The Queen is seen in a yellow tulle evening gown decorated with sprays of mimosa and gold paillette embroidery; she is wearing the blue Ribbon and Star of the Garter. These are some details of Her Majesty's diamonds shown in the portrait: the necklace is a wedding present from Nizam of Hyderabad; the tiara, also a wedding present, from Queen Mary. The bow brooch, drop earrings, bracelet and platinum wrist watch are also set in diamonds. The portrait study was taken on the small staircase in the Grand Entrance at Buckingham Palace. 26 January 1954