King Charles III Coronation: What to Wear as Royals Celebrate Tradition and Modernity

Britain’s King Charles III’s coronation was a momentous display of tradition and pageantry, witnessed by high-profile international guests and the royal family. This ceremony was rare as it was one of the last high-profile historic royal moments, making it an occasion to showcase the pomp and ceremony that the royals do so well while trying to reflect modern times. Guests were asked to wear “business attire” in the form of morning suits, business suits, or day dresses to reflect the dress code of the time. Despite the slightly less formal approach compared to the 1953 coronation, there was still plenty of tradition with hats on display. The ceremony began with the dazzling Met Gala, followed by the Coronation, a parade of tradition and spectacle. Some of the strikingly stylish looks included Princess Charlotte’s ivory silk dress and cape, Prince Louis’ lace embellished Hainsworth Garter blue doeskin tunic and pants, and Queen Camilla’s gold embroidered silk ivory gown, made by Bruce Oldfield. The momentous event brought together world leaders as well as celebrities like Katy Perry, Emma Thompson, and Lionel Richie.