The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe

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This book was on my Christmas list and although it is the second book of Angela Kelly and I have not had the chance to read the first one, this book gave an insight of what it is like to work for Her Majesty, The Queen. A Lovely account from Angela Kelly - The Queens PA and official dresser leads us into a glimpse of the household of our current Queen Elizabeth.

Angela also shares her love for design with her granddaughter Scarlett, which made me smile as I share my own sewing stories with my own grandmother Carol.In 2012 Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, 60 years on the throne, only the second English monarch to do so, Queen Victoria being the first. With the help of Angela Kelly, she opted for yellow and pink and powder blue, in summery dresses with pretty floral designs. There were also cultural sensitivities to take into account: would any particular colour be considered offensive or inappropriate? From Her Majesty’s trusted confidant and Dresser Angela Kelly LVO comes a lavishly designed book of never-before-seen photos of The Queen, Her wardrobe and Her jewels and features intimate anecdotes from Angela’s 25-year career working closely with Her Majesty. I love that this designer uses the jewelry that the Queen picks to wear for an occasion as the basis for the type of fabric she chooses to make the dress.

Keeping in mind that there hadn't been a Diamond Jubilee since 1897 for Queen Victoria, and add the fact that in 2012 London was also hosting the Olympics, and you can see that the pressure was definitely more than "on" for the talented people in charge of her wardrobe. To access you ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose.I found the book fascinating in historical details, photos, and explanations of everything that must be considered. We can see how she agreed to break the protocol and made us all see her humorous side to make us all happy. Angela revealed she made a lasting impression on Her Majesty the first time she met her - for refusing to tell her a secret.