Queen Elizabeth the glamazon: In uniform

Signing up for military service during World War II, the then Princess looked SHARP.
Queen Elizabeth the glamazon: In fur

Because age has nothing to do with one’s ability to pull off a white fur cape.
Queen Elizabeth the glamazon: Bridal beauty

Kate who? On her wedding day, all eyes were on Queen E. (Philip wasn’t so bad either, right?!)
Queen Elizabeth the glamazon: Green with envy

Visiting Australia, the Queen wore a frock that would not look out of place at a fancy garden party today.
Queen Elizabeth the glamazon: Hot mama

Kodachrome colours aside, the Queen is seriously pulling off a bold lip here. (And yes, that adorable chap is Prince Charles.)
Queen Elizabeth the glamazon: Crowning glory

Just taking a casual ride to Westminster Abbey, the queen deserves 1000 glam points for not looking totally ridiculous with that thing on her head.
Queen Elizabeth the glamazon: The Queen who loved me

Trench coat, head scarf and binoculars: We call this look “espionage chic” (even if she is actually just at a horse show with a young Princess Anne).
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