On October 25, 2024, King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted an official dinner and reception for the Commonwealth Heads of Government at the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum near Apia, Samoa. The King and Queen are now in Samoa, where they are attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting – the first for His Majesty as Head of the Commonwealth. Today saw the opening ceremony of the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.
Camilla a choisi une combinaison élégante très fluide qui épouse à ravir sa silhouette ; elle n'a pas oublié les boucles d'oreilles Van Cleef & Arpels - A l'opposé, je suis déçue par le genre de chemise de Charles dont quelques motifs sont dans un style ethnique !!
ReplyDeleteCamilla looks lovely! Beautiful outfit (colour and design).
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Totally agree!!!! She looks sooooooooooooooo lovely
DeleteGreat outfit for Queen Camilla. She always looks good in blue and this is also glamorous
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Wonderfull atmosphere speaks from these pictures!
ReplyDeleteQ.C. looks so good in this tunic, the colour suits her very well.
All shades of blue are Camilla’s favourite colour I think
DeleteCharles looks relaxed and engaged in these pictures. I wonder what the significance of the fabric around his waist is. I like the colors.
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Hello Royal Watcher:
DeleteKing Charles is wearing around his waist what I think is called a cummerband.
Maybe it is the Somoanian adaptation of a cummerband or just part of their traditional men’s clothing.
Two years ago my grandson had a summer job in a posh hotel as a commis de salle (a young waiter doing his training).
Part of his uniform was a tartan cummerband worn with a waistcoat and black trousers.
He looked very smart.
I think men still wear them (mainly in silk) for black tie dinners.
I think it is a cummerbund as well. It appears to be pleated, as cummerbunds usually are.
DeleteCamilla's constant uniform is an embarrassment! she does not even try!
ReplyDeletei like Charles's traditional shirt
I disagree, Camilla looks good in this style. And it's not just my opinion, most of the people in the discussion rate her outfit positively.
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Hmm! And are YOU anywhere near her age of 77? It would be kind to try to say something positive, respectfully. The other day someone grumbled about her thick socks. Well, physical difficulties come with age and the various ways to cope with them are not always things of beauty.
DeleteQC is very well and appropriately dressed for the occasion and the climate. The color suits her, the proportions are pleasing and the vertical lines streamline her and make her attire festive. She definetely was preparing hard for this visit, exaustive as it is, and the effort payed well. You just don't like her, but this should be discussed somewhere else. KC actually looks quite cute is this shirt - it resembles pilot's uniform of a local airline in the tropics.
DeleteI wouldn’t say her uniform is an embarrassment. It is comfortable and is not making a fashion statement. This is no different than Queen Elizabeth wearing her signature dress,coat,hat ensemble. I try to find the beauty in the embellishments and colours and how well it fits.
DeleteI think, contrary to Anon16:58, that Queen Camilla does make an effort and she dressed quite nicely, appropriately, and befitting the climate on this tour. I fail to see anything embarrassing in the way she dressed. Might it be that you are the same Anon person always requesting her to wear a hat after sunset? If so, you're greatly mistaken on dresscodes anyway.
DeleteI, too, have to disagree. Camilla is aware of the style that compliments her body type and wears that, and there is nothing wrong with that. There is consistency in the placement of the seams, yes, but that is not a uniform. Christine
DeleteI get the feeling that Anon 16:58 does not like Queen Camilla. The comment is quite mean-spirited. The Queen does try--it is obvious she tries. She is always beautifully attired and has found a style of dress that is flattering to her as well as comfortable. Her uniform as this poster calls it is appropriate for the occasion as well as the climate. Janet
DeleteAgree with you Marina 17:57.
DeleteCamilla is appropriately dressed for the occasion and the climate.
Given that she is not a fashionista and has only recently changed from her horses and hounds’ life to being a royal figurehead, I think she warrants praise and not criticism.
If the criticism is that Camilla doesn't vary her wardrobe much, that would be true. She has a couple of signature looks, and she modifies them slightly. Given that she was never one much for fashion, it is no surprise that she is in one of her typical designs. That does not mean that she is not dressed appropriately for this reception. I love the palazzo style pants. They are an adventurous choice for someone that would rather be dressed in jeans and a blazer -- which she looks fabulous in!
DeleteQueen Camilla's kaftan is less better than the pink one and the white one. Again the shoulders which are too square and again another clutch. I think she brought her complete collection of clutches, handbags, purses, etc. in white, silver and gold. The way the pants are finished at the hemline look too much like pajama's. The pants are really too wide.
ReplyDeleteKing Charles is wearing another ethnic embellished shirt. The contrast with Camilla's outfit couldn't be bigger.
Nice to see the king in a more relaxed shirt. The suits must be terribly hot in this climate.
DeleteI like seeing Charles dressed something other than a suit. It is very obvious that he doesn't wear short sleeves. I don't know if I have ever seen a farmer tan that low on the arm before.
DeleteSo royal splendour is truly gone to be replaced with this casual attire. All very well in its own way but underwhelming! There are so few occasions left for the British royal family to dress up and the CHOG banquet used to be one of them but its now fallen by the wayside too!
ReplyDeleteThe dresscode for the dinner is set by the host country. They apparently opted for traditional Samoan dress for men and cocktail, leaning on black tie, wear for women. Understandable given the tropical setting. One might get a different picture next time, depending on where it will be held.
DeleteI think Camilla looks wonderful. I like that she always looks elegant and comfortable in her outfits. Even if she sticks with the same shape to her outfits, it suits her very well. I also think Charles looks more relaxed and comfortable especially in her presence.
ReplyDeleteFor me Queen Camilla looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty outfit on Camilla. An internet search of definitions states that the difference between a caftan and a tunic is a caftan has larger sleeves! Pretty fabric, pretty blue color. Charles looks like he's doing well w/the cancer treatments. Kudos to his medical team. Christine
ReplyDeleteVery nice look for both.
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The Queen looks fabulous in this outfit. Colour, style just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteC'est un très joli bleu qui va bien à Camilla et j'aime aussi les petites paillettes argentées qui sont parfaites pour une tenue de soirée.
ReplyDeleteD'habitude je n'aime pas trop les pantalons très larges mais ici ce n'est pas choquant et ça s'accorde très bien avec le style de la tunique. Paloma.
The design of this ensemble suits the Queen beautifully, the color is divine. King Charles looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI agree 100%! I think Queen Camilla looks beautiful in this outfit. Janet
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ReplyDeleteCamilla looks lovely. I like her outfit and her hair style. The first picture is one of the best of both of them. The King looks very well and healthy. It's amazing how radiant they look after all that travel.
Camilla is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteDeadeggs, so nice to see you again!
ReplyDeleteYes Camilla has found a "uniform" but so did QE and Q Beatrix and I find it only understandable.
And this particular "uniform" looks fantastic, lovely color, nice movement to the skirt and the fabric seems appropriate for the weather.
Luna
I like to think of it as her signature look versus uniform.
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