The coronation gown was ordered in October 1952.
It was designed by Norman Hartnell.
It took 8 months of research, design and work to complete.
A team of 3 dressmakers, 6 embroideresses and the Royal School of Needlework prepared the gown.
It was made from satin, at the Queen's request and embroidered with gold bullion thread, seed pearls, crystals and coloured silks.
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The embroidery was of floral emblems of the countries in the UK and Commonwealth countries.
England Tudor Rose
Scotland Thistle
Welsh Leek
Irish Shamrock
Canadian Maple Leaf
Australian Wattle
New Zealand Silver Birch
South African Protea
Indian Lotus Flower
Pakistan Wheat, Cotton and Jute
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