It was always going to be difficult for guests to outshine King Charles III at Saturday’s coronation. The newly crowned monarch was decked out in gilded garb and centuries-old regalia, after all. Still, a handful of A-listers at Westminster Abbey managed to (briefly) steal the spotlight with bold ensembles by some of the world’s best designers. Below, you’ll find 13 standout looks.
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The Prince of Wales
Image Credit: Getty The Prince of Wales wore the ceremonial dress uniform of the Welsh Guards to mark his new position as Colonel of the Regiment. Made from Hainsworth’s scarlet wool doeskin, the uniform featured intricate gold embroidery on the collar and cuffs.
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The Princess of Wales
Image Credit: Getty The Princess of Wales sported an ivory silk crepe gown designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. (Burton also made her wedding dress in 2011.) The gown, which was embellished with silver bullion and embroidered with national emblems, was topped by the red-and-blue Royal Victorian Order Mantle. The princess also wore an elegant bejeweled headpiece that was custom-made by British milliner Jess Collett in collaboration with Burton. Burton also created a matching ivory dress for Princess Charlotte.
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Queen Camilla
Image Credit: Getty Celebrated British couturier Bruce Oldfield was responsible for Queen Camilla’s regal ivory gown. Made from a peau de soie silk, the dress featured celebratory bunting in antique gold and silver thread. It was also adorned with an array of flowers in honor of the royal couple’s love of nature. Camilla also got to don Queen Mary’s Crown which notably features the famous Cullinan III, IV, and V diamonds.
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Prince Harry
Image Credit: Getty Although Prince Harry wasn’t allowed to wear a military uniform, he still looked undeniably sharp in a Dior men’s morning suit by British designer Kim Jones.
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Princess Eugenie
Image Credit: Getty Princess Eugenie of York was also dressed by Kim Jones. The mom-to-be wore a custom-made, mid-length Fendi dress in navy silk and satin with a matching cashmere, embroidered obi belt, Swarovski-encrusted gloves, and a ISeeU Peekaboo bag.
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Lionel Richie
Image Credit: Getty Music royalty Lionel Richie looked the part in a three-piece suit by Esclot London. The singer paired a classic black tailcoat with charcoal-gray pants and a silver tie.
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Jill Biden and Finnegan Biden
Image Credit: Getty President Biden skipped the historic event, but his wife and granddaughter represented him (and the country) in stylish fashion. First Lady Jill Biden wore a periwinkle-blue Ralph Lauren ensemble while her granddaughter Finnegan Biden rocked a yellow cape dress by Markarian.
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Emma Thompson
Image Credit: Getty Beloved actress Emma Thompson rocked an eye-catching red floral coat by New Zealand-born designer Emilia Wickstead over a traditional little black dress. She also wore black pumps and a velvet purse by Roger Vivier, along with a Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order badge that was given to her by Prince William in 2018.
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Joanna Lumley
Image Credit: Getty British actress Joanna Lumley, famous for playing Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous, looked, well, absolutely fabulous in a chic navy-blue tent dress with a Peter Pan collar and Van Dal wedges.
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Pippa Middleton
Image Credit: Getty Pippa Middleton nailed understated elegance with a Claire Mischevani coat in a pale-yellow hue and a matching headpiece by Jane Taylor.
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Justin and Sophie Trudeau
Image Credit: Getty Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau wore a smart navy suit, but was upstaged by his wife, Sophie, who donned a beautiful blush-pink Ted Baker dress.
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Edward Enninful
Image Credit: Getty Editor-in-chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful was suitably dapper in a bespoke morning suit from famed Savile Row tailoring house Huntsman.
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Queen Rania of Jordan
Image Credit: Getty Pippa Middleton and Finnegan Biden weren’t the only ladies in yellow. Queen Rania of Jordan jumped aboard the summery trend in a pale lemon Tamara Ralph couture dress.
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Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan
Image Credit: Getty Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan opted to honor her country by wearing the national dress (kira) in a sophisticated lavender hue.
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Queen Letizia of Spain
Image Credit: Getty Queen Letizia of Spain was pretty in pink in a bubblegum-colored creation by Carolina Herrera. The Spanish monarch wore a long-sleeve peplum top with detailed embroidery and a matching midi skirt. She also opted for a clutch and shoes in the same striking pink hue. The outfit Barbiecore at its finest.
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Queen Suthida of Thailand
Image Credit: Getty Queen Suthida of Thailand opted for a traditional blue outfit with a long-sleeve blouse, a yellow sash, and a patterned skirt. The royal’s jewelry was the highlight, though; she paired a statement diamond-and-sapphire necklace and matching drop earrings.
