Queen Camilla Commands the Crown in Gold-Trim Bruce Oldfield Dress & White Satin Heels at King Charles III’s Coronation
Amina Ayoud
Assistant Digital Editor
Queen Camilla was crowned alongside her husband King Charles III on Saturday during their Coronation ceremony in London at Westminster Abbey
For the historic day, Camilla wore a Bruce Oldfield couture dress that was long-sleeved and featured silver and gold floral embroidery and coordinating floral gilded trim down the shoulders, on the sleeves and hem of her gown.
The gold detailing present on her garb matched the same accents on Charles III’s own white robes.
In addition to her extravagant dress, Camilla also wore the same necklace that Queen Elizabeth II wore for her own coronation in 1953. The necklace was made by Garrard and presented to Queen Victoria in 1858.
The dazzling piece features 25 graduated brilliant diamonds with a 22.48 carat diamond pendant, known as the Lahore Diamond. The necklace has been worn by several Queen consorts during their coronations.
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Queen Camilla stepped out in a pair of white heels crafted of satin uppers featuring conservative 2 to 3-inch stiletto heels and pointed toes.
The pair were also comprised of thin ankle straps that kept the shoes securely fastened in place. The shoe style is commonplace in Camilla’s wardrobe.
Camilla, Queen Consort, married King Charles III in a civil ceremony at the Guildhall, Windsor, in 2005. They were joined by around 800 guests at a Service of Prayer and Dedication at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Camilla, formerly known as the Duchess of Cornwall, was previously married to Brigadier Andrew Parker Bowles, with whom she divorced in 1995. The couple had two children, Thomas Henry and Laura Rose.
The Coronation Service, held at Westminster Abbey and conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, is a religious and formal ceremony that precedes the King’s Procession. After the service, King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, will join other members of the Royal family in a parade towards Buckingham Palace.
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About the Author:
Amina Ayoud is an Assistant Digital Editor for Footwear News, where she writes stories about everything from celebrity style to breaking fashion and shoe releases. Ayoud cultivated a love of all things fashion early in life thanks to a deep love of fashion history and the luxury industry. In her free time, Ayoud is a self-proclaimed fashion nerd and thriftaholic.
