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Queen Camilla Embraces Statement Shoulders in Fiona Clare Gown With Crown From Queen Elizabeth II’s Collection for State Opening of Parliament Alongside King Charles III
By Julia Teti,
12 hours ago
Queen Camilla commanded attention in a regal ensemble for the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday in London. The queen consort joined her husband, King Charles III, who read the King’s Speech from the The Sovereign’s Throne in the House of Lords chamber. The speech outlined the new Labour government’s policies and proposed legislation for the upcoming parliamentary session.
For the historic occasion and royal appearance, Queen Camilla favored one of her longtime go-to designers . The queen consort wore a white long-sleeve gown by Fiona Clare for the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday. The dress featured slightly exaggerated shoulders and ornate embroidered detailing on the hemline.
Queen Camilla wearing the Diamond Diadem departs the Houses of Parliament, Victoria Tower — Sovereign’s Entrance after the State Opening of Parliament on July 17 in London.
Along with the white gown, Queen Camilla fashioned a pair of silver leather pumps courtesy of Eliot Zed, a brand the queen consort has worn in the past. As for her jewelry, Queen Camilla opted for a glittering diamond necklace, coordinated earrings and an historic crown from the late Queen Elizabeth II’s collection .
Queen Camilla wore the George IV Diadem crown for the State Opening of Parliament, a significant piece Queen Elizabeth II previously wore for the same occasion during her reign. The crown dates to 1820 during King George IV’s reign and is made of silver, gold, diamonds and pearls.
Queen Camilla leaves after King Charles III delivered the King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament in the House of Lords, at the Palace of Westminster on July 17 in London.
The George IV Diadem passed on from every queen following King George IV’s short reign. Queen Elizabeth II wore the crown in the 1950s and would often wear the historic piece for the opening of Parliament — just as Queen Camilla did on Wednesday.
During her time as queen consort, Queen Camilla has found ways to honor and recall the memory of Queen Elizabeth II through her sartorial statements, most notably by way of her jewelry selections.
King Charles III, wearing the Imperial State Crown and the Robe of State, sits alongside Britain’s Queen Camilla, wearing the George IV State Diadem, before reading the King’s Speech from the The Sovereign’s Throne in the House of Lords chamber, during the State Opening of Parliament, at the Houses of Parliament, on July 17 in London.
For such an occasion as the State Opening of Parliament, Queen Camilla’s crown selection not only held historic significance, it also recalled Queen Elizabeth II’s memory and provided symbolic continuity. With such a notable piece in her possession, choosing the George IV Diadem was the ideal selection for Wednesday’s royal engagement and official state appointment.
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