A cloak and crown ensemble, worn by Queen singer Freddie Mercury on the band's Magic Tour in 1986 is pictured during a photocall for the forthcoming exhibition 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things' at the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum in London on October 22, 2026. The exhibition, which marks the 80th anniversary year of Freddie's birth, is set to open on October 24. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION

An outfit worn by Queen singer Freddie Mercury in the band's 1985 'Made in Heaven' music video, is pictured during a photocall for the forthcoming exhibition 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things' at the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum in London on October 22, 2026. The exhibition, which marks the 80th anniversary year of Freddie's birth, is set to open on October 24. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION

An ensemble worn by Queen singer Freddie Mercury at a gig at Imperial College in 1973 is pictured during a photocall for the forthcoming exhibition 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things' at the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum in London on October 22, 2026. The exhibition, which marks the 80th anniversary year of Freddie's birth, is set to open on October 24. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION

An outfit worn by Queen singer Freddie Mercury in the band's 1985 'Made in Heaven' music video, is pictured during a photocall for the forthcoming exhibition 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things' at the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum in London on October 22, 2026. The exhibition, which marks the 80th anniversary year of Freddie's birth, is set to open on October 24. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION

The 'Flash' ensemble worn by Queen singer Freddie Mercury in 1980 is pictured during a photocall for the forthcoming exhibition 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things' at the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum in London on October 22, 2026. The exhibition, which marks the 80th anniversary year of Freddie's birth, is set to open on October 24. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION

The Mercury Wing catsuit and bolero ensemble, designed by Wendy de Smet and worn by Queen singer Freddie Mercury in 1975, is pictured during a photocall for the forthcoming exhibition 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things' at the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum in London on October 22, 2026. The exhibition, which marks the 80th anniversary year of Freddie's birth, is set to open on October 24. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION

The 'Spine Suit' or the 'Black Queen' suit, designed in collaboration with Wendy de Smet and worn by Queen singer Freddie Mercury in 1975, is pictured during a photocall for the forthcoming exhibition 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things' at the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum in London on October 22, 2026. The exhibition, which marks the 80th anniversary year of Freddie's birth, is set to open on October 24. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION

The 'Flash' ensemble worn by Queen singer Freddie Mercury in 1980 is pictured during a photocall for the forthcoming exhibition 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things' at the V&A (Victoria and Albert) museum in London on October 22, 2026. The exhibition, which marks the 80th anniversary year of Freddie's birth, is set to open on October 24. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY MENTION OF THE ARTIST UPON PUBLICATION - TO ILLUSTRATE THE EVENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE CAPTION