‘FITS FOR A KING

Our favourite looks from the Coronation of King Charles III

The Princess of Wales wearing Alexandra McQueen

The most loved outfit at King Charles III Coronation seemed to come from the Princess of Wales. When Kate stepped onto the royal ‘red carpet,’ it was accompanied by the roaring cheers of the crowd, who were waiting patiently for her arrival. I think it’s easy to suggest that the Princess was the crowd pleaser on the day, leaving the nation stunned and left speechless with how breath-taking she looked. As the rain came down, The Princess of Wales, along with her family, were shielded by umbrellas as they made their entrance into Westminster Abbey.

The Princess arrived in an ivory silk crepe and robe, designed by Alexander McQueen, who was also her wedding dress designer. Her outfit was accessorised with a stunning headpiece designed by Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen, which consisted of a silver bullion, crystal and silver thread work, creating a masterpiece of beautiful, combined leaves. This statement headpiece was thought to be designed instead of wearing a tiara, to respect the Kings wishes in encapsulating the environment and nature throughout the Coronation weekend. The Princess of Wales’ stunning jewellery also made a touching tribute to past members of the royal family. Her diamond George VI Festoon necklace was a gift from King George VI, while her pearl earrings had belonged to her husband’s late mother, Princess Diana.

Princess Charlotte, looking like the ‘minime’ of her mother, also wore an ivory staple Alexander McQueen dress, coordinated like her mother’s ivory silk crepe and robe at her grandfather’s coronation. Eight-yearold Princess Charlotte’s, ivory sheath dress featured the embroidery of a rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs- which are the four flowers of the United Kingdom. Accompanying her dress was elevated with a glittering Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen headpiece which matched her mothers headpiece. Alongside the headpieces that both the Princess of Wales and her daughter were wearing, it is believed that the young Princesses motifs of flowers of the United Kingdom were also a visual way to pay respect to the passion of the new monarch, following the wishes of incorporating the environment and nature into the Coronation.

Zara Tindall was yet another royal to stand out in the crowd. Joining her family members, Zara also wore a baby blue coat dress, designed by Laura Green. The baby blue dress was paired with a gorgeous, elegant floral hat, matching the colour of her dress. Zara also appeared to be wearing a diamond brooch, which was her mother’sPrincess Anne. The brooch was originally a present from the new King Charles, so carried extra significance and pride on Zara during the coronation. The mother-of-three finished her look with statement white gold drop earrings from Calleija and a baby blue clutch from the brand Strathberry.

Illustrations and article by Grace