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What every member of Royal Family wore to King Charles Coronation

The royal family went all out for King Charles III's coronation, with lots of intricate dresses and robes on display.

The family's outfits signified their membership of historic orders of chivalry at the coronation. The ceremony was a Collar Day meaning the Windsors could wear morning dress with mantles appropriate to the most Senior Order to which they belonged - the Order of the Garter, Thistle or Royal Victorian Order.

Here are the ensembles worn by the royals in Westminster Abbey.

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The King

King Charles III stands after being crowned during his coronation ceremony (Getty Images)

Charles arrived at Westminster Abbey in his grandfather George VI's crimson Robe of State with a new crimson Coronation Tunic trimmed with gold artillery lace, cream silk overshirt and Royal Naval trousers. His deep red Coronation Tunic, made by Ede and Ravenscroft, and overshirt, with collars and cuffs featuring embroidered oak leaves and acorns, was inspired by designs worn by George V and George VI.

At the end of the ceremony for his departure, the newly crowned monarch swapped into a newly-made purple satin Coronation Tunic, trimmed with gold artillery lace, and George VI's grand purple silk velvet and gold embroidered Robe of Estate. The King wore his Garter Star and Garter Collar decorations.

The Queen

Queen Camilla is crowned with Queen Mary's Crown (AP)

The Queen's coronation gown, designed by Bruce Oldfield, was a tailored ivory, silver and gold coat-like dress embroidered with delicate garlands of British wildflowers. With motifs of daisy chains and forget-me-nots, it represented the King and Camilla's affection for nature, and also featured celebratory bunting, in antique gold and silver thread.

Oldfield's vision was to create a sophisticated and modern dress that showcases Camilla's style and personality in its details, Buckingham Palace said, describing it as "simple and tailored". On top, for her arrival at Westminster Abbey, the Queen wore the crimson velvet Robe of State with long train originally made for Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

At the end of the service, Camilla changed into her new purple velvet Robe of Estate, embroidered with gold motifs of 24 flowers.

Princess of Wales

Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, arrives for the Coronation of King Charles III, (Dan Charity/AP/REX/Shutterstock)

Kate wore a deep blue Royal Victorian Order mantle edged in scarlet over an Alexander McQueen embroidered ivory silk crepe dress. Her silver bullion, crystal and silver thread work three-dimensional leaf embroidery headpiece was by Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen.

The princess' earrings were a touching tribute to William's late mother, with the pearl and diamond pieces belonging to Diana, Princess of Wales. She also wore Queen Elizabeth II's George VI Festoon Necklace, which George VI commissioned for his daughter Princess Elizabeth in 1950.

Prince of Wales

Prince of Wales, Prince William, arrives for the Coronation of King Charles III, in London (Dan Charity/AP/REX/Shutterstock)

William wore his navy blue Order of the Garter mantle over his red Welsh Guards' ceremonial dress uniform as Colonel of the regiment. The cloak - which the prince wears to the Order of the Garter ceremony in June at Windsor each year - was made from deep blue silk velvet with white satin ribbons and a lining of white taffeta.

His dress uniform, single-breasted in style with a stand-up collar, was made from Hainsworth Scarlet Wool Doeskin. William wore his Pilots Wings badge, and his Queen's Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals.

His leg garments - known as overalls in the Army - are made from a blue-black wool barathea with two inch scarlet stripes. The prince also wore his Order of the Thistle sash and badge, Garter Star and Thistle Star, Order of the Garter Collar and Great George of the Order of the Garter.

Prince George

Prince George, one of four Pages of Honour, arriving at Westminster Abbey, central London (Getty Images)

George, along with the King's other Pages of Honour, wore a scarlet tunic decorated with gold lace trim and blue velvet cuffs, with an open-fronted design and lined in silk. He wore an ivory silk satin waistcoat trimmed in gold braid, with wool trousers and boots.
The uniforms were originally made during the reign of Elizabeth II and have been retailored for the coronation.

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Getty Images)

Charlotte was a mini-me version of Kate, with her similar silver bullion, crystal and silver thread headpiece by the same milliner.
She also wore an Alexander McQueen dress - with a cape - in ivory silk crepe, with rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs - with the emblems also featuring on her mother's dress.

Louis, five, wore a Hainsworth Garter Blue Doeskin Tunic with specially designed lace work embellishment to the collar, cuffs and fronts, made by bespoke Savile Row tailors Dege and Skinner. The Prince's leg garment was black, complete with Garter Blue stripe.

Duke of Edinburgh and Duchess of Edinburgh

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh arriving with Lady Louise Windsor (right) and the Earl of Wessex (left) at Westminster Abbey, central London, ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. (PA)

Edward wore morning dress with Garter Mantle. Sophie wore a Suzannah dress with a Jane Taylor headpiece and Royal Victorian Order Mantle.

Princess Royal

Princess Anne (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)

Anne wore her Blues and Royals uniform with the dark green Thistle Mantle, and the Thistle Collar, Garter Sash, Garter Star, Thistle Star, GCVO Star, full sized medals, KCVO Star and Companion of the Order of the Bath neck decoration. The Thistle cloak is made from deep green silk velvet with a lining of white taffeta, and features a hand embroidered gold badge and garter blue velvet hood.

Prince Andrew

The Duke of York arriving at Westminster Abbey (Getty Images)

He wore his Order of the Garter robe which holds special significance for the royals. The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior Order of Chivalry in Britain. Last June, Andrew did not appear alongside senior members of the royal family at the annual Order of the Garter ceremony at Windsor Castle.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (Getty Images)

It is understood the Duke of Sussex wore what he was asked to wear - a morning suit, with his medals pinned to his chest. However, Harry is a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) after being made so by the late Queen in 2015. This means he would be entitled to wear the order's vivid blue mantle.

Duke and Duchess of Gloucester

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attend the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Getty Images)

The Duke of Gloucester wore a morning coat with Garter Mantle, Garter Collar, Garter Star and Medals, while the Duchess of Gloucester wore a white dress with Royal Victorian Order Mantle, Star, Collar and Family Order.

Duke of Kent

Duke of Kent and Princess Michael of Kent arrive at the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey (AP)

The Duke of Kent wore a morning coat with Garter Star and Order of St Michael and St George neck decoration with Garter Mantle and Collar.

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