What Queen Elizabeth II's Ex-Staff Spills on ABBA Mystery

A former aide shared some charming memories ahead of what would have been Queen Elizabeth's 100th birthday.

Queen's Love for ABBA

The queen's personal stylist, Angela Kelly, revealed that Queen Elizabeth enjoyed the music of the Swedish pop group ABBA during their time together.

Angela worked for the queen from 1994 until her passing in 2022.

Angela recounted that Queen Elizabeth particularly loved the song "Dancing Queen" and would dance to it whenever it played on the radio show she listened to each morning.

Close Relationship with Angela

Over the 28 years of working together, Angela and Queen Elizabeth developed a close bond. Angela was both revered and feared within the royal circle, earning the nickname "AK-47" for her influence.

Angela also played a significant role in revamping the queen's signature wardrobe during her time as the monarch's stylist and dresser.

Angela humorously shared an instance where she suggested raising the queen's hems to show off her good legs, a suggestion that Queen Elizabeth took up.

Queen Elizabeth was known for her brightly colored dresses and hats, chosen to ensure she stood out in a crowd. Angela remained by her side until the end, dressing her for her final journey and being an honored guest at the state funeral.

In recognition of her service, Angela was appointed to various orders, expressing her deep friendship with Queen Elizabeth and how much she misses her every day.