Advertisement
UK markets closed

  • NIKKEI 225

    38,460.08
    +907.92 (+2.42%)
     

  • HANG SENG

    17,201.27
    +372.34 (+2.21%)
     

  • CRUDE OIL

    82.87
    -0.49 (-0.59%)
     

  • GOLD FUTURES

    2,334.40
    -7.70 (-0.33%)
     

  • DOW

    38,438.60
    -65.09 (-0.17%)
     

  • Bitcoin GBP

    51,497.97
    -2,029.34 (-3.79%)
     

  • CMC Crypto 200

    1,385.11
    -38.99 (-2.74%)
     

  • NASDAQ Composite

    15,695.60
    -1.04 (-0.01%)
     

  • UK FTSE All Share

    4,374.06
    -4.69 (-0.11%)
     
Money:

The five essential pieces of financial paperwork you must never lose

Mislaying key documents can cause real headaches, so it’s worth tracking down these most commonly-lost bits of paperwork

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: 60 years of style

  • The Queen had much to celebrate after Royal Ascot in 1959 as she arrived at a Windsor cocktail party, wearing a lemon two-piece outfit, a hat and sunglasses, to celebrate her horse Above Suspicion's earlier triumph at the races.
    1/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    The Queen had much to celebrate after Royal Ascot in 1959 as she arrived at a Windsor cocktail party, wearing a lemon two-piece outfit, a hat and sunglasses, to celebrate her horse Above Suspicion's earlier triumph at the races.
  • In 1953 the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a concert at the Royal Festival Hall arranged by Australia and New Zealand. The Queen wore a crinoline-type evening gown with needle-run silver lace and pink tulle, over which sat the ribbon Order of the Garter.
    2/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    In 1953 the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a concert at the Royal Festival Hall arranged by Australia and New Zealand. The Queen wore a crinoline-type evening gown with needle-run silver lace and pink tulle, over which sat the ribbon Order of the Garter.
  • Her Majesty gave the world a master class in looking chic in the heat when she visited Trinidad and Tobago in 2009. This citrus-coloured suit that was carefully coordinated with a lime green hat was one of three outfits that garnered praise from her hosts.
    3/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    Her Majesty gave the world a master class in looking chic in the heat when she visited Trinidad and Tobago in 2009. This citrus-coloured suit that was carefully coordinated with a lime green hat was one of three outfits that garnered praise from her hosts.
  • Queen Elizabeth smiled for the camera at the British Embassy reception in Mexico during a state visit in 1975. She was decked out in ice blue jewels to match her shift dress and same elbow-length gloves.
    4/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    Queen Elizabeth smiled for the camera at the British Embassy reception in Mexico during a state visit in 1975. She was decked out in ice blue jewels to match her shift dress and same elbow-length gloves.
  • While visiting New Zealand in 1970 Queen Elizabeth waved to the admiring crowds, wearing her signature white elbow gloves and the Russian fringe tiara.
    5/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    While visiting New Zealand in 1970 Queen Elizabeth waved to the admiring crowds, wearing her signature white elbow gloves and the Russian fringe tiara.
  • After seeing a performance of 'The Boyfriend' in 1954, Her Majesty was photographed walking out of the Wyndham Theatre wearing sparkling blue lace dress, carrying a jewelled handbag and carrying a fur stole.
    6/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    After seeing a performance of 'The Boyfriend' in 1954, Her Majesty was photographed walking out of the Wyndham Theatre wearing sparkling blue lace dress, carrying a jewelled handbag and carrying a fur stole.
  • The Queen adds a modern touch to traditional tartan, opting for a colourful purple and turquoise dress for a visit to Nottingham University in 1999.
    7/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    The Queen adds a modern touch to traditional tartan, opting for a colourful purple and turquoise dress for a visit to Nottingham University in 1999.
  • Queen Elizabeth II attends the premiere of the 1957 film Gigi in high style, wearing a black velvet ball gown with a fur stole.
    8/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    Queen Elizabeth II attends the premiere of the 1957 film Gigi in high style, wearing a black velvet ball gown with a fur stole.
  • Taking part in some equestrian spectating at the Windsor Horse Show in 1991, Her Majesty paired a modest tartan skirt with a red blouse and green cardigan to create the perfect balance of countryside chic.
    9/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    Taking part in some equestrian spectating at the Windsor Horse Show in 1991, Her Majesty paired a modest tartan skirt with a red blouse and green cardigan to create the perfect balance of countryside chic.
  • The Queen embraced Christian Dior’s post-war ‘New Look’ shape for women in the ‘50s. She kept cool during her Australian tour in 1954 wearing a white lace dress with a matching parasol.
    10/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    The Queen embraced Christian Dior’s post-war ‘New Look’ shape for women in the ‘50s. She kept cool during her Australian tour in 1954 wearing a white lace dress with a matching parasol.
  • Her granddaughter-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge may have become the new royal fashion icon but Queen Elizabeth II is the original royal trendsetter. Here the Queen, in 2005, wears her favourite fashion accessory, a Hermes headscarf.
    11/11

    queenelizabethstyle

    Her granddaughter-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge may have become the new royal fashion icon but Queen Elizabeth II is the original royal trendsetter. Here the Queen, in 2005, wears her favourite fashion accessory, a Hermes headscarf.
The Queen had much to celebrate after Royal Ascot in 1959 as she arrived at a Windsor cocktail party, wearing a lemon two-piece outfit, a hat and sunglasses, to celebrate her horse Above Suspicion's earlier triumph at the races.
In 1953 the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended a concert at the Royal Festival Hall arranged by Australia and New Zealand. The Queen wore a crinoline-type evening gown with needle-run silver lace and pink tulle, over which sat the ribbon Order of the Garter.
Her Majesty gave the world a master class in looking chic in the heat when she visited Trinidad and Tobago in 2009. This citrus-coloured suit that was carefully coordinated with a lime green hat was one of three outfits that garnered praise from her hosts.
Queen Elizabeth smiled for the camera at the British Embassy reception in Mexico during a state visit in 1975. She was decked out in ice blue jewels to match her shift dress and same elbow-length gloves.
While visiting New Zealand in 1970 Queen Elizabeth waved to the admiring crowds, wearing her signature white elbow gloves and the Russian fringe tiara.
After seeing a performance of 'The Boyfriend' in 1954, Her Majesty was photographed walking out of the Wyndham Theatre wearing sparkling blue lace dress, carrying a jewelled handbag and carrying a fur stole.
The Queen adds a modern touch to traditional tartan, opting for a colourful purple and turquoise dress for a visit to Nottingham University in 1999.
Queen Elizabeth II attends the premiere of the 1957 film Gigi in high style, wearing a black velvet ball gown with a fur stole.
Taking part in some equestrian spectating at the Windsor Horse Show in 1991, Her Majesty paired a modest tartan skirt with a red blouse and green cardigan to create the perfect balance of countryside chic.
The Queen embraced Christian Dior’s post-war ‘New Look’ shape for women in the ‘50s. She kept cool during her Australian tour in 1954 wearing a white lace dress with a matching parasol.
Her granddaughter-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge may have become the new royal fashion icon but Queen Elizabeth II is the original royal trendsetter. Here the Queen, in 2005, wears her favourite fashion accessory, a Hermes headscarf.

Move over Kate, we’re paying tribute to another Royal style icon – one with 60 years of impeccable fashion choices. In her bejewelled occasional wear, brightly-coloured suits and coordinating headwear, Queen Elizabeth has reigned in style. As Britain’s monarch celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, we take a look back at her most memorable fashion moments.