The Queen is wearing a pale pink evening gown of needlework lace over tulle, with the blue Ribbon and Star of the Garter, and with it a Russian fringe design diamond necklace (a wedding present from the City of London), diamond drop earings and two diamond bangles. The diamond drop brooch at the top of the blue Ribbon is a family heirloom and has been worn by Queen Mary. On her head is a diamond diadem, diamonds between a row of pearls. The diadem, which is of great age, was reset for Queen Victoria. This portrait was taken in the Green Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace. 27 April 1953