From traditional attire to striking headdresses, royals and guests alike wore a range of colorful outfits for the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III on Saturday, filling London’s Westminster Abbey with a medley of hues and designs. .
The monarch arrived at the abbey wearing the crimson velvet Mantle of State worn by his grandfather King George VI at his coronation in 1937, a crimson coronation tunic and a cream silk shirt with royal naval trousers.
Camilla wore the Mantle of State originally made for the late Queen Elizabeth at her coronation in 1953, over an ivory dress embellished with silver and gold floral embroidery and designed by British couturier Bruce Oldfield.
Both will change robes when they leave the Abbey.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, wore robes and cloaks over their clothes, with the heir to the throne wearing the ceremonial uniform of the Welsh Guard and his wife wearing a headpiece made of silver and crystal leaves instead of a tiara.
She and her daughter Charlotte wore ivory silk crepe dresses embellished with embroidered motifs of roses, thistles, daffodils and shamrocks — in an homage to the four nations of the United Kingdom, designed by Alexander McQueen, the same brand Kate chose for her gown. bride in 2011.
Charles’ siblings also wore traditional dress, while his nieces — Princesses Beatrice, Eugenie, Zara and Lady Louise wore dresses or coats in fuchsia, blue and floral prints, respectively.
Among the celebrity guests were actress Emma Thompson, who also chose a floral motif with a red coat adorned with designs of roses, and American singer Katy Perry, who will perform at the coronation concert in Windsor on Sunday, dressed in a ensemble in a fitted lilac skirt and blouse with matching gloves and a striking hat.
Veteran actresses Maggie Smith and Judi Dench, who played Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria during her career, chose different shades of blue for their outfits, while Joanna Lumley opted for a navy coat with a white collar and matching white hat.
Singers Nick Cave and Lionel Ritchie, who will also perform on Sunday’s show, wore black three-piece suits, while Stephen Fry added a pop of color with a yellow vest.
There was traditional clothing from across the British Commonwealth and couples wore red ceremonial robes.
Colorful outfits were also popular with the first ladies of the United States and France, Jill Biden and Brigitte Macron, dressed in light blue and light pink, respectively, while the first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, chose a dress and coat of sage combining.
Colorful and striking hats in fuchsia, orange and red were present at the ceremony.
Source: CNN Brasil
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