Queen of E's funeral fashion

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Anonymous wrote:Kate looked elegant and regal as always. A modern-day Audrey Hepburn. Beautiful!

She did look beautiful and regal but dress was nothing special.

That was probably on purpose, you know to keep the attention away from her.

Uh, she's been wearing a lot of enormous jewelry this week for someone who doesn't want the attention on her. I think she's doing some queen-in-waiting drag. Not a criticism -- that's what she is and she and William will likely have very large roles under Charles reign because of his age and the fact that Kate is much better liked by the public than Camilla (though people have softened towards her a bit... but they still prefer Kate).

I didn't get the sense Kate was trying to keep attention off herself at all. I sense that she was fully aware of the attention on her, her husband, and her children and that she was very careful to deliver the right messages.

MM, meanwhile, did seem to be trying to fade into the background. And for good reason -- the press and commentary about her is critical no matter what, so I sense her goal was to be as unassuming as possible and let others have the spotlight. She is at a point with the British press (and many people) where she can do no right.

The Princess of Wales is not making her own clothing and jewelry selections. She would have had a dresser and would have been advised of specific pieces of jewelry that are appropriate given their historical significance to Queen Elizabeth’s reign. She listens to those around her which is part of the reason that she never puts a foot wrong. She didn’t wake up this morning and decide to put on that pearl choker, trust me.

She wore the same jewelry she wore to the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

I read that pearls are traditionally worn for funerals and morning, hence the choker. I thought it looked nice, as did the large brooch she wore the other day.

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Anonymous wrote:The most ridiculous thing was Jill’s black headband.

Thank you for this! I had to call my sister to take a look at Jill’s headband. It was terrible. Maybe because of her blond hair?

She often picks clothes that don’t suit her or the occasion. She really needs help.

She’s exercising her freedom to dress whatever she wants, Turn the page and go back to your life.

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Anonymous wrote:The most ridiculous thing was Jill’s black headband.

Thank you for this! I had to call my sister to take a look at Jill’s headband. It was terrible. Maybe because of her blond hair?

I actually really liked the headband. She isn't British so why wear the hat? She is very appropriately bridging the gap. It's absolutely perfect.

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Anonymous wrote:Kate looked elegant and regal as always. A modern-day Audrey Hepburn. Beautiful!

She did look beautiful and regal but dress was nothing special.

That was probably on purpose, you know to keep the attention away from her.

Uh, she's been wearing a lot of enormous jewelry this week for someone who doesn't want the attention on her. I think she's doing some queen-in-waiting drag. Not a criticism -- that's what she is and she and William will likely have very large roles under Charles reign because of his age and the fact that Kate is much better liked by the public than Camilla (though people have softened towards her a bit... but they still prefer Kate).

I didn't get the sense Kate was trying to keep attention off herself at all. I sense that she was fully aware of the attention on her, her husband, and her children and that she was very careful to deliver the right messages.

MM, meanwhile, did seem to be trying to fade into the background. And for good reason -- the press and commentary about her is critical no matter what, so I sense her goal was to be as unassuming as possible and let others have the spotlight. She is at a point with the British press (and many people) where she can do no right.

The Princess of Wales is not making her own clothing and jewelry selections. She would have had a dresser and would have been advised of specific pieces of jewelry that are appropriate given their historical significance to Queen Elizabeth’s reign. She listens to those around her which is part of the reason that she never puts a foot wrong. She didn’t wake up this morning and decide to put on that pearl choker, trust me.

She wore the same jewelry she wore to the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

I read that pearls are traditionally worn for funerals and morning, hence the choker. I thought it looked nice, as did the large brooch she wore the other day.

They are and she has worn them on 2 prior occasions, including the Duke of Edinburg’s funeral. Someone would have been advising her about the pieces, in all likelihood, particularly for an event as significant as this one. The choker was a special piece commissioned by the Queen during her reign using pearls that were a gift.

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Anonymous wrote:Kate looked elegant and regal as always. A modern-day Audrey Hepburn. Beautiful!

She did look beautiful and regal but dress was nothing special.

That was probably on purpose, you know to keep the attention away from her.

Uh, she's been wearing a lot of enormous jewelry this week for someone who doesn't want the attention on her. I think she's doing some queen-in-waiting drag. Not a criticism -- that's what she is and she and William will likely have very large roles under Charles reign because of his age and the fact that Kate is much better liked by the public than Camilla (though people have softened towards her a bit... but they still prefer Kate).

I didn't get the sense Kate was trying to keep attention off herself at all. I sense that she was fully aware of the attention on her, her husband, and her children and that she was very careful to deliver the right messages.

MM, meanwhile, did seem to be trying to fade into the background. And for good reason -- the press and commentary about her is critical no matter what, so I sense her goal was to be as unassuming as possible and let others have the spotlight. She is at a point with the British press (and many people) where she can do no right.

The Princess of Wales is not making her own clothing and jewelry selections. She would have had a dresser and would have been advised of specific pieces of jewelry that are appropriate given their historical significance to Queen Elizabeth’s reign. She listens to those around her which is part of the reason that she never puts a foot wrong. She didn’t wake up this morning and decide to put on that pearl choker, trust me.

She wore the same jewelry she wore to the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral.

I read that pearls are traditionally worn for funerals and morning, hence the choker. I thought it looked nice, as did the large brooch she wore the other day.

The choker was QEII's

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Anonymous wrote:The most ridiculous thing was Jill’s black headband.

I thought that was the best!

Me too. I loved it and it look great for the occasion.

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Anonymous wrote:I liked Kate's jewelry.

The necklace was the Queens. They mentioned it many times on the broadcast.

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Anonymous wrote:The most ridiculous thing was Jill’s black headband.

It was an unfortunate choice.

It looked lovely

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Anonymous wrote:MM’s hat doesn’t seem seasonally appropriate. ::shrug::

Jill Biden looks completely ridiculous. TF is that stupid headband?

It looks like something she took off a Playboy bunny.

Really? Worse than the flower on Middleton's mother's hat?

The queen often wore hats with a similar decoration. In bright colors, which of course one wouldn’t wear at a funeral. I can’t say that this was an homage to the queen, but it crossed my mind since the hat seemed unusual.

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Anonymous wrote:What is the reason for wearing hats? To show respect or avoid hair issues and look near?

Are you new to the whole "Formal attire" in the UK? Weddings, funerals, color days ---every single event requires a hat for women. Come on.

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Anonymous wrote:The most ridiculous thing was Jill’s black headband.

Jill is pure class.

Define class!

Class = Jill Biden

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I wonder how the Queen planned to hand down her fabulous personal jewelry collection. Maybe the bulk goes to Camilla and then she lends it out like the Queen did.

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Anonymous wrote:And we have a winner:

Not that I’m wishing ill on William and George, but I’m on team Queen Charlotte.

I think Charlotte will be Queen.

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Kate's dress and hat were more appropriate for the occasion. She (or her team?) has impeccable taste.

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Kate's dress and hat were more appropriate for the occasion. She (or her team?) has impeccable taste.

Kate looks perfect, as usual. I don't care for MM's hat. It looks like like a sun hat for the beach. But hats are hard to pull off or most, especially Americans that aren't used to buying and wearing them formally. Her dress is fine, but did she not keep the cape on? Someone mentioned bare arms..