Burberry and Royal Collection Trust Unveil Exclusive Centenary Collection
In a remarkable tribute to what would have been the late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday, the Royal Collection Trust has joined forces with the iconic British fashion house Burberry to launch an exclusive limited edition capsule collection. This special collaboration commemorates the monarch's centenary, which falls on April 21, marking 100 years since her birth in 1926.
A Royal Partnership with Deep Historical Roots
Burberry, which was awarded a Royal Warrant in 1955, enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Queen Elizabeth throughout her historic reign. The brand was frequently chosen by Her Majesty for her outdoor pursuits and public engagements, making this partnership particularly meaningful. The new collection draws direct inspiration from the Queen's famous wardrobe, blending Burberry's signature British style with elements that reflect her personal tastes and royal heritage.
The Four Luxury Pieces in Detail
The capsule collection consists of four meticulously crafted items, each designed to honour different aspects of the Queen's life and legacy.
- The Corgi Brooch: A gold-plated brooch shaped as a corgi wearing an enamelled check coat, adorned with the iconic Burberry Knight motif on a freshwater pearl. Priced at £395, this piece celebrates the Queen's lifelong affection for her corgis, of which she owned more than thirty during her lifetime.
- The Cashmere Scarf: A specially created check pattern scarf in holly green, inspired by the Old Stewart Tartan worn by Queen Elizabeth II. Woven from Scottish cashmere, this luxurious accessory is available for £435.
- The Silk Scarf: Made in Italy from silk twill, this scarf features hand-painted artwork depicting Balmoral Castle and a pack of corgis, framed within a seasonal holly green Burberry Check. It retails for £375 and highlights Burberry's deep connection to the outdoors.
- The Iconic Coat: A belted design tailored in Yorkshire from lightweight cotton gabardine, woven with contrasting yarns for an iridescent effect. The coat features the newly created tartan in its lining and is priced at £2,190, representing the pinnacle of the collection.
Additional Commemorative Initiatives
For those seeking more accessible memorabilia, the Royal Collection Trust offers a separate china collection including mugs, teacups, side plates, spoons, and a biscuit tin, all available for under £100 each. Meanwhile, the nation prepares for broader centenary celebrations, with a major exhibition titled Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style set to open at Buckingham Palace. This exhibition will showcase approximately 200 items, half of which have never been displayed publicly, chronicling the Queen's fashion across all ten decades of her life.
Additionally, a new memorial will be unveiled in St James' Park in London, featuring a statue of the Queen in a civic space named Queen Elizabeth II Place at Marlborough Gate. The memorial includes a Prince Philip Gate with a statue of the Duke of Edinburgh, family gardens, meandering paths, and a translucent glass unity bridge inspired by the Queen Mary Fringe diamond tiara she wore on her wedding day in 1947.
Queen Elizabeth II, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor on April 21, 1926, was Britain's longest-reigning monarch, passing away peacefully at Balmoral Castle on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. This collection serves as a fitting tribute to her enduring legacy and iconic style.
