Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, attended the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday in London, channeling bridal inspiration for the historic occasion.
The duchess wore a white bridal-style Suzannah London gown, which the brand said was embroidered with British meadow florals inspired by ceramicist Rachel Dein and incorporated embroidery by Jenny King using traditional Irish stitch techniques.
She accessorized with pointed-toe Emmy London heels, a bespoke headpiece from Jane Taylor London featuring handmade satin leaves and cast silver snowdrops and Swarovski crystal.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh completed the look with a royal cloak that was requested by King Charles III, who asked other members of the royal family to wear ceremonial attire — which made for a striking image when they came together to wave from the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
Formerly Sophie Helen-Rhys Jones, she received her title upon marrying Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh — brother of King Charles III.
The couple have two children, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and James Mounbatten-Windsor, Earl of Wessex, who are respectively 15th and 14th in line for the throne of England.
The Duchess of Edinburgh can trace her lineage to King Henry IV of England.
Lady Louise accompanied her mother to the King’s coronation and also chose the same dress designer. Shel wore a white and blue floral-print silk dress from Savannah London, pairing the look with nude suede slingback pumps.
She also wore the same hat designer as her mother, selecting a bespoke blue fascinator from Jane Taylor London.
The coronation service, held at Westminster Abbey and conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, is a religious and formal ceremony that precedes the king’s procession. After the service, King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined other members of the Royal family in a parade toward Buckingham Palace.