Royals Worldwide Gather for King Charles III Coronation, From Queen Letizia of Spain to Charlene, Princess of Monaco
LONDON — Royalties and heads of state from around the world gathered in London for King Charles III’s coronation on Saturday morning.
While the kings opted for military uniforms or traditional outfits, queens, and princesses collectively chose colorful yet modist styles, making sure they don’t overshadow the host.
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Albert II, Prince of Monaco, and Charlene, Princess of Monaco, were among the first to arrive at the coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The former Olympic swimmer, 45, wore an elegant cream ensemble.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain, considered one of the best dressed royals. The Spanish queen wore a pencil skirt and an embroidered suit with a ruffled peplum in pink, custom-made by Caroline Herrera creative director Wes Gordon. She completed her look with a wide-brimmed hat, matching pink shoes, and a clutch.
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Queen Rania of Jordan, who is often compared with Queen Letizia of Spain for their similar fashion taste and appearance, wore a custom pastel lemon yellow silk crepe tailored pencil dress with a structured off-shoulder bow collar by Tamara Ralph Couture. She carried a Bottega Veneta knot leather clutch and wore a pair of Jimmy Choo white heels.
Also in attendance included King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands; King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, and his daughter, Crown Princess Victoria; Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark; Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway; King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde; Queen Anne-Marie of Greece, with Crown Prince Pavlos and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal; Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa, and Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie, Lichtenstein.
Several royal members picked their homegrown talents to dress them for this occasion.
Queen Máxima wore a bespoke white dress by Dutch designer Jan Taminiau. Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was in a bespoke light pink Peter Dundas dress. Crown Princess Marie-Chantal chose a baby blue custom dress by Greek designer Mary Katrantzou.
Royalties from Asia came out in full force as well.
King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand and Queen Suthida of Thailand attended the coronation in heavily bejeweled traditional attire. It was also the case for Yang Di-Pertuan Agong XVI and Raja Permaisuri Agong, the current King, and Queen of Malaysia.
While Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko represented Emperor Naruihto, 63, at the ceremony. The price wore a long coat, while the princess wore a cream kimono for the occasion.
Launch Gallery: Royalties Worldwide Gather for King Charles III Coronation
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