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Angela Kelly: The woman who dressed late Queen Elizabeth II

Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on Thursday, leaving behind an unforgettable royal legacy that of grace and style. We look back at the regal lady's style and her dressmaker, who can be credited for most of Queen's iconic looks over the last few years. Mary Angela Kelly, a British fashion designer, dressmaker, and milliner, served as Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser to Queen Elizabeth II since 2002. Her official title was that of a Personal Assistant, Adviser and Curator to Her Majesty The Queen and she took care of her majesty's jewellery, insignias and wardrobe).

According to reports, she started working for the Queen after gaining employment as The Queen’s Dresser after a formal interview at Windsor Castle in 1994. Since her appointment, she became responsible for the Queen's wardrobe. Her daily job was to research the venues prior to royal visits as well as the significance of different colours, in order to create appropriate outfits for the late monarch.

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