In October 1988 the Queen paid a state visit to Spain. Alighting from the aircraft in a blue and white silk dress and matching coat, she was greeted warmly by King Juan Carlos, who announced: “Darling, you look wonderful.”
With those four words Karl-Ludwig Rehse’s career was made. He was chosen to be one of Her Majesty’s three private couturiers, picking out materials and designing outfits for her for the next three decades.
