Buckingham Palace: Queen’s new outfits won’t use real fur

LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says new outfits designed for Queen Elizabeth II will t use real fur.

palace said Wednesday decision does t mean queen will dispose of all fur outfits she already has. palace statement says “ queen will continue to re-wear existing outfits in her wardrobe.”

decision pleased animal rights activists, who have sometimes criticized monarch for fur pieces in her collection of designer clos.

Claire Bass, director of Humane Society International/UK, says “we are thrilled Her Majesty has officially gone fur-free.” She says queen’s decision will send a positive mess that fur is longer considered fashionable.