{"id":31921,"date":"2019-11-05T18:50:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T18:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/?p=31921"},"modified":"2019-11-05T18:50:12","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T18:50:12","slug":"the-queen-turns-fur-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/the-queen-turns-fur-free\/","title":{"rendered":"The Queen turns fur free"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time, Queen Elizabeth II has disposed of fur from her wardrobe, bringing joy to vegans and animal lovers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fashion is something that many people pay attention to when it comes to appearance. It\u2019s especially the case when you are a public figure, having to look presentable with a unique style.<\/p>\n

The Queen\u2019s fashion has been a topic of conversation since her reign began in 1952, with her colourful and luxurious choice of attires that she\u2019s showcased for six decades.<\/p>\n

But from this year onwards, Her Majesty will stop using animal fur material on her clothing for the first time.<\/p>\n

This had recently been revealed by her senior dresser Angela Kelly in her new book titled \u2018The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the dresser and the Wardrobe\u2019 which released last week on October 29.<\/p>\n

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The front page of Angela Kelly’s new book<\/p><\/div>\n

With Kelly\u2019s blessing from the Queen, she shared: \u201cIf Her Majesty is due to attend an engagement in particularly cold weather, from 2019 onwards fake fur will be used to make sure she stays warm.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kelly, 62, has worked for the Royal Household for 25 years and became the Queen\u2019s advisor and senior dresser in 2002.<\/p>\n

This goes against the Queen\u2019s traditional winter wear, typically wearing long length fur coats and hats at engagements for years.<\/p>\n

Following the animal cruelty protests on Regent Street at the Canada Goose store last weekend, this is a huge statement that backs the sentiment of animal and vegan organisations – as Britain’s most powerful figure is no longer wearing real fur material.<\/p>\n

American animal rights institution, PETA<\/a>, have been delighted by the news, stating that:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Queen\u2019s decision is in line with the many forward-thinking consumers, businesses, and nations that are recognising that innovative faux-fur fabrics are better for the environment and spare animals a miserable life and a bloody, painful death.\u201d<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re raising a glass of gin and Dubonnet to the Queen's compassionate decision to go fur-free. <\/p>\n

In 2019, no one can justify subjecting animals to the agony of being caged for life or caught in steel traps, electrocuted, and skinned for toxic fur items: https:\/\/t.co\/mIL9aq9wze<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zh5keyhTHJ<\/a><\/p>\n

— PETA UK (@PETAUK) November 5, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n