In a significant move aligning with ethical fashion standards, Queen Camilla has committed to eliminating real fur from her wardrobe. This decision was communicated through a letter to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which subsequently announced the news. PETA’s founder, Ingrid Newkirk, celebrated the queen’s decision, commending her alignment with the vast majority of Britons who oppose wearing animal fur.
This stance by Queen Camilla echoes the ethical fashion choices of her predecessor, the late Queen Elizabeth. Details from the 2019 memoir “The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe” by Angela Kelly, Elizabeth’s official dresser, revealed that Queen Elizabeth had also ceased using real fur. The memoir specified that faux fur would replace real fur in any new outfits and that existing garments, like those with mink trims, had been altered to comply with this new standard.
Buckingham Palace officially confirmed this policy change in 2019, ensuring that all future outfits designed for Queen Elizabeth would feature only fake fur. However, it was noted that the queen would continue wearing historic ceremonial garments that included real fur during official engagements.
This ethical shift by members of the British royal family highlights a broader commitment to animal welfare and reflects changing societal norms regarding fashion and sustainability.
