The Queen In "Vogue"

At last, the queen is in "Vogue." Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, 81, turns up on the magazine's "Definitive List of Today's Glamorous Women." Often derided as frumpy and out-of-date, the fashion bible declares she is "as glamorous in her brogues and headscarf in Balmoral as she is wearing the crown jewels." Here's a look back at royal style on grand and everyday occasions.

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She certainly has unique wardrobe challenges. What do you wear to distribute Maundy coins at the cathedral? Here, Queen Elizabeth ll accepts a bouquet after the traditional Royal Maundy Service at Manchester Cathedral on April 5, 2007. Following a tradition dating to the 12th century, the monarch distributed coins to 81 men and 81 women, to signify her age at her birthday.

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The queen always dresses in bright colors so that she'll stand out in a crowd despite her diminutive stature. Here, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, arrive at the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel in Berkshire, where a church service was held to mark the 25th anniversary of the war over the Falkland Islands.

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When the occasion called for a portrait with the Yeomen of the Guard -- known as the Beefeaters -- she had to go with contrasting pastels to stand out. Here, Queen Elizabeth II prepares for a portrait with the guard at Buckingham Palace on July 11, 2007. The oldest British military corps, created in 1485, the Beefeaters' red and gold uniforms are Tudor style.

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Out with the husband yet again, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrive for Scotland's Braemar Games on Sept. 1, 2007. At the Games, she is acknowledged as Scotland's monarch and chieftain.

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Face it, how many women can carry off the tiara thing these days? Queen Elizabeth II toasts U.S. President George W. Bush at the start of a White House State Dinner in her honor on May 7, 2007.

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Even the queen has the equivalent of a proud grandma day. Here, Elizabeth II passes her grandson Prince William as she inspects graduates at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, on Dec. 15, 2006. Prince William received a commission in the Blues and Royals, a regiment of the Household Cavalry, at the ceremony.

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The queen is known for her infinity variety of jaunty hats. At left, Queen Elizabeth II smiles at King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia during a ceremonial welcome in Horse Guards Parade, London, during the king's state visit on Oct. 30, 2007.

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Later the same day, Queen Elizabeth II had to get all dressed up for dinner. She and Prince Philip, center, entertained King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, at a state banquet at Buckingham Palace on Oct. 30, 2007.

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Queen Elizabeth II wore evening wear to meet actor Daniel Craig at the world premiere of "Casino Royale" in London on Nov. 14, 2006.

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Here's another wardrobe challenge: What's the appropriate outfit to wear while knighting Bill Gates? Britain's Queen Elizabeth II presents the Microsoft tycoon with an honorary knighthood, watched by his wife Melinda, on March 2, 2005 at Buckingham Palace. He received the KBE insignia in recognition of charitable donations in Commonwealth countries.

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Even she can't compete with this guy for sartorial splendor. The Lord Mayor of London escorts Queen Elizabeth II at St. Paul's Cathedral in London on June 15, 2006. The occasion was a Service of Thanksgiving to mark her 80th birthday.

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Royal style requires wearing a lot of heavy headgear. Wearing one of the royal crowns, Queen Elizabeth II returned home to Buckingham Palace in a state coach after the traditional opening of Parliament on Nov. 15, 2006.

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Moments before, the queen wore an even more impressive crown to address Parliament on Nov. 15, 2006.

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Queen Elizabeth's wardrobe choices have been a British national obsession for 60 years. At left, a black and white photograph of the younger queen is displayed at a Buckingham Palace exhibition of 80 of her gowns on July 25, 2006 in London.

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The queen's wedding dress was on display as part of a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of her marriage to Prince Philip. Here, Caroline de Guitaut, curator of The Royal Collection, arranges the display at Buckingham Palace on July 27, 2007.

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On her wedding day, then Princess Elizabeth leaves Westminster Abbey in London with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, on Nov. 20, 1947.

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This is the kind of wedding gift the happy couple received. A Cartier necklace given to Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day by the Nizam of Hyderabad is displayed on July 27, 2007 in London.

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Before she was queen, then Princess Elizabeth posed for a picture on her 21st birthday, in Natal National Park, South Africa, on April 21, 1947.