Norman Hartnell
Norman Hartnell | |
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Hartnell in 1972, by Allan Warren | |
| Born | Norman Bishop Hartnell 12 June 1901 Streatham, London, England |
| Died | 8 June 1979 (aged 77) Windsor, Berkshire, England |
| Education | University of Cambridge |
| Known for | Coronation gown of Queen Elizabeth II |
| Label | Norman Hartnell |
| Relatives | William Hartnell (second cousin) |
| Awards | KCVO 1977, MVO 1953, Officier de l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques 1939, Neiman Marcus Fashion Award 1947 |
Sir Norman Bishop Hartnell KCVO (12 June 1901 – 8 June 1979) was a leading British fashion designer, best known for his work for the ladies of the royal family. Hartnell gained the Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) in 1940, and Royal Warrant as Dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II in 1957. Princess Beatrice also wore a dress designed for Queen Elizabeth II by Hartnell for her wedding in 2020.