- During WWII Hardy was a Major in the Belgian Section of SOE (Special Operations Executive)
- The favourite designer of Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the Royal family.
- Knighted for services to the fashion industry.
- His companion, Ken Fleetwood, died in 1996.
- Was the official dressmaker for Queen Elizabeth II beginning in 1955 and clothed her for 38 years, until his 80th birthday.
- Knighted in 1989.
- Published his first autobiography, "Just So Far" in 1954.
- Published his second autobiography, "Still Here" in 1984.
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