Queen Elizabeth’s surprise appearance at fashion catwalk astonishes participants

LONDON: It was  really astonishing to the participants as Queen Elizabeth made a surprise appearance at designer Richard Quinn’s show on the last day of London Fashion Week.

Though it was the first-ever fashion show of the Britain’s Queen Elizabeth yet she appears as the queen of the fashion world - and the show she took in was an homage to herself.

Quinn paid tribute to the monarch with a collection full of swing coats, silk headscarves and vibrant floral prints that he called "a tongue in cheek take on Balmoral, but done my way."

The Queen also presented the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to Quinn in recognition of her exceptional talent in fashion industry.

The Award has been initiated in recognition of the role the fashion industry plays in society and diplomacy, which will be given annually to an emerging British fashion designer who shows exceptional talent and originality, whilst demonstrating value to the community and/or strong sustainable policies.

After the show, the Queen said it had been a "great pleasure" to attend the show and presented Quinn with the inaugural Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design, honouring the innovative designer as the UK's brightest new fashion talent.