2021: Christmas Day
For her 2021 Christmas Day broadcast, Queen Elizabeth II made a striking statement in a bold, festive red embossed wool dress designed by her long-time dresser, Angela Kelly. The vivid colour felt quietly powerful, underscoring the gravity of the moment as she delivered her first Christmas message following the death of her beloved husband, Prince Philip - a choice that, in hindsight, feels especially poignant as it would become her final Christmas address. Pinned to her dress was the deeply symbolic sapphire chrysanthemum brooch, a jewel she first wore on her honeymoon in 1947 and later at milestone anniversaries shared with Philip, transforming the look into a subtle yet deeply moving tribute. The brooch, believed by experts to be worth well over £1 million - though often described as priceless due to its historic and emotional significance, spoke volumes without a single word. Together, the commanding red silhouette and heirloom jewel created one of the most emotionally resonant and memorable Christmas looks of her reign.
