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Royal Style: summer's end, but not for style ❤️

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Maireas · 12/07/2026 17:33

The end of summer lies ahead, but we're hoping for more bling!

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Maireas · 23/07/2026 17:12

Yes! Very Sophie - the print dress and jacket, she looks nice, and I like her hair in those pictures. Philippe is looking quite dapper, maybe taking tips from his Spanish namesake!

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Maireas · 23/07/2026 19:09

https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/queen-letizia-outfit-repeating-espadrilles
Here's Leti in a navy blue Antik Batik dress, which I rather like. Espadrille alert for those of you with a strong dislike! Shout out to the lady next to her further down in the checked suit. I love it.

Queen Letizia Wears These Espadrilles So Often That They’re Named After Her

While attending a scholarship event in Madrid today, Spain's Queen Letizia made the case for shopping your closet.

https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/queen-letizia-outfit-repeating-espadrilles

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Lifestooshort71 · 23/07/2026 20:07

deeahgwitch · 23/07/2026 08:41

I hardly recognised her. She looks a bit different and I can’t put my finger on it.
The dress is fine.
I don’t like the hair style. It’s a bit flat or something.
Beautiful smile as always.

I don't think the centre parting with hanging curtains does anything for her - the same as Catherine. I do like the black dress but agree that something more summery would have suited the occasion.

BetterToBe · 23/07/2026 20:11

Liking Camilla’s trousersuit/jumpsuit outfit, live from the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games (channel 5).

Feels much more modern than her usual below the knee coat/dress.

BetterToBe · 23/07/2026 20:22

The first photo that I can find.

Royal Style: summer's end, but not for style ❤️
Maireas · 23/07/2026 20:23

I'm impressed that they've arrived in the TARDIS.

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locketrocket · 23/07/2026 22:19

Camilla’s jumpsuit doesn’t seem to flow well when she’s walking. There’s a pleat running down the front of her torso and doesn’t run well into the legs.

But I agree that it’s more appropriate at this event than a coat dress.

Pallisers · 23/07/2026 22:30

Maireas · 23/07/2026 20:23

I'm impressed that they've arrived in the TARDIS.

All I can think is the episode of W1A "now we're putting Tony in the Tardis"

Eaumyword · 24/07/2026 07:25

Leti looks fab in that navy summer dress - a perfect blend of cool but formal enough for the occasion. Also love the checked outfit! Bold and fun, but smart.

Maireas · 24/07/2026 07:41

Eaumyword · 24/07/2026 07:25

Leti looks fab in that navy summer dress - a perfect blend of cool but formal enough for the occasion. Also love the checked outfit! Bold and fun, but smart.

Yes, I really like that checked suit!. Also, I'm generally not keen on tiers, but I like Leti's dress, summery but not too informal.

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KiIIingMeDeftly · 24/07/2026 07:45

Love Leti's Antik Batik dress and even the espadrilles look fine with it!

deeahgwitch · 24/07/2026 08:16

If it were Sophie, Mathilde’s dress would be a couple of inches longer @Killingmedeftly😀
Leti’s dress looks well.
The jacket of the checked suit is slightly too long imo.

KiIIingMeDeftly · 24/07/2026 08:39

True! But I think Mathilde is quite tall so the dresses will naturally be shorter on her.

justasking111 · 24/07/2026 08:55

I like Letis dress. I recall having wavy braid sewn onto my dresses as a small child. Batik is a very complex and skilled process. I painted wax onto a tee shirt once and dyed it for an art project at school.

FGSWhatNow · 24/07/2026 09:36

Hi everyone, I'm very late catching up with the new thread but thank you OP for starting it off again. It's the first day of school holidays here so I've spend a happy half hour with a pot of coffee and some royal fashion. My highlights:

Charlene's gold dress. Absolute wow! She's looking so relaxed and healthy these days and it really shines through. I hope she's feeling as great as she looks!

Leti's new shirt dress that was on one of the links (photo attached) I think it's gorgeous but the fact that it's out of stock has stopped me being tempted into spending 240 quid on a dress I don't need 😆 It looks like we're going to be relying on Leti and family to keep us going over the summer while all the other royals are off on their hols.

Delphine. 'Nuff said. She clearly puts a lot of thought and effort into her appearance and I just love that she gives zero fucks about what people think. I know the fashion is different but she reminds me a bit of Vivienne Westwood in her approach to life and fashion. Love it.

Royal Style: summer's end, but not for style ❤️
StaySpicy · 24/07/2026 10:06

I don't normally post here but I thought Camilla's blue trouser jumpsuit thing yesterday at the Games looked great! Better when walking than standing still (agree a bit with a pp about the crease) but I love the colour and her matching shoes.

Royal Style: summer's end, but not for style ❤️
Maireas · 24/07/2026 10:27

I agree, it's a more modern look and really suited to the event.

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Pallisers · 24/07/2026 14:42

Leti's dress is absolutely gorgeous. Don't like the espadrilles with it though but still it is lovely.

That's a great photo of Camilla StaySpicy - she has really nailed her style (and gets 10/10 from me for use of royal jewellery)

RomainingCalm · 24/07/2026 16:00

Camilla looks great - I like that she's managed to take her favourite style of dress and turn it into a jumpsuit - it's absolutely recognisable as her. And I like Leti's dress - summery but more formal.

KnickerlessParsons · 24/07/2026 16:35

deeahgwitch · 23/07/2026 08:41

I hardly recognised her. She looks a bit different and I can’t put my finger on it.
The dress is fine.
I don’t like the hair style. It’s a bit flat or something.
Beautiful smile as always.

Has she done something with her teeth? Her smile looks odd different.

justasking111 · 24/07/2026 18:06

KnickerlessParsons · 24/07/2026 16:35

Has she done something with her teeth? Her smile looks odd different.

Who's hair/smile Camilla's?

deeahgwitch · 24/07/2026 21:07

No not Camilla.
Meghan.

Maireas · 24/07/2026 21:09

deeahgwitch · 24/07/2026 21:07

No not Camilla.
Meghan.

What do you mean? In that picture from MasterChef?

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AppleDumplingWithCustard · 24/07/2026 22:19

I think she’s had several sets of teeth since first coming to our notice.