![]() King Charles III and Queen Camilla are carried in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach in the King’s Procession from Buckingham Palace to their coronation ceremony. The necklace was made by Garrard and presented to Queen Victoria in 1858. The queen consort wore the same necklace that Queen Elizabeth II wore for her own coronation in 1953. I think it is always a good idea to look back at history – not just to the late Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation gown, but to those before her as well, which I did,” Oldfield added. “An interesting element of the gown is that it reflects a more fluid and modern representation of the king and the Queen Consort’s affection for nature and the British countryside. It is sophisticated and appropriate for an occasion of grandeur such as this. The designer said he’s been designing outfits for Camilla for over a decade and “the dress is a style and silhouette that Her Majesty likes very much. Very exciting and very special,” Bruce Oldfield told WWD. This really is the most important commission of my life. “I am honored to have been asked to design such an historic gown for Her Majesty. On the underskirt and the cuffs of each sleeve were flower emblems of the four nations of the United Kingdom – a rose, a thistle, a daffodil and a shamrock. It featured celebratory bunting, done in antique gold and silver thread, as well as garlands of abstract wildflowers, daisy chains, forget-me-nots, celandine and scarlet pimpernel, all meant to represent the royal couple’s affection for nature and the British countryside. The dress had an ivory, silver and gold color palette, with bracelet length sleeves, and a wide V-neck neckline. In preparation for the ceremony the velvet was conserved by the Royal School of Needlework, with the lining and gold lace conserved by Ede and Ravenscroft, the oldest tailors in London, established in 1689.īritish fashion also played a big role in Saturday’s service, with Queen Consort Camilla turning to the couturier Bruce Oldfield for her white-and-gold gown.Īccording to Oldfield, the dress was cut from peau de soie, a silk fabric that was woven by Stephen Walters in Suffolk, England. The Robe of State had been worn by Charles, grandfather, King George VI at his coronation in 1937. Tradition was at the fore, with the king wearing the white ermine and crimson velvet Robe of State – like a royal from a fairy tale – as he made his way to the abbey’s altar.
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