The coronation of King Charles III is being watched by audiences across the globe, all of us keen to steal a glimpse of the glitz and glamour of Princess Kate and the entire British royal family.
The event is of course an illustrious affair, especially when it comes to the fashion, and guests include A-listers, members of the commonwealth celebrities and foreign royals.
King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia of Spain
Queen Letizia of Spain wore a custom pink suit with peplum and embroidery details with a matching ‘Scala Insignia’ clutch; especially designed for her by Carolina Herrera's Creative Director, Wes Gordon.
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden and Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria arrived with the Swedish royal future queen opting to fly the flag for royal blue, and paired her ensemble with a prim blue Jackie O-style pill box hat.
Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania of Jordan attended the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Abdullah II of Jordan and Queen Rania of Jordan arrived at Westminster Abbey with Rania opting for a pale yellow dress. Her Majesty wore a Tamara Ralph custom couture pastel lemon yellow silk crepe tailored pencil dress with structured off shoulder bow collar. The bespoke creation was designed exclusively for Her Majesty and precedes the brand’s official launch later this year.
Crown Princess Marie-Chantal wore a pastel blue dress and matching fascinator
The Greek royal family, including Queen Anne-Marie, Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece and Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece, were out in full force to attend the coronation, with style icon Marie-Chantal opting for a pale blue custom Mary Katrantzou outfit.
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark arrived with Mary wearing a deep aubergine hue which contracted beautifully against her stunning turquoise brooch, a gift from her mother-in-law Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. Her headpiece was a diamond pleated large veiled headband in a matching bespoke colour by Jane Taylor.
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha
Samantha Cameron went for a red patterned dress and matching hat.
Lady Louise Windsor
Lady Louise Windsor, the daughter of Countess of Wessex understood the assignment when it came to her coronation outfit. Opting for a stunning blue and white patterned dress from Suzannah London with British couture headwear designerJane Taylor's 'Pomona’ hat, which was hand dyed to match her dress.
Finnegan Biden arrived with her grandmother Jill Biden, First Lady of the Unites States of America
Finnegan Biden wore a custom Markarian Sommer Seamed Corset Dress with a matching Garland Cape in a buttermilk yellow silk crepe. A matching headband was created by Markarian's long time collaborator Gigi Burris. The buttermilk yellow roses represent the official flower of Washington, DC.
Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte holding hands with Louis in a custom Alexander McQueen outfit
Eight-year-old Princess Charlotte of Wales stepped out in an Alexander McQueen dress – with a cape – in ivory silk crepe. She was dressed in a mini-me version of her mother, Princess Kate's dress. Kate’s dress featured silver bullion and thread work embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs – with the emblems signifying the four nations - also appearing on Charlotte’s dress in ivory satin stitch embroidery. Charlotte's silver bullion, crystal and silver thread headpiece was also crafted by milliner Jess Collett and Alexander McQueen, the same as he mother.
Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York wore a Fendi by Kim Jones custom-made navy silk and satin mid-length dress, finished with a plisse side-panel, overlaid with a Fendi navy and dark blue double-sided cashmere coat featuring a navy embroidered obi belt. To complete the look, Eugenie paired the ensemble with a dark blue leather Fendi ISeeU Peekaboo bag with 3D leather roses, as well as Fendi navy leather Fendi First heels and Fendi's Swarovski embroidered navy silk and satin gloves.
Lady Gabriella Kingston and Lord Frederick Windsor arriving ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Lady Gabriella Kingston (nee Windsor) channeled Barbiecore for the King’s coronation, looking stunning in hot pink.
Pippa Middleton
Attending the momentous occasion Pippa Middleton opted for Claire Mischevani 'Alais' coat in a bespoke yellow shade, teamed with a matching exaggerated 'Mena' headpiece by Jane Taylor. Featuring long sleeves and sleek lapels, the sophisticated piece was perfectly paired with delicate heels and a simple clutch bag in a matching shade of pastel yellow.
Carole Middleton
The mother of the Princess of Wales was a stylish guest in a Catherine Walker cobalt coat dress (a label also favoured by Princess Kate) with a matching headband. Carole had her hair styled in loose tousled waves which modernised the otherwise prim ensemble.
The Queen's glamorous cousin, Lady Helen Taylor wore a Spanish inspired look by Dior.
Akshata Murty
Akshata Murty, wife of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, wore Claire Mischevsni's ‘Alexandra’ Dress in pale blue teamed with the black felt 'Lyssa' hat from Jane Taylor and matching black shoes.
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway arriving at Westminster Abbey
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway wore a bespoke dress by Norwegian designer Peter Dundas, along with Paula Rowan's Montserrat 14bt Classic Leather Opera Gloves in Pastel Pink. For accessories she went with a VBH Manila Clutch in Pink Crocodile and Christian Louboutin's Pigalle Follies 85’ Nude Leather Pumps. For her hat she went for milliner Jane Taylor, a bespoke pillbox in satin with matching veil.
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Queen Maxima
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands wore a bespoke Jan Taminiau dress, a Manila Stretch Clutch and Gianvito Rossi's ‘Gianvito 105’ Nude Leather Pumps.
Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones
Princess Margaret's granddaughter Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones wore a stunning shade of rose pink for the coronation, and a headband which featured an oversized bow. Perfection.
Zara Tindall, the daughter of Princess Anne, looked ethereal in her baby blue coat dress by Laura Green, which she teamed with a matching floral hat and Strathberry's East/West Baguette in Forget Me Not. The piece was teamed with co-ordinating shoes and the royal added her mother Princess Anne's diamond brooch to her look. The 'diamond ribbon and tassel brooch' was a wedding gift to the Princess Royal from her brother King Charles, so it carried extra significance on the day of his coronation.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema, of Bhutan
Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan wore national garb in an elegant shade of lavender. In the Dzongkha language, Bhutan is known as Drukyul which translates as "The Land of the Thunder Dragon," which is why her husband is often referred to as 'The Dragon King.'
Crown Prince Fumihito of Japan and Crown Princess Kiko
Crown Princess Kiko of Japan was another royal who donned traditional national dress for the historic occasion, she wore a light beige silk Kimono which featured an embroidered belt, she teamed the ensemble with Geta shoes.
Edward Enninful wore a morning suit by Savile Row tailoring house Huntsman
British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful wore a bespoke morning suit by esteemed Savile Row tailoring house Huntsman, featuring a pale blue waistcoat, a navy spotted tie, a black overcoat and grey striped trousers.
The cousin of King Charles III donned an elegant cream ensemble and matching hat for the coronation, she accessorised with a royal signature - a triple strand statement pearl necklace.
Dame Joanna Lumley
Trust Dame Joanna Lumley to look Absolutely Fabulous, the actress donned a navy dress with a peter pan-style white collar and matching accessories as well as sensible flats. poses for a photograph as she arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023 in London, England.
