Elizabeth Holmes

Elizabeth Holmes (born 1980) is an American writer and journalist based in Los Angeles, California. Known for her coverage of British royal style and fashion messaging, her bestselling debut book, HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style, was published in November 2020. Her work has also appeared in The New York Times, Town & Country, Real Simple, and InStyle.

Early life and education Holmes graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota and received a master’s in journalism from the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University. After the election, Holmes joined The Wall Street Journal'''s corporate team, reporting on major retailers and apparel makers. The series won a Webby Award in 2019.

Holmes has also written feature articles covering the portrayal of the British aristocracy in TV and film, including The Crown and Downton Abbey.

In November 2020, Holmes published her first book, HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style, which expands on her Instagram series. The book covers the style, branding, and positioning of Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style made the New York Times Bestseller on the list for Nonfiction.

In an interview with Parade'' magazine, Holmes explains that unraveling the meaning behind royal style choices shows respect to their efforts:“They need to impress and wow and draw attention to what they’re doing because it’s a real opportunity. And they’re looking at it as part of their duties. It contributes to the overall mission of serving the crown and the country, and when you look at fashion through that lens, it’s a really powerful thing.”