Usually royals have their assistants pull clothes for them. But sometimes, even the Queen goes to the shopping centre, even if it's just for work. Queen Elizabeth II spent part of her afternoon visiting the Fenwick department store in the Lexicon shopping centre while out in Bracknell for an engagement today. She was photographed eyeing the hat display—her signature accessory. She is the astute shopper we all aspire to be, walking with her bouquet:
She also got a glimpse of some clutches and shoes during her visit:
The best part: she had no competing shoppers with her. It's good to be the ultimate VIP customer.
Alyssa Bailey is the senior news and strategy editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton). She previously held positions at InStyle and Cosmopolitan. When she's not working, she loves running around Central Park, making people take #ootd pics of her, and exploring New York City.
