She was appointed as the Queen’s Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser in 2002 and was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2007.
Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most iconic figures in the world. Her style is iconic, and her wardrobe is legendary. But who is responsible for creating the Queen’s clothing?
The answer is Mary Angela Kelly, the Queen’s Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser. Kelly was born in Liverpool in 1957 and began her career as a housekeeper for a British diplomat. In 1993, she was taken on as a dresser for the Queen, and in 2002, she was appointed as the Queen’s Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser.
Kelly and her team are responsible for creating the Queen’s clothing for public events. This includes designing and making the clothes, which are all made at Buckingham Palace. Kelly has said that she and her team take inspiration from the Queen’s own style and tastes. She also works closely with the Queen’s personal dresser, Angela Kelly, to ensure that the Queen looks her best.
Kelly was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 2007 in recognition of her work. She has been praised for her dedication to her job and her loyalty to the Queen.
So, the next time you see the Queen at a public event, you can be sure that her clothes have been designed and made by Mary Angela Kelly and her team at Buckingham Palace.
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