Alexandra kim, right, curator of the royal ceremonial dress collection, and conservator maria jordan, left, unpack a pair of bloomers and matching chemise, which once belonged to Britain's queen Vctoria, at Kensington Palace, in central London, Tuesday, sept. 8, 2009. the underwear, which has a 56-inch (142-centimeter) waist, has been added to Britain's royal ceremonial dress collection at Kensington Palace. it has a matching chemise, is embroidered with a "VR" and is believed to date from the 1890s. [CFP]