Neither model nor actress will dress the cover of british fashion this month. For its November issue, the British edition of the fashion magazine pays tribute to the Queen of England, who died on September 8 at the age of 96, with a cover devoid of photos and teasers. Only the mention “Her Majesty of her the Queen”, accompanied by her dates, adorns the lower part of the cover, on a monochrome purple background.
“The November issue celebrates the life and legacy of Her Majesty The Queen, the longest-reigning sovereign in Great Britain’s history,” reads the caption of the cover slideshow on the official Instagram account. from ‘British Vogue’. “To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this is a farewell to ‘Vogue.’ More than that, it’s a thank you.”
traditional tribute
This purple color was not chosen at random. The hue is associated with royalty, and this shade of purple is called “royal purple.” It is also the color of the velvet of the British imperial crown. But purple is also a symbol of mourning within the royal family, it was reported. paris party at the time of Prince Philip’s death.
british fashion He has already paid the same tribute to two British sovereigns at the time of his death: George V, in 1936, and George VI in 1952. These two previous covers appear in the montage of the Instagram post.
Elizabeth II passed away after a 70-year reign, which began in 1953. Her death plunged the UK into a period of national mourning and a grand funeral was held in London. Her son Carlos succeeded him becoming King Carlos III at the age of 73. His coronation will take place on May 6 in the English capital.
Source: BFM TV
