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Getting ready for summer exhibition

Members of staff prepare for public display, the Robe of State used by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, for exhibition at Buckingham Palace.

The Robe of State is worn by the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament, and is being prepared for a special exhibition during the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace, when the general public will be able to tour the palace.

he crimson velvet Robe of State was made for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, weighs 7kg and measures over 18 feet long with an ermine cape and a long rich crimson velvet train fully lined with ermine and decorated with gold lace. GPD © AP

Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 02:18 PM | Permalink

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