Catherine, Princess of Wales
Her radiantly beautiful appearance during the coronation
Catherine, Princess of Wales
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Catherine, Princess of Wales turned heads during King Charles’ coronation. One year after the historic event, we look back at her iconic look.
It was already a much discussed topic before the event: What does Catherine, Princess of Wales, 42, wear for the coronation of King Charles, 75? In the end, her outfit went down in history – and now, a year after the special day, let’s take another look.
Catherine, Princess of Wales: Her earrings are a tribute to Princess Diana
The Princess of Wales appears at the coronation of King Charles with her husband, Prince William, 41, at Westminster Abbey. An extravagant headband by Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen is enthroned on her head, consisting of three-dimensional leaf embroidery made of silver bars, crystal and silver threads, which taper upwards like a tiara. Particularly beautiful: Kate chooses earrings with diamonds and South Sea pearls, which have a horseshoe pattern at the top and artfully connected marquise-cut diamonds underneath. The earrings once belonged to the late Princess Diana – and are now being used again on this special day.
![Catherine, Princess of Wales: At the end of October 1996, Lady Diana enchanted guests at a charity dinner in Sydney in this bright blue one-shoulder evening dress. At the end of October 1996, Lady Diana enchanted guests at a charity dinner in Sydney in this bright blue one-shoulder evening dress.](https://gettotext.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1714905429_53_Catherine-Princess-of-Wales-We-look-back-her-radiant-beautiful.jpg)
At the end of October 1996, Lady Diana enchanted guests at a charity dinner in Sydney in this bright blue one-shoulder evening dress.
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Kate relies on Alexander McQueen
The first photos reveal Kate’s dress: it’s a model from Alexander McQueen and is made from ivory silk crepe with silver bullion and thread embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs. The 42-year-old is wearing a blue coat from the Royal Victorian Order. White lace pumps complete her special look.
![Catherine, Princess of Wales: Catherine, Princess of Wales, at the coronation of King Charles Catherine, Princess of Wales, at the coronation of King Charles](https://gettotext.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1714905432_769_Catherine-Princess-of-Wales-We-look-back-her-radiant-beautiful.jpg)
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A connection to Kate’s wedding dress
Kate already wore the embroidery on the coronation dress in 2011 – on no other dress than her own wedding dress, which was also designed by Sarah Burton, designer and creative director of the British fashion house Alexander McQueen. Definitely a nice memory for Kate.
![Catherine, Princess of Wales: Catherine, Princess of Wales, at her wedding on April 29, 2011. Catherine, Princess of Wale, at her wedding on April 29, 2011.](https://gettotext.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1714905437_172_Catherine-Princess-of-Wales-We-look-back-her-radiant-beautiful.jpg)
Catherine, Princess of Wale, at her wedding on April 29, 2011.
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