We were delighted and honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to our Fenwick Bracknell store last week in her official tour of the recently refurbished Lexicon Shopping Centre.
The Queen was visiting Bracknell to see the results of a £240 million makeover of the town centre, which saw the demolition of many post-war buildings to give space for exciting sporting and cultural events, and the remodelling of The Lexicon centre, complete with brand new shops and restaurants.
“It is the most wonderful transformation of a town centre and we’re so proud to be the flagship store of this town, and it really is bringing the heart back to Bracknell,” said Hugo Fenwick, Store Development Director, who had the privilege of showing Her Majesty around the store alongside Store Director of Bracknell, Craig Strugnell.
Her Majesty The Queen was also introduced to Leo Fenwick, Head of Brand, and Mia Fenwick, Brand and Marketing Director, as well as her daughter, 6th generation Fenwick family member, Alba Fenwick Kelly, who presented The Queen with a beautiful bouquet of purple and white flowers.
During her visit, The Queen spent time admiring our infamous millinery department, and pointed out a couple styles from designers Vivien Sherrif and Rachel Trevor-Morgan – who also created the hat worn by Her Majesty for her visit.
The Queen also made time to browse the [Clarins](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/brands/clarins) counter, view a portrait by Ed Fairburn entitled _Windsor Forest,_ and inspect the latest collaboration fashion collaboration from Fenwick and hertiage label [Barbour](https://www.fenwick.co.uk/search/?cgid=%27barbour%27%24).
“It was an honour to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to Fenwick this morning," shared Hugo. "We are very proud to be a part of the Bracknell community and the town centre regeneration programme that was on display today. It’s been a delight for our team members to be at the heart of such a historic occasion, one which will be fondly remembered by all.”
Check out pictures from the very special day below.
While touring the £240 million redevelopment of Bracknell's town centre, Her Majesty The Queen took some time to visit Fenwick, the flagship store of The Lexicon.
Staff and members of the Fenwick family wait in anticipation for the arrival of Her Majesty
Her Majesty The Queen arrives at Fenwick Bracknell, accompanied by Store Development Director Hugo Fenwick
Head of Brand Leo Fenwick greets Queen Elizabeth upon her arrival to Fenwick Bracknell
Hugo Fenwick introduces Her Royal Highness to Brand and Marketing Director Mia Fenwick and her daughter Alba, who gave the Queen a beautiful bouquet of flowers
Occasion Hats Buyer Angela Basten shows The Queen a selection of millinery, including pieces by designers Rachel Trevor-Morgan and Vivien Sheriff
The Queen admired Fenwick's selection of millinery, particularly the unusual teardrop shape of a headpiece by Rachel Trevor-Morgan, who was the designer behind the hat Her Majesty wore on her visit to Fenwick Bracknell
Staff at Fenwick Bracknell watched as Her Royal Highness toured their store
Her Majesty The Queen meets skincare specialist Danielle Wing at the Clarins counter, a beauty brand which holds a Royal Warrant for its exceptional skin and beauty products
Fenwick Bracknell is incredibly proud to have welcomed Her Majesty The Queen to the store, and to be the flagship store of The Lexicon shopping centre