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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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KiIIingMeDeftly · 12/08/2026 15:49

There were quite a few other royals at that event with Amalia. Our birthday Queen looks glam and Princess Benedicte is as elegant as ever. She reminds me a bit of Birgitte Gloucester, maybe it's Danish chic? (Daisy's style is many things but I wouldn't call it chic, and thank goodness for that!)
https://www.newmyroyals.com/2026/08/royals-attend-opening-ceremony-of-2026.html?m=1

Maireas · 12/08/2026 15:56

Daisy has a style all of her own. Closely followed by Max! I like Benedickte's shirtdress, also her chignon.
I'm not keen on Mary's outfit, colour or style.

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KiIIingMeDeftly · 12/08/2026 16:10

I agree re the colour but I do like the style. Navy or deep red might've been a better choice!

Maireas · 12/08/2026 16:15

KiIIingMeDeftly · 12/08/2026 16:10

I agree re the colour but I do like the style. Navy or deep red might've been a better choice!

Yes, I think it's mainly the colour tbh.

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RomainingCalm · 12/08/2026 16:42

Oh, I like Mary's dress, I'd wear that albeit in a bigger size! Zara looks good in that picture, would quite like to see a full-length picture.

Not fashion-related but is it only me that thinks of Jilly Cooper and Rupert Campbell Black when Aachen and showjumping is mentioned?

themessygarden · 12/08/2026 16:52

I've never seen a Hare Krishna looking like Meghan did the other night but I've obviously not been paying enough attention to them!

Neither have I, and nor did I suggest anything of the sort about the poor Hare Krishna’s 😉 !

What I did say was, the drape on the back of Meghan’s dress looked (to me) like the drape of a Hare Krishna robe, you can see how it draped, at the rear, when she was videoed walking past the bag pipers and I thought it very much resembled the drape on a Hare Krishna robe. 🙂

themessygarden · 12/08/2026 16:54

I love that dress on Queen Mary !

deeahgwitch · 12/08/2026 17:09

I do like Mary’s dress.
She has Leti style toned arms.
I wish ☹️
Gosh that is some scar on Amalia.
I was at the Dublin Horse Show last week @RomainingCalm and I can see where you are coming from…. 😉

SqueakyDinosaur · 12/08/2026 17:41

I would say that Daisy's style is theatrical. I love the fact that she designed a lot of her own clothes, as well as illustrating the Danish edition of Lord of the Rings and various theatre and opera productions. A genuinely very talented woman.

Maireas · 12/08/2026 17:51

SqueakyDinosaur · 12/08/2026 17:41

I would say that Daisy's style is theatrical. I love the fact that she designed a lot of her own clothes, as well as illustrating the Danish edition of Lord of the Rings and various theatre and opera productions. A genuinely very talented woman.

Yes, she is a talented stage designer. She's definitely very theatrical in her style.

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justasking111 · 12/08/2026 17:52

Well I didn't know Sarah inherited these. Pearl and diamond necklace is unusual.

Royal Style: summer's end, but not for style ❤️
bluegreygreen · 12/08/2026 19:05

themessygarden · 12/08/2026 16:52

I've never seen a Hare Krishna looking like Meghan did the other night but I've obviously not been paying enough attention to them!

Neither have I, and nor did I suggest anything of the sort about the poor Hare Krishna’s 😉 !

What I did say was, the drape on the back of Meghan’s dress looked (to me) like the drape of a Hare Krishna robe, you can see how it draped, at the rear, when she was videoed walking past the bag pipers and I thought it very much resembled the drape on a Hare Krishna robe. 🙂

Agree with this.

I think the dress looks amazing on her from the front, but there is too much fabric hanging at the back.
It would look better (in my opinion) if the cape just hung down over the one shoulder at the back.

(pictures from screenshots)

Royal Style: summer's end, but not for style ❤️
Royal Style: summer's end, but not for style ❤️
Royal Style: summer's end, but not for style ❤️
Maireas · 12/08/2026 19:08

justasking111 · 12/08/2026 17:52

Well I didn't know Sarah inherited these. Pearl and diamond necklace is unusual.

Beautiful necklaces. Those earrings were her mother's and she's worn them a lot.

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Eaumyword · 13/08/2026 07:17

RomainingCalm · 12/08/2026 16:42

Oh, I like Mary's dress, I'd wear that albeit in a bigger size! Zara looks good in that picture, would quite like to see a full-length picture.

Not fashion-related but is it only me that thinks of Jilly Cooper and Rupert Campbell Black when Aachen and showjumping is mentioned?

You aren't the only one!😆 Oh, lovely Jilly 💖
That diamond necklace is incredible - the individual diamonds are huge!

deeahgwitch · 13/08/2026 08:26

That is some diamond necklace on Sarah Chatto 😮
I really like the diamonds and pearls necklace.

eggandonion · 13/08/2026 08:32

That's one amazing necklace! It would go with so many outfits...I want one!

Serenster · 13/08/2026 08:49

themessygarden · 12/08/2026 16:52

I've never seen a Hare Krishna looking like Meghan did the other night but I've obviously not been paying enough attention to them!

Neither have I, and nor did I suggest anything of the sort about the poor Hare Krishna’s 😉 !

What I did say was, the drape on the back of Meghan’s dress looked (to me) like the drape of a Hare Krishna robe, you can see how it draped, at the rear, when she was videoed walking past the bag pipers and I thought it very much resembled the drape on a Hare Krishna robe. 🙂

Meghan’s dress isn’t actually draped like a toga from the rear. It actually has a train, which she has looped up over her left arm after leaving the red carpet, as trains are not very practical in real life!

Royal Style: summer's end, but not for style ❤️
Maireas · 13/08/2026 09:14

A train on a dress is so dramatic, however I can imagine it's not completely practical. Looping it makes sense.

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SqueakyDinosaur · 13/08/2026 10:03

I love both Sarah Chatto's necklaces, but I think each of them would look better on their own. The pearl and diamond one is much more delicate than the all-diamond one and I think it rather loses out if they're together.

bluegreygreen · 13/08/2026 10:31

Thanks @Serenster, that makes sense.

themessygarden · 13/08/2026 11:01

Serenster · 13/08/2026 08:49

Meghan’s dress isn’t actually draped like a toga from the rear. It actually has a train, which she has looped up over her left arm after leaving the red carpet, as trains are not very practical in real life!

That explains it, thanks ! I had only seen it from the front waist up. It looks really nice from the front

Eaumyword · 13/08/2026 13:50

Nice blouse, lovely colour.

SqueakyDinosaur · 13/08/2026 15:02

Excellent earrings, too. Following in her mama's footsteps!

KnickerlessParsons · 13/08/2026 15:27

It must be a lot cooler there than it is here.