What Queen Elizabeth II's Baby Clothes Reveal about Royal Childhood

Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Princess Margaret grew up in their family home in Mayfair before moving to Buckingham Palace in 1936. In this video, we look at several items from Elizabeth and Margaret’s childhood wardrobe: a pale pink silk baby coat and two matching summer dresses in a Liberty print. Curator Matthew Storey explores the value of preserving these historical garments from the Queen’s early years, and what these dresses can tell us about Elizabeth II’s childhood and this moment in the Royal Family's history. Conservator Katica Laza shows us how we care for and conserve unique items such as these.
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See Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret’s childhood clothes on display in ‘Dress Codes’ at Kensington Palace from 13 March - 30 Nov 2025: www.hrp.org.uk...
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