Britain's Queen Elizabeth arrives at Buckingham Palace after the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in central London, on April 29, 2011.PARIS/LONDON – The death of Queen Elizabeth II marks a shift in the relationship between fashion and the British monarchy, with younger members of the royal family, notably Catherine, Princess of Wales, likely taking on a greater public role.
That could see a shift in the royals' association with fashion from formal structures to more relatable – if restrained – styles. It was seen as an homage to Diana, also photographed in polka dots when returning home with baby Prince William. "Charles is someone that has had the same camel coat for 25 years – he's very much about purchasing quality items that will last," Castro said.Gerald Bodmer has lost count of the glossy Launer handbags Queen Elizabeth II bought from his company through her seven-decade reign, but the classic, hand-stitched accessories have been part of her wardrobe since the 1950s and 60s.