Seeing British heritage and royal style come together is instantly nostalgic, especially when it involves Queen Elizabeth II. Burberry's recent capsule collection, created with the Royal Collection Trust, taps directly into that sentiment. It marks the centenary of the late monarch's birth with a carefully chosen selection of clothing and accessories inspired by her signature style.
Released in March 2026, the collection doesn't feel like a typical fashion drop. Instead, it reads almost like a visual memory board of the Queen's life in clothing—a country coat, soft scarves, and a playful nod to her famously adored corgis. The release will make you pause and think about how fashion can quietly archive history without saying too much.
Burberry's Royal Capsule
Burberry's Royal Collection capsule sits within a wider national initiative that honours Queen Elizabeth II's centenary. It was developed in collaboration with the Royal Collection Trust and aligns with the major exhibition Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style, which explores her wardrobe as part of British cultural history.
Burberry's place in the project feels natural, given how often the Queen was seen wearing the brand in relaxed countryside moments. From walks at Balmoral to informal outdoor engagements, her look often centred on practical layered pieces that became her signature off-duty style.
The capsule draws from that visual language rather than reinventing it, keeping the focus on familiarity and understated elegance.
Key Pieces in the Collection
The collection is intentionally concise, but each piece carries a clear reference point.
1. Cotton Gabardine Belted Car Coat
This piece features a style often favoured by the late Queen. It was crafted in Castleford, Yorkshire, using lightweight cotton gabardine in a holly green tone. The fabric is woven with contrasting yarns to create a subtle iridescent effect. The construction focuses on certified organic materials, which is a 100% cotton with a 100% silk lining.
The updated Burberry House Check appears on the silk interior, reimagined in the same holly green palette inspired by the Queen's tartan heritage.
2. Scottish-Woven Cashmere Scarf
There is also a Scottish-woven cashmere scarf with the new holly green Burberry House Check. This refreshed pattern draws from the Old Stewart Tartan associated with Queen Elizabeth II, subtly weaving royal influence into a familiar Burberry signature.
The result is understated but distinctly symbolic, reflecting both craftsmanship and continuity.
3. Silk Twill Scarf With Balmoral Image
A silk twill scarf completes the set. It is finished with a reworked Burberry check pattern and a hand-painted image of Balmoral Castle, the Highland home closely linked to the Royal Family.
The design also incorporates corgi motifs, reinforcing the Queen's well-known affection for these dogs. The overall design maintains an illustrative aesthetic, more like a keepsake than a bold fashion piece.
4. Gold-Plated Corgi Brooch
Finally, the only jewellery piece in the capsule is the brooch shaped like a corgi, wearing an enamelled Burberry check coat. It has a freshwater pearl adorned with the Burberry Knight motif, tying it back to the brand's heritage symbol.
The design feels both playful and elegant, mixing fun details with careful craftsmanship. It reflects Queen Elizabeth II's love of corgis while also showing Burberry's classic visual style in one small collectible piece.
How and Where to Buy
The capsule is available to purchase, but it isn't positioned as a typical seasonal release. Pieces are sold through Burberry's official website and selected flagship stores. You can also find it at Royal Collection Trust retail locations in London, Edinburgh and Windsor, as well as its online shop.
Availability is intentionally limited, giving the collection a more archival and collectible feel. You won't find it everywhere, which is part of the point.
Items like the corgi brooch sit somewhere between fashion accessory and commemorative object. It's something you might wear, but also something you might keep carefully stored for years.
Heritage Behind the House
Burberry has long held a place in British fashion history—founded in 1856 and best known for its trench coats and iconic check pattern. Its reputation was built on practicality first, creating outerwear made for Britain's unpredictable weather, before evolving into a global luxury house.
The brand's connection to the British Royal Family stretches back decades, formalised with a Royal Warrant in 1955. Queen Elizabeth II was frequently seen wearing Burberry in informal settings, particularly during countryside engagements where function mattered as much as appearance.
That association still shapes how the brand is perceived today. Their pieces look refined, but always grounded in everyday practicality rather than excess.
