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What all the royals wore to King Charles' coronation
What all the royals wore to King Charles' coronation
Talia Lakritz,Maria NoyenMay 7, 2023, 20:12 IST
<p class="ingestion featured-caption">Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan (L), King Charles III (C), and King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho (R).Karwai Tang/WireImage, Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images, Jeff Spicer/Getty Images</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>King Charles and Queen Camilla were formally crowned at Westminster Abbey on Saturday. </li><li>Royals from all over the world were invited to the historic event for the first time in 900 years. </li></ul><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/king-charles-iii-coronation-england-british-monarchy-2023-5" rel>King Charles III</a> and <a href="https://www.insider.com/queen-camilla-king-charles-mistress-queen-uk-controversy-2023-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Queen Camilla</a> were <a href="https://www.insider.com/moment-charles-crowned-king-in-photos-2023-5" rel>crowned at their coronation ceremony</a> at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday.</p><p>The historic event was <a href="https://www.insider.com/king-charles-coronation-arrivals-photos-guests-royals-celebrities-2023-5" rel>attended by more than 2,200 people</a>, including members of the British royal family and, for the first time in 900 years, <a href="https://www.insider.com/international-royals-attending-king-charles-coronation-2023-4">international royals from all over the world.</a></p><p>Given it was the first British coronation in 70 years, <a href="https://www.insider.com/king-charles-coronation-arrivals-photos-guests-royals-celebrities-2023-5">attendees came dressed to impress</a>.</p><p>From Queen Letizia's Carolina Herrera dress and Kate Middleton's regal cape, to Princess Kiko's kimono and Queen Rania's couture gown, take a look at all everything the royals wore to Charles and Camilla's coronation.</p>
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King Charles had several outfit changes, but his final look was the Robe of Estate, which is made of purple silk and embroidered in gold.
King Charles III departs the Coronation service at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
Queen Camilla wore a white silk dress with symbolic floral embroidery by Bruce Oldfield.
Queen Camilla is crowned during the coronation ceremony.Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Kate Middleton wore a formal blue cape over an ivory dress designed by Alexander McQueen, while Prince William wore a military uniform with ceremonial robes.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte process into King Charles III's coronation.Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Similar to her mother, Princess Charlotte wore an ivory white caped dress and flower crown, while Prince Louis wore a navy tunic and pants.
Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Prince Harry wore a simple morning suit rather than a military uniform and pinned military medals to his jacket.
Prince Harry arrives at the coronation.Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Image
As a page of honor, Prince George wore a scarlet red coat with gold embroidery and white gloves.
Prince George outside Westminster Abbey, London, ahead of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.Joe Giddens/PA Images via Getty Images
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Charles' niece Princess Beatrice wore a hot pink Beulah dress with voluminous elbow sleeves.
Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice, and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi attend King Charles III's coronation.Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Beatrice's sister Princess Eugenie, who is expecting her second child with husband Jack Brooksbank, wore an indigo coat and dress from Fendi.
Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie arrive at the coronation.Dan Charity/WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Charles' niece Zara Tindall wore a blue coat dress by Laura Green that matched her husband's tie.
Mike Tindall and Zara Tindall arrive at Westminster Abbey for the coronation.Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images
Crown Prince Akishino of Japan wore a morning suit while his wife, Crown Princess Kiko, opted for a beige kimono.
Crown Prince Akishino of Japan and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Karwai Tang/WireImage
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Representing Spain, King Felipe wore a formal military suit while Queen Letizia opted for a bubblegum pink Carolina Herrera look.
King Felipe of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho wore a sleeved blue dress and coordinating fascinator.
King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso of Lesotho attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
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Prince Albert II wore traditional regalia while Princess Charlene of Monaco looked sharp in a cream-caped suit dress.
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Likewise, Crown Frederik of Denmark wore military regalia while his wife Crown Princess Mary wore a plum-color wraparound dress.
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Karwai Tang/WireImage
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Dutch royalty King Willem-Alexander wore a morning suit while his wife, Queen Maxima, wore a delicately embroidered white gown.
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands at Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden also wore a military uniform. Meanwhile, Crown Princess Victoria was styled in a royal blue look.
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria arrive to attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway wore a light pink midi dress with a decorative bow while Crown Prince Haakon wore military regalia.
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway arrive for the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey, on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Queen Anne-Marie, Prince Pavlos, and Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece wore outfits featuring different shades of the color blue.
Queen Anne-Marie, Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece, and Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Karwai Tang/WireImage
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King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan celebrated tradition with their coronation outfits.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan during the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images
King Abdullah II of Jordan wore a simple navy suit with a red tie while his wife, Queen Rania, wore a pale yellow couture midi dress.
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images
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King Philippe of Belgium wore a magenta sash over his military regalia. His wife, Queen Mathilde, opted for a pastel pink caped dress and matching leather gloves.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, in London, England.Karwai Tang/WireImage