这是女王初次公然出席时装秀,不外她其实不仅仅是来看秀的,更首要的是为英国新锐设计师Richard Quinn颁布以她的称呼定名的首坐“Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design”。
英国时尚协会暗示,这个由女王冠名的奖项每一年会颁布一次,Richard Quinn是首位获奖者。
女王在颁奖时说:
“As a tribute to the industry, and as my legacy to all those who have contributed to British fashion, I would like to present this award for new, young talent.