Summer season and is hosting a exhibition of 28 of Her Majesty's dresses and gowns worn during overseas tours, together with gifts received. The exhibition marks the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Commonwealth.

Queen and Commonwealth – The Royal Tour explains how and why the Queen's garments are chosen. The colours she chooses often reflect the colours of the national flags of the countries she is visiting.

As Head of the Commonwealth Her Majesty has undertaken many tours giving and receiving gifts as she goes. The exhibition features more than 100 gifts received by the monarch and explains their history.

The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace will be open until 30th September 2009.

An article entitled Buckingham Palace – Queen and Commonwealth reviews the exhibition in detail.