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Arab Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Charlotte pays subtle tribute to Queen Elizabeth at Trooping the Colour
LONDON, June 15: Princess Charlotte honored her late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II at Saturday's Trooping the Colour parade by wearing a symbolic piece of royal jewelry. The 10-year-old royal wore the Diamond Horseshoe brooch — a gift from Her Majesty — which she had previously donned at the Queen's state funeral in 2022. The brooch, steeped in royal history and affectionately tied to the Queen's well-known love of horses, was pinned to the front of Charlotte's light blue dress as she participated in the King's official birthday celebration. At the time of Queen Elizabeth's funeral, an Instagram user under the name @historyfamousjewels noted: 'At the funeral of QEII, Princess Charlotte of Wales wore a small diamond horseshoe brooch. The BBC states that it was a gift from HM QEII to the Princess. Fellow poster, Franck @britishroyalfamilywealth, recognized that it is a brooch worn by Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother in the 1920s.' The post further added, 'Franck also noted that Leslie Field stated the brooch was given to QEQM (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) by Queen Mary. I would like to pay tribute to the composure of the young Princess during what must have been an overwhelming experience.' Matching her daughter in style and sentiment, the Princess of Wales wore a striking blue coat dress by Catherine Walker, paired with a wide-brimmed hat by Juliette Botterill. She accessorized with the Irish Guards regimental brooch and the Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings — the latter crafted from pearls gifted to Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip on their wedding day by the ruler of Bahrain in 1947. Ahead of the parade, royal fans gathered along the Mall, many carrying cardboard cut-outs of their favorite royals. A life-sized image of the Princess of Wales, dressed in her iconic red Alexander McQueen dress worn during the 2012 Diamond Jubilee, was seen among the crowd. Others brought cut-outs of King Charles in full military regalia, a show of support as he continues treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. The Wales children — Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, 7 — remain a favorite among royal watchers. Last year's event featured touching behind-the-scenes footage of the Princess of Wales gently smoothing Charlotte's hair and holding her hand as they prepared to join the procession. Charlotte, who appeared nervous at first, quickly gained confidence with her mother's quiet reassurance. Trooping the Colour is a centuries-old tradition that celebrates the Sovereign's official birthday. Originating in the 17th century, the custom of 'trooping' regimental flags, or colours, ensured soldiers could recognize their unit's banners during the chaos of battle. A full-dress rehearsal known as the Colonel's Review took place last week as the final preparation before the King's official celebration. This year, the Coldstream Guards had the honor of presenting their regimental colour to King Charles. Following the parade, all eyes turned to the Buckingham Palace balcony for the traditional royal appearance during the RAF flypast. King Charles and Queen Camilla were front and center, with senior members of the Royal Family expected to join them, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children. Princess Anne, accompanied by her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, was also anticipated on the balcony. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, along with their daughter Lady Louise, 21, were expected as well. Their son, James, Earl of Wessex, 17, did not attend last year, and his participation remains uncertain. The Duke of Kent, 89, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were also likely attendees. As anticipated, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, did not attend the ceremony. The couple, having stepped back from royal duties, have not appeared at Trooping the Colour since 2019. Also absent was Prince Andrew, 65, who remains excluded from public royal events. His daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, are also not expected to attend, aligning with King Charles' vision for a streamlined monarchy focused on working royals. As in past years, royal children captivated onlookers during the flypast. In 2023, young Prince Louis delighted fans by mimicking the roar of the jets, playfully pretending to fly a plane while scrunching his face in concentration. While the official route of this year's flypast has not been confirmed, the Military Air Shows organization published a restricted airspace map indicating a path over the North Sea, East Anglia, Essex, and London. The aircraft were expected to fly over Buckingham Palace at 1 p.m. This year's event marked a notable change for King Charles, who did not ride on horseback as he has in previous years. Due to his ongoing cancer treatment, the King traveled in a carriage alongside Queen Camilla. It is understood that this change may become permanent, ending the monarch's brief revival of the "sovereign on horseback" tradition, which he resumed in 2023 — the first time a monarch had done so since Queen Elizabeth II in 1986. The King's last ride, in 2023, was reportedly challenging, with his horse Noble appearing unsettled and breaking into a canter during the procession. Queen Elizabeth, an experienced equestrian, famously rode her horse Burmese until the mare's retirement. She later transitioned to carriage travel and took her final salute from the Buckingham Palace balcony in 2022. This year also marked the return of Princess Anne to public riding, following a suspected horse-related injury last year. As Colonel of the Blues and Royals and holding the ceremonial role of Gold Stick, she rode alongside Prince William, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, and the Duke of Edinburgh, Colonel of the Scots Guards and London Guards. The King, 76, was hospitalized in January 2024 for an enlarged prostate and was subsequently diagnosed with cancer. His modified participation in this year's parade reflects a balance between royal tradition and his ongoing health needs.
Elle
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton Have an Adorable Twin Moment in Matching Blue Looks
On Saturday, Kate Middleton and her daughter, Princess Charlotte, wore matching blue ensembles to the annual Trooping the Colour event, which serves as the public celebration of King Charles's birthday—though his actual birthday is in November. The Princess of Wales was wearing an aquamarine coat dress with asymmetrical ivory lapels created by Catherine Walker, accessorizing with a matching wide-brimmed hat designed by Juliette Botterill millinery, and Queen Elizabeth's Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings for added sparkle. The ten-year-old princess was in a slightly paler shade dress with a white bow at her waist and a pair of white flats. She had her hair half up and half down, and appeared to be delighted to take the carriage from Buckingham Palace beside her mother. Charlotte's older brother, Prince George, and younger brother, Prince Louis, were also at the parade, wearing navy blue suits with red ties that matched Prince William's bright red military uniform. Kate's dress was seemingly also a reference to the late Princess Diana, who wore a similar look by Catherine Walker in 1992 on a visit to India, as well as a pair of pearl drop earrings. This was the Princess of Wales's first Trooping the Colour since announcing her cancer had gone into remission in January. She shared photos of a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she received her treatment throughout 2024. 'It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focussed on recovery,' she wrote on Instagram at the time. 'As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal. I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead.' Kate did attend the Trooping the Colour parade in 2024, despite being in treatment.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Princess Charlotte twins with mum Kate in teal dresses at Trooping the Colour
Check out the pictures below Teal Appeal Princess Charlotte twins with mum Kate in teal dresses at Trooping the Colour Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Royals were out in force today at the annual Trooping the Colour. And the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte made sure no one missed them, both dressing in a bold teal blue. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales both wearing teal Credit: Getty 7 Both outfits had white accents Credit: Getty 7 The Princess of Wales wore a matching hat Credit: Getty 7 The Princess of Wales was accompanied by her three children in the carriage Credit: Reuters 7 All smiles from the Princess of Wales and her daughter Credit: PA 7 The Princess of Wales laughing with her children Credit: Splash 7 The mother and daughter sat next to one another in the carriage, with Kate in a smart teal coat dress with striking white accents across the lapel and colour, and a matching hat. It is believed her dress is from Catherine Walker - one of the Princesses favourite designers. Her wide-brimmed hat is by Juliette Botterill according to reports. In her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, Kate accessorised her dress with the regimental brooch as well as the Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings in a sweet tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. This is the first time Kate has worn this bold teal blue colour. Whilst Charlotte, 10, wore a muted teal dress and had her hair in her signature half up, half down plaits.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Princess Charlotte twins with mum Kate in teal dresses at Trooping the Colour
THE Royals were out in force today at the annual Trooping the Colour. And the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte made sure no one missed them, dressing in a bold teal blue. 7 The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte of Wales both wearing teal Credit: Getty 7 Both outfits had white accents Credit: Getty 7 The Princess of Wales wore a matching hat Credit: Getty 7 The Princess of Wales was accompanied by her three children in the carriage Credit: Reuters 7 All smiles from the Princess of Wales and her daughter Credit: PA 7 The Princess of Wales laughing with her children Credit: Splash 7 The mother and daughter sat next to one another in the carriage, with Kate in a smart teal coat dress with striking white accents across the lapel and colour, and matching hat. Whilst Charlotte, 10, wore a muted teal dress and had her hair in her signature half up, half down plaits. Kate, 43, beamed as she arrived for the King's birthday festivities on Saturday, riding in a carriage alongside her children, Prince George, The Princess was sat next to Charlotte, 10, with Louis and his older brother George sat opposite them. Charlotte took after her mother as they wore matching blue dresses, with Kate picking a blue coat dress from Catherine Walker - complete with a wide-brimmed hat by Juliette Botterill - for today's Trooping the Colour. In her role as Colonel of the Irish Guards, Kate accessorised with the regimental brooch as well as the Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings in a sweet tribute to the late
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kate Middleton Pays Tribute to the Late Queen Elizabeth in the Most Touching Way
As a true royal style icon, has been known for wearing her favorite pieces over and over again. This time, she wasn't wearing an old favorite of her own; instead, she was borrowing earrings from the late 's jewelry box. On Tuesday, May 13, Middleton presented the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design in London, and as a tribute to the monarch the award was named for, she wore the queen's Bahrain Pearl Drop earrings. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Accessorizing with earrings that once belonged to the queen is a subtle way for Kate to keep her memory alive at the event, especially since they seemed to be an important part of her collection. The earrings were created thanks to a wedding gift to the queen when she married Prince Philip in 1947, per The Court Jeweller. They were made with pearls from the Hakim of Bahrain, and the earrings also feature baguette and round diamonds. Queen Elizabeth wore the earrings publicly several times throughout her life, including in royal portraits and in the years before she became queen. Here, you can see her wearing them at a Remembrance Day service in 2015: Through the years, other women have been spotted borrowing the Bahrain pearl drop earrings, including and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Then again, with pearls and diamonds like these, who could stand leaving them in a jewelry box, rather than showing them off?
