Royal Style: Charles and his wee boots, and please - plenty of (Preloved) bling!

[Maireas]

Hello! New thread....thanks for the title suggestions!
Fingers crossed for some good festive style!

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I particularly like that the perspective makes that glass of champagne look a whopper! Yes please!! 🤪

I love the purple shirt. In fact, they all look fab there, and I especially like Sophie’s outfit there. She can sometimes look a bit “in the background “ style wise when with the other royal women, but I think she suits the high waisted trousers there and looks very comfortable in her role. I do love the united front and solidarity the royal women (and a couple of First Ladies) are presenting there regarding gender based violence. Great to see, and a very real and modern approach.
Rania needs different shoes. 😬

Totally agree that Rania needs a shoe intervention, @gluenotsoup. And that it's great to see these royal women raising awareness about this important issue.

I think Camilla looked great in that cream dress with the scalloped edge. Was there a brooch at the neckline? I didn't like EBG's blouse but that's because I'm not a fan of purple.

Camilla wearing a glamorous white/cream dress with her trusty boots. Sartorially dodgy but she doesn't give a damn 😂😂

I liked Camilla's dress, but thought it would have looked better if she'd worn shoes, especially as the event was inside.
I also really liked Mathilde's outfit with the sleeve detail.

I was pleased that the First Lady of Ukraine 🇺🇦 was there too.

Camilla's speech was strong and purposeful, and because she's Queen now, should get a lot of press coverage to help raise awareness.

The camera angle across the tray of champagne made an interesting photo!
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It was really great to see such a gathering in aid of such an important cause - I thought they all looked well within their wheelhouses, and good.

Meanwhile, Victoria has found a By Malina dress I actually like!

Royal Jewels ~ Queen Camilla, The Queen Consort's Van Cleef & Arpels Bouton d’or Ballerina Brooch

Van Cleef & Arpels began making ballerina inspired brooches circa 1941. The firm’s designer, Maurice Duvalet, created the beautiful pieces working in concert with manufacturer John Rubel and renowned choreographer George Balanchine. Van Cleef & Arpels ballerinas had a steady run in the jeweler’s collection from the forties through the late 1960s. There have been some new designs added to the ballerina / dancer collections within the past 2 decades, this one being among those.

This particular brooch is described as a Bouton d'or ballerina clip crafted from 18K yellow gold. The piece contains 8 lapis lazuli stones, 7 turquoise gems and a total of 44 round diamonds weighing 1.1 carats in total. The back of the brooch has the creator's mark. The piece is approximately 7.5 cm x 4.5 cm and retails for approximately £68,100 or $81,000 US.

This brooch made its royal debut in November 2022 when it was worn by HM Queen Camilla, The Queen Consort to present Mikhail Baryshnikov with The Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Award, the Royal Academy of Dance' highest honor.

The Queen Consort also owns a 1950's Van Cleef & Arpels Ballerina brooch which we've already covered and can be found in the link provided below.

Cornwall / 1950's Van Cleef & Arpels Ballerina Brooch: www.facebook.com/HistoryandLivesoftheBritishRoyals/photos/a.183788916347972/1066913784702143

Shared from History & Lives of the British Royals
www.facebook.com/History-Lives-of-the-British-Royals-122845112442353/ #HLofBR

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@Serenster yes that’s a gorgeous dress. She’s worn the brand a lot over the last 6 years (at least), I’m sure there’s more than one you’d like.

I agree that the Queen should have worn shoes. But on the other hand it’s quite nice that she’s not too fussed.

Here’s a photo of Bea and Edo. Love her outfit - every element is just right IMO. I would happily wear it.

Lovely dress on CPV but not sure it's "her colour".
Perhaps a brighter lipstick ?
Sophie looked lovely at the QC Camilla do. I wasn't keen on Mathilde's outfit at it. She is very hit and miss sartorially imho.

Mathilde generally does big occasions well (the caped white gown) but I find her day to day wear a little boring and matronly.

I love this dress on her, and the dark manicure looks great with it. The dress is a rewear - she wore it in Rome last year, and perhaps on a couple of other occasions.

Oh I missed CPV's dress. Love it and the manicure but agree that a darker or brighter lipstick was called for!

@justasking111 - thank you for the jewellery details! Some great info there.
I like that By Malina dress as well, just hits the glam spot.

Leti looking glam here. Felipe is 6' 5" he's a big guy

Leti always looks stylish but that dress is a bit fussy and ornate for my taste.

Leti's dress would be lovely if it had the pattern all the way instead of the black on the hips.

That's a re-wear from Leti, isn't it? I think it's supposed to represent a traditional Spanish design, but I'm not keen for the reasons pp have said.

That was an astute move by Camilla, to distance herself from the old guard of the Ladies in Waiting, and not a moment too soon. Hopefully, the focus will stay on Camilla and her important work about violence against women.

What's the female equivalent of "phallic"? Because that's what Leti's dress reminds me of!

Kate has arrived in Boston….not sure I like the polo neck www.instagram.com/p/ClmTmmssH_G/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

I love that look!

It's her smart, business look. Very appropriate, safe and i like the simplicity of it.

She's wearing Diana's sapphire earrings, which I don't like, but I get why she wears them

I love Kate in a trouser suit, and I love a polo neck (on me) so that's a ✔ from me