Kate Middleton's Colorful Coronation Outfit Is Full of Symbolism, Including a Nod to Diana
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There was a lot of speculation leading up to the ceremony over what Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, would wear.
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It was almost a given that Kate would go with an Alexander McQueen look, which has been her go-to for several key moments in her life as a royal.
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AS PREDICTED, KATE WORE AN OUTFIT BY ALEXANDER MCQUEEN.
On the bottom hem of her gown and on the sleeves, Kate had beautiful embroidery details with roses, thistles, daffodils, and shamrocks.
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BUT THERE WAS MORE TO HER OUTFIT AND A LOT OF COLOR.
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Rumors swirled that she would wear a floral headpiece, and that's what she did — but it was super elegant. Jess Collet x Alexander McQueen designed the delicate silver and crystal headpiece.
THERE WAS A LOT OF TALK IN THE DAYS LEADING UP TO THE CEREMONY ON WHAT KATE WOULD HAVE ON HER HEAD.
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PRINCESS CHARLOTTE ALSO WORE A SIMILAR HEADPIECE, COORDINATING WITH HER MOM.
But the flower headpiece was more than a matching moment between mother and daughter. "The jewelry design is seemingly a nod to a motif used throughout Charles's coronation of the Green Man," Vogue explained.
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KATE'S JEWELRY WAS SYMBOLIC AND A NOD TO THE LATE PRINCESS DIANA AND THE LATE QUEEN ELIZABETH.
Kate also accessorized her outfit with a pair of earrings that once belonged to Prince William’s late mother, Princess Diana. Her necklace was also one of the late Queen Elizabeth’s favorite pieces.