Queen sparked 'public backlash' with extravagance as others had to 'make do' - The Mirror

Queen sparked 'public backlash' with extravagance as others had to 'make do' - The Mirror

As war weary Britons had their post-war style dictated by their ration books, rumours of bride-to-be Princess Elizabeth being given extra coupons had critics grumbling

Queen sparked 'public backlash' with extravagance as others had to 'make do'

As war weary Britons had their post-war style dictated by their ration books, rumours of bride-to-be Princess Elizabeth being given extra coupons had critics grumbling 19:18, 25 Apr 2025Updated 19:27, 25 Apr 2025 Murmurings of unrest could be heard among the rank and file with talk of extravagance dogging royal bride-to-be Princess Elizabeth, as she prepared her trousseau. While most women’s silhouette was dictated by their ration book, there w…