and a swipe of lipstick in, you guessed it, ‘Christmas red’.With the annual royal outing to church on Christmas morning off the cards this year, this might be the standout image of ‘The Queen in Festive Mode’ for 2020.
And while its seasonal cheer feels particularly resonant now, the ‘Christmas red’ look is simply the latest in a long line of outfits in which Her Majesty has conjured a brilliant sense of festive spirit.
Part of the royal family's ‘job description’ is to dress the part, signalling with their clothing where they are and what they’re doing - just as the Queen often wears florals at the Chelsea Flower Show, so the Christmas season is all about glitter and a palette of traditional hues.
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