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Book SynopsisA very fashionable history of the Royal family, from the Tudor age that saw Henry VIII's wives dressing to survive a tyrant to the new generation of royals in the 21st century who are bringing contemporary style to the monarchy.
Trade Review[A] lively, gossipy forage through royal wardrobes from Tudors to the present incumbents * Daily Mail *
I loved this book! It's stunning and stylish, perfect for anyone who likes royalty and clothes. It's the riveting story of our kings and queens from the Tudors to the present day, told through what they wore. A fascinating piece of social history from a wonderful storyteller -- Alison Weir
For centuries, the monarchy have recognised that clothes matter and it is through these many royal lives that Rosie Harte has written a sparkling history of royal wardrobes. From King Henry VII's crimson velvet mantle of 1485 to the twenty first century princess she charts the evolution of royal style and some of the monarchy's most colourful characters -- Dr Kate Strasdin, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies, Fashion and Textiles Institute
Harte's comprehensive history of royal apparel is
captivating. * Woman's Own *
