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Tales from the Royal Wardrobe

Peel back the layers of monarch’s outfits past and present to reveal the power of fashion.

About Tales from the Royal Wardrobe

Examine the significance of the royal wardrobes of English monarchs over the last 400 years. Learn why most kings and queens have carefully choreographed every aspect of their apparel and why, for those who haven't, the consequences have sometimes been calamitous.

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