Dress Codes

Location

Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens
London
W8 4PX

Description

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This exhibition runs from Thursday 13th March 2025 to Sunday 30th November 2025.


Discover never-before-seen royal and court fashion treasures in Dress Codes, in this exhibition at Kensington Palace.

Showcasing both instantly recognisable and rarely seen highlights from the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, the display will explore the codes and conventions of royal clothing, and the powerful impact fashion can make when boundaries are pushed and dress codes evolve.

Looking through a contemporary lens at historic royal and court dress, the exhibition will reveal global connections alongside personal stories with resonance for the modern ‘dress codes’ we all follow today.

Highlights will include two matching Liberty print floral cotton dresses, worn in 1936 by Queen Elizabeth II (then Princess Elizabeth) and her younger sister Princess Margaret when they were children growing up in London, on display at Kensington Palace for the first time.

The show will also feature items worn by the ultimate observer of royal dress codes, Queen Victoria, including a never-before-displayed black mourning bodice, a rare survivor from the early years following the death of Prince Albert. Queen Victoria was born at Kensington Palace in 1819 and spent her childhood there.

One of the great strengths of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection is its exceptional collection of men’s uniforms. Uniforms conform to strict codes, and some of these rarely seen examples of exceptional men’s tailoring, embellished with gold embroidery, will be showcased in the exhibition.

Prices

Standard Ticket: £24.70

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Upcoming Dates

This exhibition runs from Thursday 13th March 2025 to Sunday 30th November 2025.

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Kensington Palace
Kensington Gardens
London
W8 4PX

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This exhibition runs from Thursday 13th March 2025 to Sunday 30th November 2025.

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