From traditional robes to statement headpieces, royals and guests wore an array of colourful outfits for the coronation of Britain's King Charles III on Saturday, filling London's Westminster Abbey with a mix of hues and designs.
The monarch arrived in the crimson velvet Robe of State, worn by his grandfather King George VI at his 1937 coronation, a crimson coronation tunic and cream silk overshirt with royal naval trousers.
Both left the Abbey in purple Robes of Estate - Charles', previously worn by George VI and Camilla's designed by the Royal School of Needlework and featuring nature-themed embroidery. The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, wore formal robes and mantels over their outfits, with the heir to the throne in the ceremonial dress uniform of the Welsh Guards and his wife wearing a headpiece made of silver and crystal leaves instead of a tiara.
She paid tribute to the late Princess Diana, wearing pearl and diamond earrings once belonging to her, and to Queen Elizabeth, donning a necklace George VI requested made for her in 1950.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
King Charles' recycled coronation: Eco-conscious king reuses historic robesCharles has long been an environmental campaigner. This will be shown at his coronation via the reuse and re-wearing of robes passed down through generations.
Read more »
King Charles and royals greet well-wishers ahead of coronationKing Charles greeted excited crowds gathering for his coronation before hosting a reception for world leaders at Buckingham Palace on Friday ahead of what will be the biggest ceremonial event in Britain for 70 years.
Read more »
Royals give peek inside Westminster Abbey ahead of King Charles’ coronationThe impressive clip of a quiet Westminster Abbey shows off gorgeous floral displays.
Read more »
Prince Harry reunites with royals at King Charles' coronation: photosPhotos show Prince Harry reuniting with the royal family at King Charles' coronation — from a distance
Read more »
King Charles urged to acknowledge Britain's 'legacy of genocide and colonization' on coronation dayAdvocacy groups from 12 British Commonwealth nations want King Charles, on his coronation day, to 'commit to starting discussions about reparations.'
Read more »
The Seabed Empire Funding Britain’s New KingThe Crown Estate lays claim to vast ocean assets, allowing the royal family to cash in on the booming blue economy.
Read more »