Princess Kate nods to Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana in coronation outfit
The royal may turn to one of her signature colours for the landmark event.
By Quinci Legardye and Dani Maher
The Princess of Wales also included subtle tributes to her late grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, and late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, in her jewellery. She donned the George VI Festoon necklace, which was originally created for then-Princess Elizabeth in 1950 at the request of her father, King George VI. She also wore a pair of pearl-and-diamond earrings, which were originally owned by Princess Diana.
CATHERINE, Princess of Wales, arrived at the coronation of her father-in-law, King Charles III. Two weeks ago, the princess noted that her outfit would have “a hint of blue,” and she evidently remained true to her word – opting for traditional regalia in that very hue.
The senior royal arrived at the ceremony at Westminster Abbey in an Alexander McQueen dress in ivory silk crepe with silver bullion and embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs. Over it, she wore a blue formal robe, at the monarch’s request.
In addition to speculation on her ensemble, royal watchers wondered whether Princess Kate would wear a tiara — a rare accessory choice for the royal — for the pared-down coronation ceremony. As rumours had suggested, Kate broke royal tradition by forgoing a tiara and wearing a more casual headpiece, composed of a silver laurel arrangement forming a point on her head.
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The Princess of Wales also included subtle tributes to her late grandmother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth II, and late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, in her jewellery. She donned the George VI Festoon necklace, which was originally created for then-Princess Elizabeth in 1950 at the request of her father, King George VI. She also wore a pair of pearl-and-diamond earrings, which were originally owned by Princess Diana.
A fortnight ago, Prince William and Princess Kate visited the city of Birmingham to celebrate the area’s diverse cultures and creative industries. During the outing, the couple shared a moment with This Morning host Alison Hammond, where the TV personality took the chance to ask about Kate’s outfit plans for the festivities.
“I said, ‘What are you wearing for the coronation?'” Hammond recalled on Friday’s episode of This Morning. “Cause I said to her, ‘I’m feeling like you’re gonna wear blue.'”
“She was like, ‘There is a hint of blue.’ So I was like, fantastic!” Hammond said.
Following the event, the Great British Baking Show host also shared a selfie of herself with the Waleses, promising them dinner at her place next time they’re in town. The couple responded with a red heart emoji and the comment, “Always fun Alison, it’s always fun!”
The princess has incorporated shades of blue in several of her most iconic looks, including the navy Issa gown she wore to her and William’s engagement announcement, and the pale blue Alexander McQueen ensemble she wore to Trooping the Colour 2018. She also re-wore her timeless royal blue Catherine Walker coat for royal Easter services earlier this month.
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A version of this article originally appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR US.
