King Charles III, September 19, 2022 PA Photos / Abaca
Dress code, precedence, traditions, rules of hierarchy, the coronation of Charles III is subject to a protocol of tremendous rigor. Historian, royalty specialist Nicoleta Gulache’s decoding for the uninitiated.
The coronation of King Charles III is fast approaching. Two thousand guests of the highest aristocracy will participate in this event, which will last one and a half hours, in the Westminster Cathedral of London. British royal family specialist, American historian Nicoletta Goulas deciphers the secrets of the highly regulated protocol regulating the ceremony.
In the video, Charles III and Camilla were welcomed in ball gowns at Berlin’s Bellevue Palace
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Tiara or hat
“At the moment, there is a big controversy going on in Buckingham Palace. During the last three coronations, the duchesses and members of the royal family wore diamond tiaras. But, as we saw with Princess Diana, Charles III is jealous of women who attract attention, he fears that they diminish his brilliance. Therefore, her daughters-in-law and other aristocrats may not be allowed to wear tiaras. Only Camilla would have one, to be replaced by the crown. The duchess objected. they demand their diadem.
Dress codes
“If the protocol adheres to tradition, women will wear long dresses. Otherwise they will have knee length skirts. The necklace is prohibited. All colors are allowed except purple, which is reserved for royalty and red, which is reserved for the military. Young people will wear stilettos and medium heels are tolerable for older people. If the diadem is prohibited, the guests will have fun with hats and combs decorated with flowers or feathers. Everything is allowed. We’re in for a surprise from Princess Beatrice of York, whose gorgeous fascinator she wore to William and Kate’s wedding will not be forgotten. The Princess of Wales (Kate) also likes to surprise with her architectural headscarf in the form of an ellipsoid or a maple leaf.
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symbols a “Green King»
“The color green is very present, even with the outfit. Charles III wants to embody the symbol of an environmental monarchy. The coronation invitation is decorated with spring flowers, illuminated ladybugs and depicts the folkloric figure of the “green man”, reflecting the gardener soul of the sovereign.
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“The rules of the hierarchy, which must be respected, are very strict. In the front row will be members of the royal family, as well as dukes and duchesses. We know that when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received their invitation, months of negotiations took place to ensure that their seats were not humiliating, such as next to Prince Andrew, whom Harry dislikes. If Meghan had not declined the invitation, she would have bowed her head to Kate, who is now the Princess of Wales.”
How to stand
“The evening following the coronation at Buckingham Palace is reserved for a limited elite. Every time the king and Camilla get up, you have to get up. When he finishes eating, we are not allowed to touch his plate anymore. Garlic is banned at Buckingham Palace and there is a protocol for ‘dinner talk’, most often focusing on the weather and bouquets that must contain myrtle. At the table, the king first speaks to those on his right, then addresses those on his left. You can’t touch a member of the royal family. The king’s dogs do what they want…”
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Source: Le Figaro
