Queen’s personal adviser writes book about relationship with monarch
Angela Kelly has been given permission by the Queen to tell the story of their strong bond.
The Queen’s personal adviser and confidante Angela Kelly has written a book about her close working relationship with the monarch.
HarperCollins Publishers said the Queen has personally given her in-house designer her blessing to tell the story of their “unparalleled bond”.
She is the first serving member of the Royal Household to receive such permission, the publishers said.
A spokeswoman for HarperCollins said: “The Queen has personally given Angela her blessing to share their unparalleled bond with the world.
“Angela Kelly is the first serving member of the Royal Household to have been given this extraordinary permission.
“Whether it’s preparing for a formal occasion or brightening Her Majesty’s day with a playful joke, Angela’s priority is to serve and support.
Entitled The Other Side Of The Coin: The Queen, The Dresser And The Wardrobe, the book will be published on October 29.
Bubbly and hard-working Ms Kelly, who is the daughter of a Liverpool dockworker, has worked with the Queen for 25 years.
Her full title is Her Majesty’s Personal Adviser and Curator (The Queen’s Jewellery, Insignias and Wardrobe), Senior Dresser and In-house Designer.
She rarely gives interviews but once disclosed: “We are two typical women. We discuss clothes, make-up, jewellery.”
The Queen values the opinion of her meticulous personal assistant and has gradually over the years given Ms Kelly free rein when helping her create a look for an event.
Despite the Queen’s advancing years she has been prepared to embellish her style, under Ms Kelly’s direction, as a nod to modern times.
A pair of 3D glasses worn by the Queen during a film demonstration in Canada in 2010 were given a touch of glamour by Ms Kelly – Swarovski crystals forming the letter Q on their sides.
“It gives a rare glimpse into the demands of the job of supporting the monarch, and we gain privileged insight into a successful working relationship, characterised by humour, creativity, hard work, and a mutual commitment to service and duty.”
In 2012, Ms Kelly wrote Dressing The Queen which celebrated The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
