Admiration: The Queen talks with the Duchess of Cambridge as they view the wedding dress the Duchess wore during her April marriage to Prince WilliamThe Queen today enjoyed a private viewing of the Duchess of Cambridge’s stunning wedding gown with Kate ahead of a public showing of the dress at Buckingham Palace.
More than half a million people are expected to view the dress as part of the Palace’s annual summer exhibition this year, but her Majesty was give her own tour by the Duchess.
The pair chatted as they admired the £250,000 Alexander McQueen dress which had the world enthralled when Kate married Prince William in April.
Viewing: The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Buckingham Palace with Her Majesty, The Queen, to see the wedding dress and cake before both go on public displayAmid the pomp and splendour of a truly unforgettable day, The Dress was undoubtedly the star of the show.
But the ghost-like appearance of the headless mannequin used to exhibit the gown prompted her to describe it as 'horrible' during a private tour with Kate of a new Buckingham Palace exhibition.
The Queen and the Duchess were given a sneak preview of the exhibition, which opens to the public tomorrow.
One is spooked: The Queen was heard to describe the headless mannequin as 'horrible'The monarch led the way and, with her hands clasped behind her back, strode into the Ballroom and stopped about 10 feet from the dress with Kate standing beside her.
As the pair chatted, the pitch of the Queen's voice raised and she said 'horrible' and then 'horrid'.
It appeared the mannequin's lack of a head may have perturbed the Queen, who added: 'It's made to look very creepy.'
Kate countered with her own view and said it had a '3D effect'.
Exhibition: The monarch, her hands clasped behind her back, led the way as she and Kate toured the displays in Buckingham PalaceAnd just like the most gracious stars, the Duchess of Cambridge’s stunning wedding gown is returning for an encore.
Those of us who admired it from the comfort of our sofas at home, can now see the Alexander McQueen dress right up close – if we can get our hands on what is rapidly becoming the hottest ticket in town.
The dress is to take pride of place at Buckingham Palace’s annual summer exhibition this year, ensuring we can bask in the afterglow of Kate and William’s wedding day just that little bit longer.
Style queen: The Duchess of Cambridge exuded elegance and poise as she walked around Buckingham Palace today
Fit for a Duchess: Kate Middleton's stunning wedding gown is going on display at the weekend, alongside other items from the big daysource: dailymail
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