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Queen Camilla’s Gown Details

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. IMAGES MAY ONLY BE USED IN RELATION TO THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III. NO COMMERCIAL USE. THE IMAGE SHALL NOT BE USED AFTER 0001hrs, MONDAY 22nd MAY. After that date, no further licensing can be made, please remove from your systems and contact Getty Images for any usage) NO SALES. Copyright vests with Getty Images and publications are asked to credit Chris Jackson/Getty Images. All terms of release must be adhered to. The photograph has been distributed with permission from Royal Communications. The photograph is being made available by way of licence on condition that: The image shall be solely for news editorial use only. The image should be used only in the context of the Coronation of King Charles III. No charge should be made for the supply, release or publication of the image. There shall be no commercial use whatsoever of the image (including any advertorial, endorsement, advertising, promotion, merchandising and/or other non-editorial use purpose, or any use which implies any endorsement or patronage of any products, services or business). The image must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified in any manner or form). In This handout image released by Buckingham Palace, Queen Camilla smiles after her Coronation with King Charles III, at Buckingham Palace on May 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Handout/Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Buckingham Palace)

02of 11Prince Louis' YawnPrince Louis.YUI MOK/POOL/AFP via GettyAt 5,Prince Louismight have been the youngest attendee at his grandfather’s coronation. But the big day meant an early start — and a few stray yawns from the little royal throughout the ceremony. At one point,Prince Louiswas no longer sitting with his parents and big sister — but ashort breakand he was back to participate in the carriage procession!

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Prince Louis' Yawn

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(From L) Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the coronations of Britain’s King Charles III and Britain’s Camilla, Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023.

At 5,Prince Louismight have been the youngest attendee at his grandfather’s coronation. But the big day meant an early start — and a few stray yawns from the little royal throughout the ceremony. At one point,Prince Louiswas no longer sitting with his parents and big sister — but ashort breakand he was back to participate in the carriage procession!

03of 11King Charles' Crown SwapKing Charles on Coronation Day.Getty; ShutterstockDid you notice thatKing Charles wore two crownson his coronation day? During the ceremony, he was pronounced King with the St. Edward’s Crown, which weighs nearly 5 lbs and was first created for King Charles II in 1661.Towards the end of the service, King Charles exited Westminster Abbey in theImperial State Crown. This particular crown is slightly less heavy — but just as stunning with its 2,868 diamonds and colored stones, including 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls.

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King Charles' Crown Swap

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King Charles III ; The Coronation of King Charles III, London, UK - 06 May 2023

Did you notice thatKing Charles wore two crownson his coronation day? During the ceremony, he was pronounced King with the St. Edward’s Crown, which weighs nearly 5 lbs and was first created for King Charles II in 1661.

Towards the end of the service, King Charles exited Westminster Abbey in theImperial State Crown. This particular crown is slightly less heavy — but just as stunning with its 2,868 diamonds and colored stones, including 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds and 269 pearls.

04of 11Queen Camilla’s CurtsyGareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesAfter Queen Camilla was crowned, she walked towards King Charles — and dipped into a curtsy (very carefully, balancing the crown on her head). King Charles reacted with a smile.

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Queen Camilla’s Curtsy

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Queen Camilla departs the Coronation service of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey

After Queen Camilla was crowned, she walked towards King Charles — and dipped into a curtsy (very carefully, balancing the crown on her head). King Charles reacted with a smile.

05of 11The Wales Children Flag DressingGetty (3)Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louiswore red, white and blue— the colors of the Union Jack flag! With Princess Kate’shistory of flag dressing— wearing a nation’s colors both abroad and for the U.K. — there’s no way these style choices were a coincidence.

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The Wales Children Flag Dressing

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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis; king charles coronation

Prince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louiswore red, white and blue— the colors of the Union Jack flag! With Princess Kate’shistory of flag dressing— wearing a nation’s colors both abroad and for the U.K. — there’s no way these style choices were a coincidence.

06of 11Pre-Ceremony MomentPrince George and King Charles.David Fisher/ShutterstockPrince Georgeserved as one of King Charles' four Pages of Honor at the ceremony, holding his robe and attending to him throughout the service. When the monarch arrived at Westminster Abbey for the crowning, he and his grandson shared a quick moment just before heading inside.

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Pre-Ceremony Moment

Prince George and King Charles.David Fisher/Shutterstock

The Coronation of King Charles III, London, UK - 06 May 2023

Prince Georgeserved as one of King Charles' four Pages of Honor at the ceremony, holding his robe and attending to him throughout the service. When the monarch arrived at Westminster Abbey for the crowning, he and his grandson shared a quick moment just before heading inside.

07of 11The King and the HeirYUI MOK/POOL/AFP via GettyAfter King Charles was crowned, his son and heirPrince Williamstepped forward to pay homage. The Prince of Wales knelt and said, “I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God.“He then touched his father’s crown and kissed his cheek,prompting King Charles to saywhat seemed to be, “Thank you, William.”

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The King and the Heir

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Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales kisses his father, Britain’s King Charles III, wearing St Edward’s Crown, during the King’s Coronation Ceremony inside Westminster Abbey in central London on May 6, 2023.

After King Charles was crowned, his son and heirPrince Williamstepped forward to pay homage. The Prince of Wales knelt and said, “I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb. So help me God.”

He then touched his father’s crown and kissed his cheek,prompting King Charles to saywhat seemed to be, “Thank you, William.”

08of 11Sibling SupportPhil Noble - WPA Pool/GettyWhilePrince Georgewas busy with his Page of Honor duties,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louisprocessed into Westminster Abbey behindPrince Williamand Princess Kate — adorably holding hands.

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Sibling Support

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023

WhilePrince Georgewas busy with his Page of Honor duties,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louisprocessed into Westminster Abbey behindPrince Williamand Princess Kate — adorably holding hands.

09of 11A King’s ViewHandout/Chris Jackson/Getty for Buckingham PalaceRoyals photographer Chris Jackson shared abalcony snap from a different perspective— inside the palace! King Charles and Queen Camilla waved to the crowd gathered down The Mall in London.

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A King’s View

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: (NEWS EDITORIAL USE ONLY. IMAGES MAY ONLY BE USED IN RELATION TO THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III. NO COMMERCIAL USE. THE IMAGE SHALL NOT BE USED AFTER 0001hrs, MONDAY 22nd MAY. After that date, no further licensing can be made, please remove from your systems and contact Getty Images for any usage) NO SALES. Copyright vests with Getty Images and publications are asked to credit Chris Jackson/Getty Images. All terms of release must be adhered to. The photograph has been distributed with permission from Royal Communications. The photograph is being made available by way of licence on condition that: The image shall be solely for news editorial use only. The image should be used only in the context of the Coronation of King Charles III. No charge should be made for the supply, release or publication of the image. There shall be no commercial use whatsoever of the image (including any advertorial, endorsement, advertising, promotion, merchandising and/or other non-editorial use purpose, or any use which implies any endorsement or patronage of any products, services or business). The image must not be digitally enhanced, manipulated or modified in any manner or form). In This handout image released by Buckingham Palace, King Charles III and Queen Camilla wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their Coronation on May 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Handout/Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Buckingham Palace)

Royals photographer Chris Jackson shared abalcony snap from a different perspective— inside the palace! King Charles and Queen Camilla waved to the crowd gathered down The Mall in London.

10of 11Royal RobesPrince William and Kate Middleton.Dan Charity - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesWhile the cameras remained on King Charles and Queen Camilla for most of the day,Prince Williamand Princess Kate’s robes were pieces of art that deserved some airtime.

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Royal Robes

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Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales arrive ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla

While the cameras remained on King Charles and Queen Camilla for most of the day,Prince Williamand Princess Kate’s robes were pieces of art that deserved some airtime.

11of 11Balcony EncoreLeon Neal / POOL / AFPAfter appearing on the Buckingham Palace balcony and watching the flypast with other members of their families, King Charles and Queen Camilla headed inside…but reemerged a few minutes later for an encore!

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Balcony Encore

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Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand on the Buckingham Palace balcony, in London, following their coronations, on May 6, 2023. - The set-piece coronation is the first in Britain in 70 years, and only the second in history to be televised. Charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central London church since King William I in 1066. Outside the UK, he is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Camilla, his second wife, will be crowned queen alongside him, and be known as Queen Camilla after the ceremony.

After appearing on the Buckingham Palace balcony and watching the flypast with other members of their families, King Charles and Queen Camilla headed inside…but reemerged a few minutes later for an encore!

source: people.com