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Queen Victoria's bloomers revealed

A pair of enormous knickers which belonged to Queen Victoria have been uncovered after being hidden away in a private collection for more than 100 years, it was announced today.

The linen bloomers, which measure more than 50 inches around the waist, have been added to the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection, housed at Kensington Palace in west London.

The royal underwear, known as "split drawers", is embroidered with a small crown and the initials VR, and comes with a large matching chemise.

It is thought to date from the 1890s.
Read entire article at Independent (UK)