Iconic dress of Queen Elizabeth II's James Bond stunt double finally revealed

The outfit worn by the stunt double for Queen Elizabeth II during the 2012 London Olympics opening event is now exhibited for the first time.

This memorable scene, where Daniel Craig, playing James Bond, met the Queen at Buckingham Palace, includes a stunt double leaping from a helicopter into the Olympic Stadium.

Currently, the attire designed by Angela Kelly for the stunt double, featuring Victorian-style bloomers, is showcased at the King's Gallery in Buckingham Palace as part of the upcoming exhibit, Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style.

The exhibit, reflecting how Queen Elizabeth made thoughtful style choices throughout her life, runs from Friday (April 10) to Sunday (October 18).

Exhibition curator Caroline de Guitaut, who holds the position of Surveyor of the King's Works of Art, noted: “I believe she clearly understood what flattered her most.

“She was very specific about the image she wanted to project.”

The exhibition offers a journey through nearly a century of Queen Elizabeth II's fashion decisions, from her days as a young princess to being the longest-reigning British monarch, with style being her powerful communication tool.

The exhibit includes approximately 200 pieces, with half being displayed for the first time.

Highlights include a bridesmaid dress used at the Duke of Kent's wedding in 1934, as well as her outfit for Princess Margaret's wedding in 1960.

Fashion enthusiasts will gain unique insights into the late Queen's style preferences, by examining letters and rarely-seen sketches and fabric samples.

The exhibit discusses how the late Queen experienced the decline of the court dressmaker in the early 1900s, the progression of British couture in the 1930s, and the advent of British Fashion Houses in the 1970s.

This tradition continues with current royals, exemplified by the Princess of Wales's choice of an Alexander McQueen dress for her 2011 wedding to Prince William.

Visitors might be surprised to find out how engaged Queen Elizabeth was with her designers and suppliers, favoring vibrant colors for visibility and wearing hats that wouldn't block her face.

She even decided on pearls for her wedding dress to symbolize renewal post-World War Two.

During overseas royal visits, the late Queen often picked colors or national symbols to convey respect to her host country.

In 1961, for a tour in Pakistan, Mr. Hartnell crafted a white dress with green pleats at the back to echo the nation's flag.

During a 1967 trip to Canada, the Queen donned a dress adorned with maple leaves to pay tribute to the Commonwealth country.

Both Catherine and Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, are recognised for perpetuating this tradition, initiated by Queen Elizabeth II.

The exhibition has been fully booked for its initial weeks, underscoring the lasting interest in the late Queen and the monarchy in general.