The Queen of colour-coordinating: 20 of Her Majesty's most impressive matching looks
![<p>Queen Elizabeth chose a deep purple ensemble for a service at Westminster Abbey.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/bETaD2bvVZHxJFnmEOpO3Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/96d269be449fb682807354936c575ff8)
![<p>A hot pink look was seen at the 2017 Commonwealth Day.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Ce2ThFwxWkYlme1VyBOndQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE1MTY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/ddadda77a59e132dcdeaca721753cd83)
![<p>The Queen attended the unveiling of a new Iraq and Afghanistan memorial wearing a royal blue look.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/q6tX7s48j02vLsxUkyUVKg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE2MDQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/eec6a63ee95f1771366b78ec9373ea81)
![<p>Turquoise was the Queen’s colour of choice for the opening of the National Cyber Security Centre.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6v2l8MzjW4WvJd7xPA4xTA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDE-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/f148c4a7b0a63c60fe4d1133cce02e48)
![<p>Despite it being the middle of winter, Queen Elizabeth opted for a sunny yellow outfit for a charity visit.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/V.sp6C7sPL_p.qxCGc60qQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE1MTA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/4aaf917e7e83b013f6a6cab7311e0ab9)
![<p>Cadbury’s purple was the Queen’s choice for the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HFXDn0gc8mGyzOKT97GT3g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE1MTI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/91f409cbe91eab999fd1b43ff7937689)
![<p>The Queen donned a matching bright blue coat and hat for a visit to Dorchester.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cnaX3vo_nnFuLtFuo2p56Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE3MTc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/33391f58f36ed000422487304c9a865d)
![<p>No one can ever forget this lime green number worn on Her Majesty’s 90th birthday/<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/fD0AzISE7mAKH8uYlYhcGg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE2ODM-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/398dba83d2f248bd6a8f4656807695f1)
![<p>A much less conspicuous green was chosen for a trip to Northern Ireland.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FlIBhTK3pI.HnZDh0VrwQw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzNDY-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/a5c25e1922f4000a94c53362296a5817)
![<p>The Queen wore blue yet again while visiting the Prince’s Trust Centre.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OEMsSE3T9IQ8JjygBp4K.g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTExOTA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/7bf0493ae3064031d4397e6ad79833b3)
![<p>A pleated lilac look appeared on a visit to London’s Crossrail site.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/YDs8Ezhc3Ozt58fUXTQfbg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/a6b40ccbd96fc02562c6a23925dba798)
![<p>The Queen even matched her umbrella to her vibrant red coat for the Christmas Day church service.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/FgsPHriqUB26fllHILFsrg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE3OTQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/5b44189dca4e64b6b2fb945666ea78ce)
![<p>You couldn’t miss the Queen in this bright pink ensemble worn on a royal visit to Birmingham.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SD8pWALtNWeHeKXCsvJZIA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE5NTQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/427c282b0f09fd1af066826afd04a125)
![<p>The Queen arrived at an army barracks in a bright mix of purple and pink.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2FQ4BmeW3PlbsH0J6CdPoQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0ODU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/f14670a395f0f933f78820d6db8904f4)
![<p>The Queen wore contrasting shades of blue while in Edinburgh.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/9eU7IY85Yofta1aCPPDihg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE1NDM-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/63e186f7928658e35a63c442e4216d5f)
![<p>A rosy pink hue was chosen for a day in Scotland.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5xckgGIbUm9b9jYROSgRjw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyMzQ-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/dcd4b4933e4903a337f7cbf36aabeab7)
![<p>The Queen opted for a pretty lilac look while in Scotland.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Qubq0CNWcE1ZM6gA6A.LGw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE3MTM-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/adf4c4fc3e3d50e438b474b5d4675ba8)
![<p>Forgoing her love of colour, the Queen wore a rare cream coat and hat on a state visit to Germany.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/bqnMQt3eEgZeHq.YZnguTw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE2NTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/e1cf545711cd1f08f139f011d44f0e71)
![<p>The Queen arrived at Richmond Castle in a cerise pink coat and hat.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/eN0Rd2ipQJ3fuD6WkfV1Jw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE2MTg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/74bd3d6442c8312e27a58e64238b8ed3)
![<p>The Queen was bang-on-trend in a fur-lined camel ensemble.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Sc0Ad3vyMhCgoBncp_1hcA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE1Mzg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/195b6e4541a34e07117e36ec9ecbe2cb)
![<p>Queen Elizabeth chose a deep purple ensemble for a service at Westminster Abbey.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AYr4nhenNnbjsQpalTbltA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/96d269be449fb682807354936c575ff8)
![<p>A hot pink look was seen at the 2017 Commonwealth Day.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/y4OrEJYMvZgUhrYL804x_g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/ddadda77a59e132dcdeaca721753cd83)
![<p>The Queen attended the unveiling of a new Iraq and Afghanistan memorial wearing a royal blue look.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6l3ZeXyw9DAYN9ip2e.CCw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/eec6a63ee95f1771366b78ec9373ea81)
![<p>Turquoise was the Queen’s colour of choice for the opening of the National Cyber Security Centre.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oS_sYFGHnSeruipbf9KPwQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/f148c4a7b0a63c60fe4d1133cce02e48)
![<p>Despite it being the middle of winter, Queen Elizabeth opted for a sunny yellow outfit for a charity visit.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Jhy00ec73vqEkQhJNSoT3Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/4aaf917e7e83b013f6a6cab7311e0ab9)
![<p>Cadbury’s purple was the Queen’s choice for the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Eo1m8H27BT8X9_PyI_Ry_g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/91f409cbe91eab999fd1b43ff7937689)
![<p>The Queen donned a matching bright blue coat and hat for a visit to Dorchester.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Fg1s8mZNvCZNgs2H2Z4WTg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/33391f58f36ed000422487304c9a865d)
![<p>No one can ever forget this lime green number worn on Her Majesty’s 90th birthday/<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/cCwYFIgmPMa8mIp05XLoPA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/398dba83d2f248bd6a8f4656807695f1)
![<p>A much less conspicuous green was chosen for a trip to Northern Ireland.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/PzBfe_A6Tv9DGvvSxARf4g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/a5c25e1922f4000a94c53362296a5817)
![<p>The Queen wore blue yet again while visiting the Prince’s Trust Centre.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Q6Icc0mqIk6MBlpaSitsqg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/7bf0493ae3064031d4397e6ad79833b3)
![<p>A pleated lilac look appeared on a visit to London’s Crossrail site.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/HkYJd0ZVQ76A8u32ZjlWxA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/a6b40ccbd96fc02562c6a23925dba798)
![<p>The Queen even matched her umbrella to her vibrant red coat for the Christmas Day church service.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RkhV6x8b0tnK9kJWNgWd6A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/5b44189dca4e64b6b2fb945666ea78ce)
![<p>You couldn’t miss the Queen in this bright pink ensemble worn on a royal visit to Birmingham.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3bAI30lWfWtbcmPZm8V07g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/427c282b0f09fd1af066826afd04a125)
![<p>The Queen arrived at an army barracks in a bright mix of purple and pink.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AF6si3gcljvEKWc3ldqldA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/f14670a395f0f933f78820d6db8904f4)
![<p>The Queen wore contrasting shades of blue while in Edinburgh.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/9nHkZ7ZSDMbkW5Fl2z2dhg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/63e186f7928658e35a63c442e4216d5f)
![<p>A rosy pink hue was chosen for a day in Scotland.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/jdh_6qNk33cC46fZByloAw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/dcd4b4933e4903a337f7cbf36aabeab7)
![<p>The Queen opted for a pretty lilac look while in Scotland.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.LlRUFZ5QmxaWKcyi5Fz8A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/adf4c4fc3e3d50e438b474b5d4675ba8)
![<p>Forgoing her love of colour, the Queen wore a rare cream coat and hat on a state visit to Germany.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ctzRc2WTns6hRJvBTfSfBg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/e1cf545711cd1f08f139f011d44f0e71)
![<p>The Queen arrived at Richmond Castle in a cerise pink coat and hat.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/uNcxGe0fX8z0IGwZDpAY6A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/74bd3d6442c8312e27a58e64238b8ed3)
![<p>The Queen was bang-on-trend in a fur-lined camel ensemble.<br><i>[Photo: PA]</i> </p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/PRsjruScWU7LTy_PyyD.JA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/homerun/feed_manager_auto_publish_494/195b6e4541a34e07117e36ec9ecbe2cb)
Today is the Queen’s official birthday. (Don’t forget this lady gets two birthdays unlike every other human on the planet.) Britain’s longest reigning monarch will be turning 91.
Although 2017 will see much quieter celebrations than last year’s festivities, Elizabeth will no doubt be enjoying her daily slice of cake.
The Queen’s style is somewhat overlooked in the royal family. We all wait eagerly to see which designer the Duchess of Cambridge will turn up in next but no one seems too fussed about the monarch.
That’s about to change. Elizabeth is always seen in a matching coat and hat (and sometimes even a colour-coordinating umbrella) in a display of head-to-toe coordination unrivalled by any other.
To celebrate her 91st birthday, here’s some of her best matchy-matchy ensembles.
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