
The rose is meant to represent England, while the shamrock represents Northern Ireland, thistle represents Scotland, and the daffodil represents Wales. Kate's McQueen gown features silver bullion thread-work motifs of rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock. The Kingmaker's Daughter is the story of Anne Neville, youngest daughter of the ruthless Earl of Warwick, the most powerful magnate in 15th century England. The Lady of the Rivers is the story of Jaquetta Woodville, mother to the White Queen. Also notable, the late Queen Elizabeth II wore a white gown to her coronation in 1953 that was embroidered with floral emblems of the countries that were part of the commonwealth. The Red Queen brings to life the story of Margaret Beaufort, heiress to the red rose of Lancaster. This color pairing is a nod, of course, the colors of the Union Jack.Ībout a week ago, at an official appearance, Middleton mentioned that her outfit would indeed include "a hint of blue." Not only did Queen Camilla wear a stunning white gown with a trailing cape, ornamented with gold embroidery, but white was also worn by a few participants in the procession into Westminster Abbey, including Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh. Details of the long sleeve gown reveal shimmering silvery embroidery at the sleeves and at the hemline, which matches her floral striking shimmery floral headpiece.


The Princess of Wales arrived for the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey today, Saturday May 6, wearing a stunning white embroidered Alexander McQueen gown topped with royal blue and red ceremonial robes.
