WPA Pool/Shutterstock The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen arriving after King Charles and Queen Camilla, sparking speculation they were late. WPA-Pool/ MEGA The princess also wore pearl and diamond earrings belonging to the late Princess Diana, as well as the George VI Festoon Necklace made in 1950 for the late Queen prior to her own coronation. William and Kate are participating in the historic event along with their kids, Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5. Prince William, meanwhile, wore the Ceremonial dress uniform of the Welsh Guards. She completed the look with a Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen headpiece. The princess also wore pearl and diamond earrings belonging to the late Princess Diana, as well as the George VI Festoon Necklace made in 1950 for the late Queen prior to her own coronation. However, the royal couple was worth the wait, with Kate stunning in an Alexander McQueen dress - the same designer she wore to her wedding back in 2011. The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen arriving after King Charles and Queen Camilla, sparking speculation they were late. Prince William and Kate Middleton looked their regal best as they arrived at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday morning. Kate Middleton disappoints kids by not signing autographs: ‘Not allowed’ Prince William’s unpleasant habit revealed by Kate Middleton: ‘Nightmare’ Iconic musician felt ‘extremely bored’ during King Charles’ coronation Present from the senior generation of the royal family were Queen Camilla and Sophie, the Countess of Wessex (wife of Queen Elizabeth's youngest son, Prince Edward).Prince William’s ‘got a lot of catching up to do’ as Prince of Wales: expert "An Alexander McQueen clutch bag and embellished Gianvito Rossi heels completed the accessories and Kate also wore the regal blue sash bestowed to Kate by the Queen in 2019, denoting the Princess as a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian order, with the Maltese Cross, a symbol of protection, at the bottom." "The subtle reference to her late Majesty the Queen did not go unnoticed-and whilst being plain enough to provide a canvas upon which the other features of Kate's outfit could shine, had enough inherent drama of its own with its strong shoulders, butterfly sleeves and caped back to be an instant showstopper." "The dress itself was the Jenny Packham 'Elsbeth'," she said. The choice of style from Packham contained within it a subtle tribute to the late queen which, according to Holder, will not have occurred by chance. "At the much anticipated state banquet last night, Kate looked every inch the future queen as she dazzled in a striking caped gown resplendent with shimmering, embellished shoulders by one of her favourite designers Jenny Packham, in traditional white, which provided the perfect foil for her sparkling jewels and customary royal accoutrements." Royal fashion expert and celebrity stylist Miranda Holder told Newsweek: Kate Middleton photographed wearing a Jenny Packham evening gown with heritage royal jewels at Buckingham Palace, November 22, 2022. Kate's appearance was widely praised on social media, which quickly identified the individual elements of her outfit. Pinned to the dress was the princess' Royal Victorian Order sash held in place with a new brooch, which has caused controversy in Britain over its listed price of around $17,000 at a time when the country is going through economic hardship. In addition to the tiara, Kate wore diamond and pearl earrings, which were also part of Diana's collection, and Queen Elizabeth's diamond and pearl bracelet. With this, the royal wore Queen Mary's Lover's Knot tiara which had been loaned to her by the late queen and which was also regularly worn by Princess Diana during her marriage. The custom dress featured crystal star embellishments and floor-length split sleeves. William and Kate took on key roles during the president's visit, officially greeting him at his hotel on Tuesday morning before joining him at Buckingham Palace later in the day.įor the banquet, Kate wore a dramatic white evening gown by Jenny Packham, a long-term favorite of the royal's who was also responsible for creating the shimmering gold evening dress she wore in 2021 for a James Bond movie premiere. Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, photographed attending the state banquet at Buckingham Palace, November 22, 2022.
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