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Kate Middleton Wears Queen Elizabeth’s Necklace and Princess Diana’s Earrings at Coronation

Posted on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 by Betty R. Sattler

The Princess of Wales paid thoughtful tribute with her coronation jewels

Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Kate Middleton — *Dan Charity – WPA Pool/Getty Kate Middleton*

Kate Middleton slipped on something special for the coronation.

The Princess of Wales, 41, honored Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana at the crowning ceremony through jewelry, wearing the late monarch’s George VI Festoon Necklace with the South Sea Pearl Earrings, which belonged to her mother-in-law.

The glittering George VI Festoon Necklace features three strands of diamonds and was created in 1950 at the commission of King George VI for his eldest daughter, then-Princess Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth reached for the piece for state dinners and special occasions throughout her record-breaking reign.

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Princess Kate has worn her grandmother-in-law’s jewelry many times through the years, paying homage several times since the Queen’s death in September of 2022. The Princess of Wales wore Queen Elizabeth‘s pearl and diamond drop earrings and strand pearl necklace;elm:context_link;itc:0″ class=”link “trademark three-strand pearl necklace for a few of the funerary events and paired the Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings with a four-strand pearl choker that previously belonged to Queen Elizabeth for the sovereign’s state funeral and committal service.

“Pearls are one of the very few jewelry items you can wear in mourning and are inextricably linked with Queen Elizabeth and her personal jewelry legacy,” Bethan Holt, author of The Queen: 70 Years of Majestic Style, previously told PEOPLE. “It’s a symbol of mourning a monarch but also a grandmother or great-grandmother.”

Princess Kate had also worn pieces from Queen Elizabeth’s jewelry box for other major occasions, memorably beginning with the Cartier Halo Tiara for her royal wedding to Prince William in

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Kate and Charlotte wear matching outfits for King’s coronation

Posted on May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 by Betty R. Sattler

The mother and daughter duo match in floral crystal headpieces and plaited chignons. (Getty Images) — Kate, Princess of Wales and her daughter, Princess Charlotte, matched in mini-me outfits at King Charles’s coronation. (Getty Images)

The Princess of Wales and her daughter, Princess Charlotte, matched in twinning dresses for the high profile event of King Charles’s coronation.

Kate, 41, stunned in an ivory silk crepe dress by one of her go-to designers, Alexander McQueen.

The fashion house was the choice for her 2011 wedding dress, designed in collaboration with creative director Sarah Burton.

The sleek cream-coloured dress was covered in silver embroidery with a nod to the four nations of Great Britain; rose (England), thistle (Scotland), daffodil (Wales) and shamrock (Northern Ireland) motifs were all detailed in the thread work.

Princess Charlotte matched with her mother, the Princess of Wales, in an ivory Alexander McQueen dress and silver floral headpiece. (Getty Images)

Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey for coronation — Kate, Princess of Wales also wore diamond and pearl earrings that belonged to the late Princess Diana. (Getty Images)

The British designer also created the coronation dress for Charlotte, third in line to the throne, with matching satin stitch embroidery of the four nation’s flowers and the addition of a satin cape.

At the request of King Charles and Queen Camilla, both the Prince and Princess of Wales are wearing traditional mantels and robes, and the princess is not wearing a tiara.

Instead, Kate opted for a banded headpiece by Jess Collett and Alexander McQueen with coordinating silver bullion, crystal and silver thread work three-dimensional leaf embroidery

Princess Charlotte’s band is in the same floral style as her mother’s, continuing their co-ordinating style, and the pair both swept their brunette locks into matching low plaited buns.

It’s the first time the mother-daughter duo have channelled in exact matching mini-me outfits, previously preferring to coordinate with subtle details.

Tributes to the late Queen

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What we know about the royal outfits worn for the King’s Coronation

Posted on May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 by Betty R. Sattler

Members of the Royal Family wore a range of outfits for the King's Coronation <i>(Image: Lesley Martin/PA Wire)</i> — Members of the Royal Family wore a range of outfits for the King’s Coronation *(Image: Lesley Martin/PA Wire)*

During the Coronation service that took place at Westminster Abbey today, many members of the Royal Family and key players in the service wore intricate outfits including gowns and grand velvet cloaks.

These outfits signify their membership of historic orders of chivalry.

The ceremony was a Collar Day meaning the Windsors could wear morning dress with mantles appropriate to the most Senior Order to which they belonged – the Order of the Garter, Thistle or Royal Victorian Order.

News Shopper: The King wore his grandfather George VI’s crimson Robe of State with a new crimson Coronation Tunic

The King wore his grandfather George VI’s crimson Robe of State with a new crimson Coronation Tunic (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Ensembles worn by the royals in Westminster Abbey

King Charles III

The King arrived wearing his grandfather George VI’s crimson Robe of State with a new crimson Coronation Tunic trimmed with gold artillery lace, cream silk overshirt and Royal Naval trousers.

His deep red Coronation Tunic, made by Ede and Ravenscroft, and overshirt, with collars and cuffs featuring embroidered oak leaves and acorns, was inspired by designs worn by George V and George VI.

At the end of the ceremony, the newly crowned monarch swapped into a newly-made purple satin Coronation Tunic, trimmed with gold artillery lace, and George VI’s grand purple silk velvet and gold embroidered Robe of Estate.

The King was seen wearing his Garter Star and Garter Collar decorations.

Queen Camilla

News Shopper: Camilla wore a tailored ivory, silver and gold coat-like dress

Camilla wore a tailored ivory, silver and gold coat-like dress (Image: Victoria Jones/PA Wire)

The Queen wore a coronation gown designed by Bruce Oldfield.

It was a

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All the outfits worn by the royal family on coronation day

Posted on May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 by Betty R. Sattler

The royal family wore an array of intricate gowns and grand velvet cloaks signifying their membership of historic orders of chivalry at the King and Queen’s coronation.

The ceremony was a Collar Day meaning the Windsors could wear morning dress with mantles appropriate to the most Senior Order to which they belonged – the Order of the Garter, Thistle or Royal Victorian Order.

Here are the ensembles worn by the royals in Westminster Abbey:

King Charles III coronation — The King carrying the Sovereign’s Orb and Sceptre leaves Westminster Abbey (Ben Stanstall/PA)

His deep red Coronation Tunic, made by Ede and Ravenscroft, and overshirt, with collars and cuffs featuring embroidered oak leaves and acorns, was inspired by designs worn by George V and George VI.

At the end of the ceremony for his departure, the newly crowned monarch swapped into a newly-made purple satin Coronation Tunic, trimmed with gold artillery lace, and George VI’s grand purple silk velvet and gold embroidered Robe of Estate.

The King wore his Garter Star and Garter Collar decorations.

With motifs of daisy chains and forget-me-nots, it represented the King and Camilla’s affection for nature, and also featured celebratory bunting, in antique gold and silver thread.

Oldfield’s vision was to create a sophisticated and modern dress that showcases Camilla’s style and personality in its details, Buckingham Palace said, describing it as “simple and tailored”.

On top, for her arrival at Westminster Abbey, the Queen wore the crimson velvet Robe of State with long train originally made for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

At the end of the service, Camilla changed into her new purple velvet Robe of Estate, embroidered with gold motifs of 24 flowers.

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Why King Charles opted for modernised outfit breaking centuries-old tradition

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Betty R. Sattler

King Charles III is popularly known for his activism to conserve the environment and has made an effort to inspire the spirit of sustainability.

The royal, 74, was crowned king in a grand ceremony on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, steeped in historical and military references.

However, the monarch, who is known for his modern approach in many of his affairs, made some changes in his attire for the coronation, ditching the traditional royal sartorial option.

The newly crowned king wore the Robe of State, a Crimson Coronation Tunic and cream silk overshirt with Royal Naval trousers.

Although, many keen-eyed royal watchers noted that the monarch chose not to wear the silk stockings and breeches typically worn at coronations, per the Sun.

Moreover, Charles also opted not to wear his full military uniform, as some suspected he might, instead he wore his Robe of State.

Inspired by similar tunics worn by King George V and King George VI at their Coronations, the crimson Coronation Tunic was made by Ede and Ravenscroft, according to the Telegraph. It’s made of Order of the Bath crimson satin, trimmed with gold artillery lace.

Why King Charles opted for modernised outfit breaking centuries-old tradition

The cream silk overshirt is based on the design of similar overshirts worn by George V and George VI at their Coronations. The overshirt has been designed and crafted by Turnbull & Asser in Gloucestershire using English home spun silk, and the collars and cuffs feature embroidered oak leaves and acorns, the outlet detailed.

Meanwhile, the King’s pants are part of his regular attire and are regularly worn as part of His Majesty’s Royal Navy full ceremonial tailcoat.

The king is popularly known for his activism to conserve the environment and has made an effort to inspire the spirit of sustainability.

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How King Charles III Broke With Royal Tradition and Made His Coronation Outfit His Own

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 by Betty R. Sattler

King Charles III put a modern sartorial spin on his coronation look.

While much of the British monarch’s coronation on Saturday inside Westminster Abbey complied with long-held tradition and protocol, Queen Elizabeth‘s firstborn son took some liberties with his wardrobe for the occasion — and they did not go unnoticed. Notably, the 74-year-old sovereign made the look his own by ditching the standout silk stockings and breeches worn by kings of the past, including his grandfather, King George VI.

However, Charles’ predecessors still appeared to influence his overall ensemble as he entered Westminster Abbey for the ceremony, sporting a crimson coronation tunic and cream overskirt reportedly inspired by those similarly worn by George V and George VI at their own coronations, according to The Telegraph. While he also donned the Robe of State previously worn by his grandfather, Charles wore his own naval trousers, usually worn with his Royal Navy ceremonial tailcoat, The Telegraph reported. The sovereign served five years in the Royal Navy.

King Charles III — DAN CHARITY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

King George VI — © CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images

During the ceremony, he also chose to wear George VI’s Columbium Sindonis for his anointing and opted to rewear the late king’s sword belt and glove, per The Telegraph. The garment is a white tunic worn after being anointed, though it was hidden from view as the anointing was performed privately behind screens during Saturday’s event.

Queen Elizabeth II — Hulton Archive/Getty Images

King Charles III And Queen Camilla — Jonathan Brady – WPA Pool/Getty Images

As for his late mother, the golden embroidered Supertunica and equally lavish Imperial Mantle robe Charles was dressed in during the ceremony were previously worn by Queen Elizabeth at her own coronation. The latter garment dates back to George IV’s coronation in 1821.

Although the

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