Royal style: 'tis the season for tiaras, fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la

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There are a lot of McCorquodales! Barbara Cartland was married to two cousins, so Raine is Neil McCorquodale's (Sarah's husband) Aunt.

I saw that documentary about Raine. I liked her more after I saw that. I'm sure Johnny Spencer wasn't an easy chap to be married to, and the kids were horrid to her. When Diana needed her she was there for her tho

While her own mother apparently called her a whore for dating Hasnat Khan and Dodi!

Weren't there allegations of cruelty in Johnny and Frances' divorce proceedings? I think I read that somewhere.

I think Raine must have had a kind heart, nursing Johnnie back to health after a stroke, leaving a large legacy to a long standing employee.

Raine could be absolutely vile - I saw it working at Althorp.

a lot of money for a second hand frock!

Do tell @ajandjjmum!

I worked as a catering contractor, and her overall attitude was unpleasant. The one occasion that always sticks in my mind was when she found someone had been smoking where they shouldn't have been, and screamed 'whoever it is, I hope they die a very painful death from cancer'.

I hate smoking, but felt that was a little extreme!

She knew she was disliked by family and staff alike, with very few loyal to her - and fully understood that she would be out as soon as Johnny was no more. I suspect that was why she fought so hard to save him, when he had his stroke - but without a doubt, it was her that did so.

How did these gowns get away from them in the first place?

@birdy1978 posted pictures of Camilla commissioning HMS Prince of Wales earlier in the week, but I don't think we discussed. Check out Camilla's brooch - prince of wales feathers proudly on display.

I like the jaunty puffed sleeves on her coat.

Camilla looks lovely in her powder blue, she's looking a bit perkier health wise too.

Memorial service for some rich NCP bloke/sycophant who wants to buy the RF a yacht or something.
Anyway. Sophie culottes just don't work with the cut of her coat. Like the petrol blue colour though and her hat shape is similar to Cam's yesterday.

Although Eddie is wearing his double breasted standard I don't think it looks too bad in the darker colour.

Isn't that the jumpsuit Sophie wore to Ascot a few years ago?

Ah so it is. It doesn't look great under a knee-length coat.

Great spot Queen

According to Twitter, Madeleine added a riviere of diamonds to the bottom of her aquamarine tiara last night. I didn't spot that.

Any tiara predictions for tonight? I think Madeleine will wear her modern fringe and CPV her Aunt's tiara and Sofia the cut steel bandau

What's happening tonight?

It's the Diplomatic Reception tonight but I didn't think the Swedes would be there? Let's hope we get more than a car shot of Kate.

Those trousers are a fright on Sophie.
Style wise she's very hit and miss.

The only good thing to be said about Sophie's outfit is that the petrol blue shade suits her.

Don't the Swedes have a gala dinner tonight?

Sophie must've been freezing in that jumpsuit, even with a coat on. It is thin material - Ascot is a summer meeting.

That’s a miss from Sophie there.