The Best Foreign Royal Fashion At King Charles III's Coronation

From Queen Letizia of Spain to Crown Princess Kiko of Japan.

The Best Fashion from Foreign Royals Attending King Charles's Coronation
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Unsurprisingly, fashion played a big role at the coronation of King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla, at Westminster Abbey today.

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While all eyes were on Charles and Camilla's royal regalia gear, as well as on other members of the British royal family (like Princess Kate's gorgeous Alexander McQueen dress and her not-quite-a-tiara headpiece), foreign royal families also brought their fashion A-game to the historic event. 

Ahead, see all of their best looks, from Queen Letizia of Spain to Crown Princess Kiko of Japan.

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain

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The queen in a bubblegum-pink ensemble composed of a peplum blouse and a midi skirt and clutch especially designed for her by Carolina Herrera's Wes Gordon, plus matching pink pumps, and a straw hat encased in sheer pink fabric; the king in a black military uniform with a light blue and crimson sash.

King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand

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The queen in a blue ensemble adorned with a yellow sash, diamond-and-sapphire jewels, a black box bag, and silver heels; the king in a black and yellow military uniform.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani of Qatar

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The Sheikha in a silver dress with embroidery and a cream cape; the Sheikh in a black suit and gray pinstripe trousers.

Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark

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The Crown Princess in a deep purple monochromatic ensemble consisting of a wrap dress, fascinator, and heels; the Crown Prince in a black military uniform.

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah of Malaysia and Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah

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Her Majesty in a sunny yellow ensemble with decorative silver embellishment; His Majesty in a white and black military uniform with a red sash.

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Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan

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The Crown Princess in a champagne ensemble with yellow decorative patterns; the Crown Prince in a long black jacket and gray pinstripe trousers.

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway

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The Crown Princess in a blush midi dress with floral jacquard pattern, plus a matching fishnet fascinator, beige heels, and Paula Rowan gloves; the Crown Prince in a red and black military uniform.

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan

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The queen in a custom pastel yellow dress with an off-the-shoulder bow collar designed exclusively for her by Tamara Ralph, plus white heels, a matching yellow fascinator, and a white clutch; the king in a navy suit with a white shirt, red tie, and black shoes.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco

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The princess in a monochromatic champagne-toned ensemble with an attached floor length sash, pointed-toe heels, and a fascinator adorned with a geometric bow; the prince in a black, navy, and red military uniform.
















King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso Lesotho

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The queen in a flowing blue-and-green embroidered gown featuring a structured neckline and puffy long sleeves, plus a blue fascinator and white furry adornment, a white envelope clutch, and sapphire-and-silver jewelry; the king in a black suit with a white shirt and blue tie.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan

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The queen in a light purple and gold blouse, an embroidered light-purple maxi skirt, beige heels, a beige clutch, and silver pendant earrings; the king in a purple and orange striped ensemble with white cuffs, black socks, and black shoes.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands

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The queen in a flowy white gown with a belt tie and a floral cutout pattern at the shoulders, plus beige heels, a white, ribbon-adorned fascinator, white gloves, and a beige clutch; the king in a black morning jacket, grey trousers, a white shirt, and a silver vest and tie.

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

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The queen in a cobalt-blue ensemble comprised of a long-sleeved dress with a belted waist, pointed-toe heels, a fabric hat, a square clutch, and a King's Portrait brooch; the king in a black and gold military uniform.

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Queen Anne Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos, and Crown Princess Marie Chantal of Greece

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The queen in a navy coat dress with black heels, a navy bow fascinator, white gloves, a navy clutch, and a diamond swan brooch; the crown prince in a black morning jacket, gray trousers, a white shirt, a pale blue tie, and black shoes; and the crown princess in a pastel blue belted gown featuring an oversized bow at the shoulder, matching blue shoes, a matching fascinator, and book-shaped clutch.

This article originally appeared in Harper’s BAZAAR US.



 


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