On March 14, The British Royal Family attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey. Queen Elizabeth could not attend the event. Instead, the Prince of Wales led the Royal Family at the service. The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Alexandra were present at the annual Commonwealth Day Service.
The Commonwealth is an association of 54 member states with a combined population of 2.4 billion citizens, almost a third of the world's people. The Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey has been held since 1972. It celebrates the people and cultures of the Commonwealth nations.
Catherine Walker Mayfair coat
Nice colours on display.
ReplyDeleteI like Kate´s outfit but I think the coat is a little too long for her. It had been better if it had been just long enough to cover her skirt rather than 12cm longer. These longer coats that she seems to favour elongate her torso a lot, especially since they also usually have a very narrow cut without any clearly marked waistline. Since she doesn´t have curvy hips, she should consider wider cuts or peplum styles more often.
Agree !!
DeleteEdit: Now that more photos have been added including some full-body photos from the front, I must say that I like Kate´s outfit a lot less. The shoulder pads are exaggerated, and the buttons all the way down to the crotch are not flattering. The whole coat looks out-of-proportion, as if it was stretched lengthwise.
DeleteTotally agree with both your comments, Vanessa.
DeleteMCS
Catherine beautiful in sapphire blue! The style of the coat is totally flattering on her. Other sites are reporting that the earrings belonged to Diana and that Catherine debuted this necklace when she and William visited with President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife, First Lady Olena Zelensky at Buckingham Palace in 2020....what a fitting tribute to them to wear this necklace today! Praying for them and the people of Ukraine!!
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Thank you for this information, Renee and well said! I agree with you on all points.
DeleteMichelle
Oh the splendid colour on Camilla ! The frills on her hat are superfluous though, large as it already is without them. Catherine's blue coat catches the eye also, but the large flappy pockets (or whatever they are) were not necessary, and her beautiful calot hat stands a little heavy on the back of her head.
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Love love LOVE the DoC's Jackie Kennedy era pillbox hat! I also love that shade of blue. The coat style is her usual fallback but she looks good anyway.
ReplyDeleteCatherine è stupenda, il blu in omaggio all'Ucraina è favoloso
ReplyDeleteShe looks good and thats about it.its always the same colour and different coats meh boring as always
ReplyDeleteCamilla looks fabulous. Her outfit is beautifully styled and her hat is stunning. The purple colour of both is rich and regal. If only the boots were replaced with something else.
ReplyDeleteThe cut and colour of Kate's coat is also wonderful but I do not care for her hat at all. Any other option (including headband, fascinator, brimmed hat, etc.) would have been better than the flight attendant head gear. Makes her look much older too if that matters.
- Anon 9:13
I spy the black boots again. Is she having some surgical procedures done on the legs and keeps them covered so no one will notice? Maybe she had them on so long, she cannot get them off (feet/ankle swelling), or, maybe there is some other non-sensical reason she wears them everywhere, perhaps to bed, or during a shower, maybe when she pops out to shop or picks a spring flower.
ReplyDeleteAll said in jest, so dont get your panties in a bunch. However it is rather odd that she has worn them everywhere since last fall, even when she is in her own residence. jj
Catherine is an exceptionally beautiful woman but she tends to dress like her own grandma. I understand, she is the future queen, but can’t she dress a bit younger and more fashionable?
ReplyDeleteCatherine is an exceptionally beautiful woman but she tends to dress like her own grandma. I understand, she is the future queen, but can’t she dress a bit younger and more fashionable?
ReplyDeleteKate looks lovely, and its a great colour on her, but am getting a little bored by the safe, conservative, and repetitive styles she is favouring. Its new but it doesnt feel new. As above, these longer slim silhouettes do unfortunately emphasise her long slender frame. Think I prefer the fuller skirted, shorter styles she has. Love the hat- looks impeccably made.
ReplyDeleteCamilla looks resplendent as usual at these formal events.
Great to see Princess Alexandra too (although looking a little frail walking) - she is a lady with style and looks wonderful.
Also good to see the return of some royal bling. Zed.
Not sure why she doesn't raise her hemlines a bit. She has fabulous legs. The coat emphasizes her figure and that's not a good thing. She's just a straight up and down vertical line with no waist at all.
ReplyDeleteBut the color is great.
I have a question. Do the royal women wear full dresses under those beautiful coats, or just skirts?
ReplyDeleteBoth Catherine and Camilla look absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKate est superbe dans cette robe-manteau même si elle aurait mérité un peu moins de longueur et sa coiffe genre hôtesse de l'air remplacée par un autre sorte de couvre-chef ; quelques rondeurs de plus seraient encore plus à son avantage -J'adore ses boucles d'oreilles et son pendentif qui sont un peu dans le même style que sa bague de fiançailles !
ReplyDeleteThe electric blue looks well on Catherine and I like her hat. But like others have said, I'm tired of this style of coat. She is as skinny as a rail so the narrowness of the coat really does her no favors. The next time she's tempted to order another coat like this, I hope she will stop, take a deep breath, and says, wait. I already have 15 coats in this shape. How about something at the knee and with a belt for a change? Fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteAgree; it seems to me that on this site we are allowed in a subtle way to say something about fragile persons like eg Kate and Letizia, but not about persons that are the contrary, like adult princess Amalia
DeleteCatherine's blue coat is lovely but too long and so is Princess Alexandra' skirt. You don't have to wear mid calf garment to look proper. It seems to be a trend in the British royals and it is becoming boring. Camilla's deep purple outfit looks good but her hat is too fussy, I would definitely remove the fringe.
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As exquisitely tailored as the DoCa's outfit is, I just wish she would stop wearing one colour only from head to toe. I sorely miss some contrasting colour here again, as so often. And I may add - the coat is a little too long.
ReplyDeleteI think the "large flappy pockets" give definition to Catherine's waistline. She certainly favors this type of coat and I agree that more of a flare from the waist down would be a refreshing change. I love her hat and shoes and, of course, her sapphire "Diana" jewels worn with the blue coat. Camilla's purple coat dress and hat are very pretty. I believe she is wearing pearl drop earrings. I wish we had a better view of her brooches. As always, Princess Alexandra looks very pretty. God bless the Queen and the Commonwealth.
ReplyDeleteboth Camilla and Kate look good, if a little predicatable, but the one who knocks it out of the park as usual is Princess Alexandra who always looks stunning
ReplyDeleteCamilla's hat by Bethany Lowe. DoC looks FABULOUS.
ReplyDeleteCatherine looks lovely, the colour suits her beautifully. It would be nice to see a different style, theme of coat, she tends to have a uniform trend. A splash of colour contrasting, shoes and clutch would have also given the overall appearance a different vibe. IMO, everything is too matched in this instance. Regardless of my opinions she looked beautiful. The Sapphire and diamond pendants are divine as are the earrings. Pss Alexandra looked the complete package. Loved her blue suit, her brooch, retro vibe, pearl choker and gorgeous pearl and diamond earrings looked sublime.
ReplyDeleteThe lady in the pale blue suit in the third photo from the bottom looked stunning, beautifully cut and gorgeous coloured two piece suit, skirt the perfect length, loved her shoes.
Totally agree, I noticed the lady in pale blue as well, exquisitely put together with well-tailored and fitted suit in a lovely color, matching shoes, and even love the hat. IMO she is the best looking woman in these photos. Anyone know who she is? S.M.
DeleteThe lady in the blue possibly looks like Lady Sarah Chatto, Princess Margaret's daughter but I cannot be certain that it is her.
Delete- Anon 9:13
Love the cut and color of all of the ladies ensembles! The electric blue on Catherine is gorgeous--and her hat is my favorite pillbox style. I'd also like to think Catherine's choice of this shade of blue is to subtly show support for Ukraine as the shade is so like the blue of the Ukrainian flag. Camilla's purple is fabulous color for her. Unlike other commenters I love her outrageous hats--they are perfect on her and rather doubt anyone else can pull them off. As for her boots--maybe she is like me in that as long as her feet and ankles are warm then she can stand the cold. Finally, the most elegant lady of the day: Princess Alexandra! She is the epitome of royal grace and elegance. It is hard to believe she is 85 years old. Must admit I miss seeing Edward and Sophie today--Sophie's always a treat to see at these type of events. I hope the Duke of Gloucester is on the road to a full recovery too.
ReplyDeleteSophie is in New York on a 4 day solo trip attending various events that she is a patron of that are being held in New York.....I like seeing her too!
DeleteGreat to see the royals out celebrating Commonwealth day. I do like the coats and hats of the ladies. I love the look of the marimba band (Tara)
ReplyDeleteI think Katherine’s coat is superb, the color is gorgeous ( unlikeJanet above, I don’t think it looks anything like the Ukraine flag) the contrasting collar is very elegant and the pocket flaps give the illusion of where the waist should be, and I do like the tea length, she can wear it without being overwhelmed, but I don’t think the silhouette is flattering for her, I wish she had chosen the other coat portrayed below with the buttons on the side. I generally love pillbox hats, but paired with this coat it has a retro flight attendant vibe. Camilla’s coat has a very good color as well, and the same cut that she tends to wear, is boring, but it suits her body, the boots are completely out of sync with this formal outfit, and I deeply dislike the hat.
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I notice that Kate is wearing the same pendant and earrings she wore to meet with the Ukrainian president and his wife in 2020. - Ellie
ReplyDeleteI think the blue coat which wears model would look good on Kate. Being so slim she shouldn't wear too long day clothes .
ReplyDeleteAva
PA's best dressed for me today, although her skirt could have been a few inches shorter, she looks very elegant. Her hat is gorgeous. The DoCornwall looks good as well despite the always present boots and a hat which could do very well without the fringes. When it comes to the DoCambridge I agree with Vanessa's comments.
ReplyDeleteMCS
Duchess Catherine : beautiful colour, beautiful hat, boring coat
ReplyDeleteDuchess Camilla : beautiful colour, horrible hat, boring coat, horrible boots
Princess Alexandra : very sophisticated and elegant British lady. Considering her age almost no wrinkles.
The details has been explained by the other bloggers.
Anonymous 15/3/22 12.42 continued
DeleteForgot to give my opinion on Catherine's make-up : not very good this time. Lips are too red to go with the electric blue of the coat. Brows and eye make-up too black. Sometimes her make-up is soft and her natural beauty shines true it, this time it is too hard and makes her look older.
Kate looks lovely &, lice the little hat very princess Mary &- Jackie Kennedy. Looks great with her long hair. I think the coat dress could have been a little shorter on the knee but in saying this we can see she has a skirt/dress underneath that is on the knee. Perhaps it's weather appropriate Mary
ReplyDeleteAnonymous @-15:31, I am not sure if my screen is different than yours, but I don’t see any red lips, they look rather natural to me, very similar to Camilla’s but prettier.
ReplyDeleteCherry
If you look at photo n° 11 her lips are red. Camilla's are deep pink.
DeleteI don't think the pill-box hat on the back of the head is good look for Catherine. It actually looks uncomfortable to me. The whole ensemble is a lovely color though.
ReplyDeleteEuropa
Duchess Catherine looks spectacular.
ReplyDeleteLove every piece of her outfit.
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