The outfits Kate, Camilla and other royals wore to the coronation

The outfits Kate and Camilla wore to the coronation

Celebrating British design and craftsmanship, crowds at last saw Catherine, Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla's hotly anticipated coronation gowns, as the royals arrived at Westminster Abbey.The Princess of Wales is wearing an Alexander McQueen dress in ivory silk crepe with silver bullion, and embroidery featuring the floral emblems of the UK - rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock."The craftsmanship at McQueen is unrivalled," says fashion journalist, Tiffanie Darke.

According to Dr Benjamin Wild, a cultural historian and expert on royal dress, it is significant that none of the Royal Family are wearing tiaras. The tailored gown has an ivory, silver and gold colour palette, with bracelet-length sleeves, a wide neckline and a short train.

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