Royal Style: A Double Breasted Safari Suit? We need to discuss...

[Maireas]

Hello style mavens, let's continue the chat...

I love Kate’s dress and tiara - she’s really pulled out all the stops as far as bling and sparkles go! She looks great.

Sophie’s hair looks lovely, and it looks like she’s finally got a tiara upgrade 🙂

Elke Budenbender looks very chic.
I don't really know why Anne has chosen that dress, she does have some nice evening wear, but that does nothing for her. She's very slim, but that creates lumps, most unflattering.

That top right hand pic with Wills…. They look like a King and Queen already. She looks absolutely beautiful

Yes it's not quite right but it may have been hard to get it to sit any other way.

I'm so over the cape sleeves too and I'm generally a fan. I really, really hope she lets that silhouette go for a very good long while now. She looks fab in it as usual but it does just get so, so boring after a while when she repeats things so many times.

As you said, I'm very happy to see her in a new tiara. Finally!!

I think Sophie's tiara is a rewear. I like her dress, she doesn't often wear dark colours, but this is very flattering with the slashed neck.

Kate's dress is beautiful 😍 as is the tiara but she needs to embrace a tiara updo.
Sophie is definitely boarding on the dreaded frumpy.
Anne is just Anne.
Birgette looks as elegant as always

Sophie's worn her tiara before. It's that sort of funny looking aquamarine one.

Cherry and chocolate. I want the recipe. I've asked for Ginja liqueur and some chocolate cups for Christmas from my family. Heaven.

Here's the summary of all the jewels work by the royals at the banquet:

https://www.thecourtjeweller.com/2025/12/the-princess-of-wales-debuts-the-indian-circlet-at-the-german-state-banquet.html#more-66581

I'm pulling my hair out here looking for posh stuff to put into bath water for my wonderful DIL. She works so hard and loves a relaxing bath. She loves Chanel but they only do shower gels.

Who does luxury bath smellies?

I do like the L'Occitane almond bath milk. It isnt foamy so it means it isn't drying ans I don't have to rinse off in the shower afterwards! Aromatherapy Associates do a range of bath oils too, though I find their scents a tad strong.

Bless Anne. She looks like she threw something on but was feeding the dogs and horses up to the last minute.

L'Occitane do a nice gift bag and if you smile the mil gets some small samples.
Anne needs to send that dress to the charity shop. Kates dress is pretty but time to axe the wings.

Thanks for that, @wordler .

Not the last word in luxury perhaps, but I just had a wonderful bath using L'Occitane Almond Milky Math - smells gorgeous and not slippery!
Omg - I was just typing thoughts as I saw your post @KillingMeDeftly!
Kate looks absolutely stunning. Anne, brilliant lady but no to the outfit. I want to like Sophie's but not too sure.

Sophie made a mistake with the necklace and the neckline of her lovely dress.

Thanks. I've asked for the loccitane rose moisturiser for myself for Xmas my skin is so dry after the surgery it's like a snowstorm when I take my trousers off 🙈. I'll have a look at the almond milk.

Chanel do do shower gels but the main ingredients are basically the same as what you'd get in a shower gel from Boots! May as well save your money for a bottle of No 5 fragrance instead.

Olverum bath oil is absolutely lovely. I love the REN Rose Otto oil too, but sadly REN has gone out of business.

Keep an eye out in your local TK Maxx. They often get batches of stock from brands that have been discontinued. It's also worth taking a look on eBay.

Catherine looks absolutely stunning in that tiara and dress. IMO it is only eclipsed by her gold James Bond dress.

That does sound absolutely lovely too. I've already got almond milk and a spa robe in John Lewis basket. Just checking to see if her granny likes a nice bath. She's a keen gardener and it sounds just the ticket for relaxing in.

C on a bike. Is Anne wearing her dressing gown?

Catherine’s dress is such an amazing colour, love it ! The tiara does look a bit oversized, but the up close detail of it is incredible. 🤩🤩🤩

No she’s wearing a sofa by the looks of it