Royal Style and Beauty: Open the vaults, alert the nation, get out bling for the Coronation!

[Maireas]

Well, we're in the run up to C day, now. Thanks to @chesterelly for the thread title suggestion 😊

Colour will not be a problem! I shall be radiant in hi-viz 😉

Tell me you'll at least have your tiara on?

But of course!☺️

All day Saturday 😊.

(H&S permitting)

Here you go

Lovely! I can't photograph all of mine, but I have a few beauties I'll share later.

Also a lonely little hair pin

That's so pretty

I have found a wow brooch yet. This particular charity shop has a first floor bridal section I wonder if they have tiaras 😁

Oooh, I bet they do.

Now that would be disappointing. Another pastel coat dress on Kate 🥱

Hats with long dresses used to be de rigueur for formal day events.

The late Queen at Princess Margaret's wedding.

They did - I don't like that look, @CarolinaInTheMorning . Beautiful colour, though.

Please tell me I haven't ordered a new TV (to watch the Coronation- DH thinks it's for sport) and there will be less bling than Coronation Street?!?

That’s dedication right there! 👏🏼

@ArcaneWireless tbh the current one will only turn itself on after you've begged and pleaded with it multiple times, with much jabbing of buttons - there may be some swearing too.
It's only got days left I think, but it was 10 last month - is that a good "innings" for a telly these days?🤷‍♀️

My little telly is about 18 years old I think. A gert big 20 incher! If that!

I think anything over 10 is a bloody good innings. And to be honest an on the wonk telly that weekend would give me a wee bit dread of potential fomo!

Wow, good life span for a tv. You're giving me ideas though about a splendid new set for May 6th at Maireas Manor.....

I went for an LG from AO, 55" upsizing from 42" so I should be able to nuzzle the horses that pull the carriages.

Arcane DH retired 5ish years ago, since then it's been used quite a bit, IYSWIM...I'm also that age when you don't sleep much, so it's seen some nocturnal hours too.

I love that outfit for Margaret's wedding, the clear colour, the gorgeous silk and lace fabric, the beautiful simple shape, Norman Hartnell at his best.

I like the roses on the hat, echoing Margaret Rose's name. The Mall was arched with roses on the day!
The brooch Elizabeth wore is the True Lover's Knot brooch, her largest diamond brooch. Bought from Garrard in 1932 by Queen Mary, it dates from the late 19th century.
Mary often wore it centrally on her chest. Elizabeth often wore it to State Banquets, or on Remembrance Day.

My husband surprised me earlier by asking if I'd like to go up to London to see the coronation on the day. My first thought? How will I mumsnet? 😂😂😂

@notsuchafrugalkitty and not "how will I get my tiara there in one piece"???👑😁

Your husband? Or Hottie Haakon? 🤔

clicky link to the Express.

Just read that Lady Louise won't be on the balcony with her parents, etc. due to her not being a "working" royal.
Obvs, working in a garden centre whilst studying doesn't count.
Shame.

I should point out that by mumsnet, I meant, these threads! I'm not sure spending the day with DH is quite the same as spending it watching at home with you for company in my phone!