Royal fans have been left confused by the change, taking to Twitter to discuss the differences. The consensus seems to be that Princess Kate was likely wearing a cape – just like her mini-me daughter Princess Charlotte – which she removed for the post-coronation portraits.
“Maybe a cape like Charlotte’s?,” one fan mused, with another commenting: “I wonder if it was an outer coat or shoulder cape like Princess Charlotte wore?” Others thought the dress itself was completely different and suggested two gowns had been custom-made by Alexander McQueen for the occasion.
“Maybe the v-neck was vetoed for the church ceremony. So 2 different but similar dresses,” another wrote.
Princess Kate delivered a full sartorial masterclass over the weekend, whether making low-key public appearances at Big Lunches or putting on a regal display at official coronation events.
Our favorite more understated look has to be the chic scarlet suit she donned for King Charles’ coronation concert, set off with dazzling Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry. But it was her coronation ceremony outfit that really stole the nation’s hearts.
Wearing a deep blue Royal Victorian Order mantle edged in scarlet, Kate was a vision as she glided into Westminster Abbey alongside Prince William. The princess was made a Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO) by the late Queen in 2019.
The deeply meaningful outfit was made even more poignant by the addition of the late Queen’s stunning George VI Festoon Necklace, which features three strands of sizeable diamonds. The Princess also added Princess Diana’s pearl and diamond earrings in an extra tribute, finished with Gianvito Rossi silk pumps.
Kate teamed her look with a bespoke headpiece made in a collaboration between milliner Jess Collett and Alexander McQueen. Sweetly, Princess Charlotte matched her mother in a custom Alexander McQueen look, too – a dress and cape in ivory silk crepe with ivory satin stitch embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs.
