All The Royal Fashion From King Charles III’s Coronation
On the morning of May 6, royals from around the world arrived at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom. As one could imagine, it was the most formal of daytime affairs with a parade of ceremonial robesand brightly-colored pantsuits. Even pop star Katy Perry, scheduled to perform, stayed in line with a lilac skirt suit from Vivienne Westwood and oversized hat. Here, all the royal fashion moments from the coronation.
Queen Camilla wore a gold and white couture gown from designer Bruce Oldfield.
Katy Perry, arriving with British Vogue’s Edward Enninful, wears a custom Vivienne Westwood bespoke lilac short-sleeved jacket and matching skirt.
In lieu of a crown, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales wore a floral headpiece by Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen. Her pearl and diamond earrings once belonged to Princess Diana.
The Prince and Princess of Wales wore ceremonial robes. Underneath, Kate wore an embellished white Alexander McQueen gown.
Princess Charlotte matched her mother, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales in a floral headpiece by Jess Collett for Alexander McQueen paired with an ivory dress and cape. She walked alongside her brother Prince Louis who wore a military-inspired jacket in dark blue velvet.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex who attended the ceremony without his wife Meghan Markle wore morning suit instead of his ceremonial military uniform.
The second in line to the throne, Prince George (center) served as the Page of Honor at his grandfather’s coronation donning a traditional bright red uniform.
Princess Charlene, who’s recent absence at several events has created something of an international royal mystery, arrived at the coronation in a white skirtsuit alongside husband Albert II.
Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa arrived in a sunny yellow Claire Mischevani coat dress with a matching fascinator and beige suede heels.
Princess Eugenie, currently pregnant, arrived in navy blue.
The King’s young niece attended in a delicate floral dress from Suzannah London.
Carol Middleton, the mother-in-law of the future king Prince William, donned a smartly tailored royal blue ensemble with coordinated padded headband.
The Dutch queen arrived in a white dress a floral detail.
Queen Letizia, often cited as one the world’s best dressed royals, arrived in a pink outfit from Carolina Herrera with a domed hat.
The British actress paired a LBD with a red overcoat covered in roses from Emilia Wickstead.
Mary of Denmark opted for royal purple from head to toe.
Sophie, Princess of Liechtenstein wore fucshia.
The Queen of Lesotho topped a regal blue gown with a feathered headpiece and matching white clutch.
King Jigme Khesar Magyel Wingchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Puma opted for coordinated traditional looks with shades of lilac.
King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand and Queen Suthida of Thailand
The Princess of Morocco bundled up.
The Queen of Belgium opted for a pale pink with dramatic sleeves.
Jill Biden wore a blue Ralph Lauren suit which complemented her granddaughter Finnegan, wearing a yellow dress from Markarian.
The king’s sister wore her ceremonial garb.
Princess Beatrice went for a fuschia Beulah London dress and a golden quilted headband.
Queen Rania went for a light yellow with custom Tamara Ralph.
Crown Princess Kiko wore ivory.
Akshata Murty matched Jill Biden in a similar shade of blue.
As did Marie-Chantal of Greece in custom Mary Katrantzou. Queen Anne-Marie was wearing custom Celia Kritharioti.
Same for Zara Phillips, the King’s niece.
The Swedish Queen wore a royal blue.
Crown Princess Mette-Maritof opted for a blush midi-length dress.
The wife of the Amir of Qatar wore silver.
The Canadian duo were all smiles. The first lady’s dress is from Ted Baker.
The Absolutely Fabulous actress was on hand to guest anchor coverage for SkyNews.
A member of the House of Lords and a childrens’ television presenter, the Baroness arrived in regal red.
The Ukrainian first lady arrived with Prime Minister Denys Shmyha.
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