Late Queen's fashion exhibit extended after demand

An exhibition celebrating the life and style of Queen Elizabeth II has been extended by six months following "unprecedented" demand, organisers have announced.

Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, held at The King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, will now run until 18 April 2027, instead of its original closing date of 18 October 2026.

Organised by the Royal Collection Trust, the exhibition has become the most visited in the charity's history, with tickets selling out within weeks of opening.

Featuring more than 300 items from the late Queen's personal fashion archive, the display traces her distinctive style and its evolution over her 70-year reign.

Tim Knox, director of the Royal Collection, said: "The response to this exhibition has been unprecedented.

"We are delighted to extend its run, ensuring that even more people from across the UK and around the world will have the chance to experience this once-in-a-generation tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's life and legacy, in line with our charitable aim to share the Royal Collection as widely as possible."

Visitors are being encouraged to book tickets in advance due to continued high demand.

The centenary exhibition is part of a wider programme of events marking what would have been the Queen's 100th year.

These also include the opening of her private apartments at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, with limited tours running for 100 days.

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