The mystery behind whoever selected the monarch's attire remains unsolved, yet the silver lining is the mountain of amusement and comic relief it delivered to our lockdown days. Your spirits are about to get a serious lift.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom addressed the nation on television, delivering words of encouragement during the ongoing health emergency. Yet, beyond the speech itself, what truly took the internet by storm was the emerald-hued gown adorning the British sovereign.
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The uniform shade of the dress essentially functioned as a chroma key backdrop for digital manipulation, so online creators seized the moment to deploy their wildest ideas, dressing the Queen in every imaginable comedic pattern. Peter Chiykowski, a cartoonist based in Scotland though originally from Canada (where he grew up surrounded by royal imagery), is credited with launching this wave of memes.
What better distraction during lockdown than a good old-fashioned editing showdown? Let the digital creativity commence. Hail the Queen and the memes!
1. An admirer of Eddie
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2. A comeback is guaranteed
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3. Prior to her morning brew
4. Cosmic Michi
5. Somewhat of a redundancy
6. Eternally rebellious
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7. A favorite pastime
8. Live long and prosper
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9. So how big is your affection for creatures? Well…
10. Corgis rank highest in her heart
11. We've got this!
12. The Black Queen's procession
13. Setting the she-wolf free
14. Adorable indeed… And don't overlook that dress
15. Hang on, Paul
16. Chief of Foolish Strutting
17. Suited for a club evening
18. Tune in to the sovereign's address. Turn her outfit into memes!
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A segment of observers interprets the Queen's selection of green as a gesture of solidarity with medical staff battling the pandemic on the front lines.
It's been pointed out that the Queen frequently opts for vivid, eye-catching shades during her public engagements, making her easier to spot among the crowd.
Long live the Queen!
