Queen’s confidante writes book about their ‘unparalleled bond’

The Queen’s personal adviser and confidante Angela Kelly has written a book about her close working relationship with the monarch.

Harpercollins Publishers said the Queen has personally given her in-house designer her blessing to tell the story of their “unparalleled bond”.

She is the first serving member of the royal household to receive such permission, the publishers said.

The book will contain never-beforeseen photos of the head of state from Ms Kelly’s private collection.

A spokeswoman for Harpercollins said: “The Queen has personally given Angela her blessing to share their unparalleled bond with the world.”

Entitled The Other Side Of The Coin: The Queen, The Dresser And The Wardrobe, the book will be published on October 29.

Ms Kelly, who is the daughter of a Liverpool dockworker, has worked with the Queen for 25 years.

Her full title is Her Majesty’s Personal Adviser and Curator (The Queen’s Jewellery, Insignias and Wardrobe), Senior Dresser and In-house Designer.

Ms Kelly, who started in the royal household in 1994 as assistant dresser, has also become the Queen’s confidante and is seen as her “gatekeeper”.

She rarely gives interviews but once disclosed: “We are two typical women. We discuss clothes, make-up, jewellery.”

The Queen values the opinion of her meticulous personal assistant and has gradually over the years given Ms Kelly free rein when helping her create a look for an event.

Ms Kelly is credited with keeping the Queen’s style relevant, and for adding a “touch of bling”.

PA. Picture: Angela Kelly has worked for the Queen for 25 years and received the Royal Victorian Order.