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Queen Elizabeth's Secret ABBA Dance Parties Revealed
7 Apr
Summary
- Queen Elizabeth loved dancing to ABBA's 'Dancing Queen' with her aide.
- Personal stylist Angela Kelly shared intimate details of their joyful moments.
- Kelly recalled the Queen being relaxed and having a good singing voice.
Queen Elizabeth II shared a special ritual with her trusted aide, Angela Kelly, enjoying spontaneous dance sessions to ABBA's "Dancing Queen." Kelly, who served as the Queen's personal stylist and dresser for 28 years until the monarch's passing in September 2022, recounted these joyful moments.
Kelly revealed that every morning, after listening to the Terry Wogan show, the Queen would eagerly anticipate "Dancing Queen." Both she and the Queen would then dance, with Her Majesty singing along. Kelly described these as precious times, witnessing the Queen in a relaxed and happy state.
The close bond between Queen Elizabeth and Kelly was evident throughout their nearly three decades of working together. Kelly, known for her influence and credited with updating the Queen's wardrobe, also shared anecdotes about the Queen's style preferences and her desire to focus on her speeches rather than her attire.
Beyond royal duties, Kelly depicted the Queen as a warm grandmother, enjoying family time at Balmoral. She recalled BBQs, washing dishes, and the Queen laughing off burned burgers, highlighting a normal, loving family dynamic. Kelly remained with the Queen until her final moments, dressing her for her funeral.
