The End of An Era

Harrods, the world's most famous department store, that promised you anything you could ever possibly wish to purchase would always be procurable from within its walls, has been sold to the Qatar royal family.

The sale brings an end to Mohammed Al Fayed's eccentric and flamboyant 25-year reign over the store.

Apparently no great changes are to be made by the new owners. One certainly hopes that they will not modify Harrods' old-fashioned but fabulous views on the attire deemed worthy and appropriate for one of its customers.

Below are just a few of the fashion-conscious rules one must take into consideration - and adhere to - before shopping at the Queen's favourite store.

Harrods kindly asks all visitors to:

• Ensure all clothing is clean and presentable and that the appropriate footwear is worn whilst in the store.
• Refrain from wearing clothing which may reveal intimate parts of the body, or which portrays offensive pictures or writing.
• Refrain from wearing crash helmets in the store.
• Carry rucksacks in your hand rather than on your back or shoulder.
• Refrain from eating and drinking, except in our cafés and restaurants.