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The “right” outfit to wear to a royal ceremony is momentous, and there are probably only a few occasions in history that are greater than the coronation of a new monarch.
Catherine, Princess of Wales
The Princess of Wales was dressed in an ivory silk crepe Alexander McQueen dress with silver bullion and appliqué of the UK’s national flowers, including rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock.
The royal Princess was seen dignifying Princess Diana‘s former pearl and diamond earrings.
In what is thought to be the milliner’s debut collaboration with the design house, she was sporting a stunning headpiece created by Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen from silver bullion, crystal, and silver threadwork. Catherine’s sister Pippa Middleton has worn hats and hairbands fashioned by Jess Collett in the past.
Dr. Benjamin Wild, a cultural historian and an expert on royal attire, believes it is notable that none of the Royal Family was donning a tiara.
He claims that disputing the coronets is an attempt to make the monarchy more contemporary and relevant. Only the Kings and Queens would wear crowns covered in jewels to signify their royal and elevated ranks.
King Charles & His Queen Camilla
Bruce Oldfield, a British fashion designer who has created the Queen’s couture for more than ten years and many of her public appearances was the designer for her coronation dress, too.
The fitted dress has bracelet-length sleeves, a wide neckline, and a short train. The Queen’s dress color scheme is ivory, silver, and gold.
The earrings and necklace from the Coronation that Garrard created for Queen Victoria in 1858 were worn by Queen Camilla. Her platinum, gold, and silver set necklace was worn by various Queen consorts throughout history as well as by Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation.
As they enter Westminster Abbey, Charles and Camilla are both dressed in Robes of State. The robe was previously worn by Charles’ grandfather, King George VI, in 1937.
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis
One of King Charles’ Pages of Honor, Prince George, was dressed in a conventional uniform. The nine-year-old was wearing a red tunic had blue velvet sleeves and gold lace trim, with a gold braided waistcoat made of ivory silk satin.
Princess Charlotte wore an Alexander McQueen dress, just like her mother, and a cape made of ivory silk crepe that was embroidered with flowers to represent the four countries. The eight-year-old princess also wore a scaled-down version of Catherine’s tiara, created by Jess Collett and Alexander McQueen and embellished with three-dimensional leaf embroidery.
Prince Louis, 5, wore clothing made by Savile Row tailors Dege and Skinner. It included a blue doeskin tunic with custom lacework adorning the collar, cuffs, and fronts.
The royal and historic crowning of King Charles and Queen Camilla was meticulously planned down to the last stitch, from the attire to the seating arrangement and elaborate Order of Service.