LONDON — Choosing the ‘right’ outfit to wear to any royal event is of utmost importance, and there can be few moments more historically significant than the coronation of a new monarch.
WATCH LIVE: The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Much has been made of the departures from tradition for the coronation of King Charles III and this extended to the guest’s dress codes. Gone were the requests for attendees to wear grand robes or ceremonial attire in favor of a more relaxed, pared-down look.
Scroll down to see what royalty, dignitaries and celebrities wore for the big event!
Kate, Princess of Wales
Charles, Camilla wear ancient Robes of State
King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort are carried in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach in their procession to Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023 in London, England.
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Charles and Camilla are each wearing a Robe of State as they enter Westminster Abbey.
Charles’ robe was worn by his grandfather King George VI at his coronation in 1937.
Camilla’s robe was originally made for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.
Jill and Finnegan Biden
US First Lady Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan arrive at Westminster Abbey.
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First Lady Jill Biden wore periwinkle blue Ralph Lauren skirt suit accessorized with a coordinating hair bow and was accompanied by her granddaughter Finnegan Biden in a chic pale yellow cape dress by Markarian, in what could be seen as a sartorial nod to show solidarity with Ukraine.
Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska
Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska and the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Denys Shmyhal, right arrive at Westminster Abbey,
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Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska, who sat next to the Bidens, was spotted in an icy blue dress and coat pairing.
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson arrives ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London, May 6, 2023.
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British actor and “Love Actually” star Emma Thompson arrived at the ceremony in a monochrome red rose-printed overcoat from Emilia Wickstead, accessorized with her Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) medal.
Thompson, who has been known to subvert royal dress codes after she received her MBE award at Buckingham Palace in 2018 in a pair of Stella McCartney for Stan Smith trainers, was seen outside Westminster Abbey this morning in a more opulent type of footwear: Roger Vivier black satin pumps with a crystal heel and buckle.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry and Edward Enninful arrive at Westminster Abbey.
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Katy Perry (scheduled to headline the coronation concert in Windsor on Sunday) opted for a pink skirt suit and pearl choker by Vivienne Westwood — the late British designer who died in December 2022.
The distinctive necklace design may also be a nod to Queen Camilla’s own fashion legacy. Camilla has numerous three-strand pearl pieces, including the aquamarine piece she has worn consistently since the 1990s.
Perry was accompanied by British Vogue editor-in-chief, Edward Enninful, who arrived in a statement icy blue waistcoat and polka dot tie.
Princess Anne
Anne, Princess Royal arrives at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London.
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Princess Anne, Charles’ only sister, has joined royal family members at Westminster Abbey to watch her brother’s coronation.
Anne and Charles were both alive when their mother was coronated in 1953. While Charles attended the ceremony, Anne did not because she was considered too young at the time.
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