Queen Elizabeth II

14 times the Queen rocked a pair of sunglasses better than anyone we know

15 November 2019

No matter the event, no matter the decade, there is one fascinating royal who never puts a stylish foot out of place.

When it comes to the Queen and her most memorable fashionable moments, we often think of her bright ensembles and her penchant for bold millinery. However, if you take a look back in time, you’ll see that one of Queen Elizabeth II‘s most treasured style staples – along with her collection of glittering tiaras – is an ever-practical pair of sunglasses.

Whether she’s presiding over an equestrian event at Windsor or rubbing sholders with a Sheikk in Kuwait, this is one monarch who isn’t afraid to throw the right kind of shade.

And the proof is in these pictures…


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