The brand has a longstanding association with the late monarch, who wore Burberry throughout her reign. The company was awarded a Royal Warrant in 1955, and the Queen frequently chose Burberry for outdoor pursuits, reflecting the brand’s heritage in protective outerwear.
Burberry has unveiled a capsule collection with the Royal Collection Trust to mark the birth centenary of Queen Elizabeth II.
Launching in March 2026, the four designs draw on the late monarch’s wardrobe and outdoor style.
The range features signature outerwear, Scottish-woven cashmere and accessories, including a belted car coat and a corgi-shaped brooch.
The capsule collection draws inspiration from the Queen’s iconic wardrobe and features signature outerwear alongside Scottish-woven cashmere pieces. The collaboration also precedes the largest-ever exhibition dedicated to the fashion of Queen Elizabeth II, set to open at The King’s Gallery in April. The exhibition will showcase several Burberry designs worn by the late Queen.
A key piece in the capsule is a belted car coat, a style favoured by Queen Elizabeth II. Crafted in Castleford, Yorkshire, the coat is made from lightweight cotton gabardine in holly green, woven with contrasting yarns to create an iridescent effect. The material is certified organic cotton and is complemented by an organic silk lining.
Burberry has also introduced a new colourway of its iconic House Check specifically for the capsule. Presented in a holly green palette, the check is inspired by a tartan worn by the Queen, the Old Stewart Tartan. The pattern appears on the silk lining of the car coat, a Scottish-woven cashmere scarf, and along the border of a silk twill scarf featuring a hand-painted depiction of Balmoral Castle, the Highland residence of the Royal Family.
In jewellery, the collection includes a gold-plated brooch shaped like a corgi wearing an enamelled check coat. The piece is adorned with the Burberry Knight motif set on a freshwater pearl.
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