The King's birthday is officially celebrated by the ceremony of Trooping the Colour (King's Birthday Parade). The King’s Birthday Parade took place on 17 June 2023. King Charles III has taken part in his first Trooping the Colour as monarch. Since 1748, the Trooping of the Colour has marked the official birthday of the British Sovereign.
Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Anne, Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence and the Duke of Kent attended the birthday parade.
Catherine looks good in green, love the widebrimmed hat, hair and makeup is lovely. I am just not fond of the buttons. It is just that thad to much.
ReplyDeleteThere are too many buttons, the brooch was not necessary but a very classy look. I did not understand Camilla's outfit, i know she is a colonel but her outfit is an imitation of the the uniform!
DeleteHow cute are Louis's red shorts. Charlotte's sailor dress is adorable.
Not fond either of the buttoms.
DeleteTrès jolie Kate dans cette couleur vert tendre mais porte t-elle une robe/manteau aux boutons originaux ? J'adore le peu que je vois de la duchesse de Gloucester ; la couleur ivoire convient à merveille à Sophie ; trop mignonne Charlotte coiffée d'un petit chignon avec une tresse judicieusement harmonisés !
ReplyDeleteThey all look wonderful, especially the children.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree, what a wonderful display of fashion, the kids especially. Prince George looks especially grown up.
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Catherine looks very tired. A lot of harsh make-up also (more obvious in pictures on other websites). The jacket reminds me of the 80's. I was born then, but I can imagine Diana might have worn this. The colour suits Catherine. I'd like to see a picture of the whole outfit of Camilla. Her coat is in military style, I like it at first sight but I'm wondering why she chose this? Winners are Sophie, who looks exquisite, and the children. If Sophie would sell her own skincare and make-up, she'd be rich. I would like to know which products she uses, she looks better than ever nowadays.
ReplyDeleteQC is Colonel of the Grenadier Guards and therefore had a uniform made representing that particular regiment. CPoW is Colonel of the Irish Guards, therefore appeared in green and wore a shamrock brooch. Additionally, the Wales family, including Catherine, all wore colours that are also in the Welsh flag, which is green, white and red. WPow, of course, is Colonel of the Welsh Guards. All the clothes had a very specific meaning. SDoE and the Gloucesters did wear normal daywear, as they do not hold military positions of the regiments involved in Trooping the Colour. I hope that clarfies some of the questions raised.
DeleteStraight to the point and 100% true, every word. I couldn't agree more!
DeleteI also wonder if Catherine’s outfit may be a tribute to Her Late Majesty who wore vivid green on her last balcony appearance a year ago?
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@AnnieM The comparison to the Queen has been made elsewhere, with side by side images. I think she had her in mind as well as the Irish Guards.
DeleteDSC, thank you for your clear information!
DeleteThey all chose there colours carefully.
Always a feast for the eye, this celebration.
Mabel
Thanks DSC for the info.
DeleteCertainly a country which loves their traditions.
No for Kate's dress, Those fake pins are useless. Camilla why dress up masquerade for the operetta theatre? Either you wear a real uniform or you wear a dress, not this horror. Irene
ReplyDeleteLol, so true, agree with you Irene 👍
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The kids for the win.
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Ehrlich? alle sehen Klasse aus..es war eine tolle Veranstaltung..und wir orientieren uns nicht an einem Fünfjährigen: er hatte Spaß und wir alle auch...also alles ok: viele Großeltern wären stolz...da gibt's unter den s" Bürgerlichen" ganz andere Exemplare...also Kinder Kinder sein lassen
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DeleteI like Catherine's dress. The green color suits her. What I don't understand is the brooch in yellow gold ? Doesn't match the earrings and the buttons on her dress. I think less buttons would have been better. In a periodical about royals I read she is called now the Duchess of buttons. Camilla looks ridiculous in that military outfit. Sophie is looking very lovely lately. She looks younger and younger. Charlotte's dress is lovely but too long. At the coronation she also wore a white dress of the same length. She is still a little girl why can't they let her wear shorter dresses (skirts). Her hair is done like old women used to do. I think I saw the last women with their hair that way when I was a little girl. There are so many beautiful hairstyles for girls of her age. Why can't they let her hair loose, especially on events like this. I like little Louis in his red short trousers. He is behaving like every little boy of his age. I hope he can stay natural for a long time.
ReplyDeleteThe Princess of Wales is the honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards, and she is wearing their badge, which is gold.
DeletePersonally think Charlotte’s dress is lovely and totally appropriate for an eight year old girl on a formal occasion. Likewise, her hair, which I think has been styled beautifully and looks perfect. It’s what you would expect for a child at a wedding or similar event.
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Kate looks superb. Clothing, hair, make-up, colour it's all amazing. Camilla very well tailored dress in uniform style and forming a duo with Charles. It's a kind of cheerful ensemble. Love it too. Although I like classic children's clothes I think Charlotte's dress is a bit too classic and boring
ReplyDeleteCharlotte is already a mini Kate, already wearing boring dresses at her very early age. Actually all 3 kids, learn how to behave well, which is good and less good, as they can’t stay natural as kids of their age, but i suppose that’s the way, they are not ordinary children after all.
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They are normal kids, good for them and therefore it's normal that we can see good behavior.
Deletewhat did you want Charlotte to wear, ripped jeans perhaps would be interesting enough for u
DeleteThe Duchess of Edinburgh looks incredible. Easily the winner here, with the most fabulous hat of the day. Catherine’s green and Camilla’s red together seemed Christmassy rather than high summer. I do like Catherine’s green outfit but I’m not sure of Camilla’s mock military style, especially now I’ve seen the back of it
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Agree, lately she looks a bit like a christmas tree.
DeleteLol, true on the christmas tree comment 😂👍
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Everybody looks great, but in my opinion PoW’s style is too ‘mature’. It almost looks like something the late Queen could wear.
ReplyDeleteYes absolutely!
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Agree !!
DeleteBeautiful green color on Kate and love the hat! Wide brimmed hats look best on her, so sophisticated. There are too many buttons but otherwise a great outfit.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful Christmas tree in the summer 😜
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@Anon 07:34 - exactly my thoughts! Other royals in Europe do not show off all their jewels, as much make up, hats and dressed up like the brits. Look at the Norwegian royal family, Swedish, Spanish, Luxembourg. They are class without being pompous. Even the Wales kids at early age learn how to dress very formally.
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@Anon 15:01 Britain is a different culture from other European countries, we can't all look and behave the same. Dressing so casually in Spain is ok but it would look inappropriate in Britain, and vice versa
DeleteCatherine looks stunning in her green dress and hat! Love that she has chosen green since she is now the Colonel of the Irish Guards--and she wore the shamrock brooch today too. Her dress and hat are beautiful--the blue buttons(?) and darker green satin details are gorgeous finishing details. QC is perfectly attired to reflect her new position as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. Must admit I miss her usual gorgeous huge hat and jewels but I also think the respect she is showing for her new position is wonderful--and is a sweet way to honor her beloved father. Sophie is beautiful in her cream dress--fits her like a glove--and pretty floral hat. The Wales children are wearing different looks in red, white, and blue. Charlotte's dress is so pretty--the red trim is lovely--and I love her hairstyle. The Duchess of Gloucester looks good and I really like her hat. I miss seeing Louise and James with their parents, Tim Lawerence in his uniform, and Princess Alexandra. Great day and wonderful ceremony!
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Tim Lawrence wears a morning coat !!
DeleteDear Anon05:11, Janet meant obviously that she misses seeing Sir Timothy Lawrence in his uniform (as he holds the rank of Vice-Admiral), as she is missing seeing Pss Alexandra and the Edinburgh children. We could very well see with our own eyes that the Vice-Admiral wore morning suit this time. Hence her comment.
DeleteIs Queen Camilla wearing an actual uniform or is this a costume to look like uniform? Love the green color on Catherine and the hat. Not sure about the buttons. Sophie looks wonderful in white and her hat is good.
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It sadly is a mock uniform, just grabbing details from the real deal & sticking them on a red coat. Same with the hat. I don't like it. Elizabeth II's uniform was also altered in 1952 to fit a woman's/Queen's body, but the changes were subtle & the result still looked very much like the actual uniform. I'm afraid Camilla's version just looks like a bad costume.
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There are not many rules to this certain kind of "uniform". It is entirely up to the customer and tailor how it will look like in the end. It would have been different, had QC chosen to ride on horse-back as well, being part of the troops. Then the uniform had to meet more requirements as to authenticity and regiment rules.
DeleteI adore Catherine’s exquisite earrings. So much eye make-up, what a pity.
ReplyDelete🌞 Virginia
Always tons of make up and same boring style, something that fits the late Queen better.
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On the 6th pic, have you noticed Kate’s face look a bit strange? Odd compared to other pics. ‘Magic’ of the botox or over-photoshop i wonder …
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Time and again the makeup issue comes up. Makeup is adjusted for the event and time of day. She is also wearing a wide brimmed hat that shadows her face. Kate is being viewed from a distance by many thousands of people. Subtle makeup would be invisible on her to the crowds. The ultimate example is when they are on the balcony. It is like when you see a play. Actors wear stage makeup. It needs to make the features visible from a distance and in difficult lighting. She is going to have a difficult time balancing her makeup for the nature of the event and zoom lenses that will be printing closeup photos of her face.
DeleteWhy can't they act natural, simple and normal like in other royal families. The more make-up, the more symbolic brooches and outfits, the worse it becomes.
DeleteYes seems botox alright on the 6th pic. Women can look prettier with clothes but unfortunately can’t suddenly look much younger with all wrinkles disappeared … ref Sophie and Kate. Pity as they are already beautiful women, no need this extra help.
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I see no classic Botox signs on either Catherine or Sophie.
DeleteThere aren't signs of Botox on either Catherine or Sophie. Good skincare and facials make a big difference but do not mimic Botox. I have seen remarks in the past suggesting Catherine has had Botox in places that would make it impossible for her to close her eyes or move her mouth. It is a matter of not fully understanding where it is injected and what it is used for.
DeleteBeautiful - so beautiful -
ReplyDeleteAs we go marching, marching
In the beauty of the day
A million darkened kitchens
A thousand mill lofts gray
Are touched with all the radiance
That a sudden sun discloses
For the people hear us singing
Bread and roses, bread and roses
😂😂🤦🏼♀️
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DeleteI was really looking forward to this day and honestly... I'm simply disappointed. Catherine looks great in this colour, which reminds me very much of something the late Queen would've worn. Unfortunately, the cut does too. The applications look so dated, the shape is boring, the jewellery is a terrible mis-match.
ReplyDeleteI also wish Camilla would've worn something "normal". I get that she has a military position, but I don't like this uniform-turned-coat thing. Either wear a full uniform, like Anne, or just wear a regular coat/dress with a regiment badge or something as a brooch. I think this looks costume-y and borderline ridiculous.
Sophie is my clear winner of the day. She clearly played it safe, so I didn't exactly gasp when I saw her outfit, but it's a pretty combination with lovely styling.
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Catherine's outfit is a gorgeous shade of green, beautiful color. I love her dress, the buttons add interest, I think the dress would appear too bland otherwise. Her hat is gorgeous, she wears the wide brim well. I'm glad to see her wearing the Gold Shamrock brooch, being Colonel of the Irish Guards, highlights that fact. Love the double Sapphire and diamond earrings.
ReplyDeleteSophie looks fabulous, beautiful outfit, love her hat. The children look delightful.
The RL looked great, I wish one could see the full picture of the dresses. Rich colors., nice styles. Love the look of the boys! Charlotte's hair style is nice. Kate's earrings are beautiful. css
ReplyDeleteCatherine as always gorgeous & so is Sophie. Mary
ReplyDeleteKate is stunning in her green suit and I LOVE that hat!! Sophie is so pretty in her dress too!! The children are ADORABLE!!
ReplyDeleteThe comments above say just about everything. The only thing I would expand on is Camilla's outfit. I have never understood wearing a uniform you didn't earn. Something feels very wrong about it. I would have preferred she wear a dress in the colors of the Grenadier Guards as a nod to them, the way The PoW did. Lastly, the whole thing felt underwhelming. Slimming down the monarchy looks sad. It would have been nice to see the entire family on the balcony due to the fact that it was Charles birthday celebration.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with the comment about the whole family. I used to love seeing the balcony crammed with as many of George V’s descendants as could cram in. Even if the younger Kents and Gloucesters weren’t included it would be nice to see Zara and Peter Philips and families, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie (if fit enough) Prince and Princess Michael, the Snowdons and Chattos
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Sophie is the best and beautifully (not stagily) dressed. Charlotte looks so much like Queen Elizabeth—right down to the expressions. To me, it’s striking.
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DeleteThe Queen's outfit was ... beyond words. About Catherine's eye-makeup: yes, it is quite a lot, but I think there are at least two factors to be considered. One is the big hat, shadowing her face, so probably she wanted more accent there. But more important than that: This is makeup made for people who do not see her closely, but from far away, not in a room but a huge open place. We look at photos shot into her face - this is not the primary reality she was preparing for, the primary one is sitting in the coach, watching the trooping and standing on the balcony.
ReplyDeleteThe "christmassy" colours: A bit of background does not harm when watching royal ceremonies to be able to judge/appreciate what one looks at. Most of them go back several hundred years. These two women had a function as Colonels and they wore the colours of the Guards of which they are Colonels. - I am sure Charlotte was keen to have an updo like her mother and why not - so she got her little updo, with the added benefit that she was not going to fuss with her hair like she does when it is open or in a ponytail. I also appreciate the length of her dress, this was a huge royal celebratory act and not a visit to the playground, so you wear what is simple and traditional at the same time to be judged in 50 or 100 years too.
GM
Colonels ? I bed none of them had a military training. Why is it necessary then to make them colonel or lieutenant-colonel or any other ?
Delete"so wear what is simple and traditional at the same time to be judged in 50 or 100 years" ? Do you think that in 50 or 100 years there still will be parades like this ? If they continue like that I think there may be sooner than expected no kings, queens, princes and princesses anymore. And I do not mean only in Britain but in all the European countries who still have kingdoms. In fact I am just reading a book about the history of all the former European kingdoms which have disappeared since the early middle ages.
@Anon 15:44, "why colonel": It is not necessary, it is tradition and continuity. Why should we cancel parts of this tradition as long as there is a monarchy. Maybe, or sure, we will not have kings and queens and parades and colonels in future times. But we always will have history and looking back (what you do by reading that book) is important.
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Why does Princess Sophie doesn't need a harsh strong make-up - she can be seen?
Delete@GM. Yes I like to read history books because it interest me how people lived in former centuries but I am not looking back in real life. We must go forward whether we like it or not. You can hold on old traditions for a while but in the end you are the one that comes behind all the others who are already adapted to the new times.
DeleteDear Anonymous, 19:53, Give yourself a name so that we can address you
ReplyDeleteproperly. Charlotte looks like a little old lady because her hair is styled in braids?
That, in my opinion, is an insult. In most EUROPEAN cultures, especially on festive occasions, young girls are immensely proud to have their arranged in this traditional style and mothers and grandmothers invest hours to make them look this way.
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I don't think, that it was an insult, he/she just expressed an opinion. But your are right with little girls, my little one demands special hairstyles on special occasions... e.
Delete@ Virginia. I didn't say that Charlotte looks like a little old lady, I said her hair was done like older women did their hair a long time ago. Since this is a fashion site I have the right to say what I think of the dresses, shoes, jewelry, hairstyle, etc.. of everybody whose picture is coming by. I live in Europe too and I must say that in most families with young kids, even in royal families the children's hairstyle is much more modern. The girls of the same age as Princess Charlotte that I know wouldn't go out with hair done like that. Today mothers and grandmothers have no time anymore to spend hours to make them look this way. They take their children by the hand and go with them to the nearest hairstylist. Maybe poor people who doesn't have the money to go to the hairdresser still do it themselves. But this is certainly not the case for children in royal families. Besides the hairdresser comes to the palace to do the hair from the adults and then they do the hair of the children too.
DeleteWell said. Ladyofthemanor
DeleteLove Kate hat and outfit even if there are too many buttons . She looks beautiful .
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Love the PoW's green dress and hat, but the buttons are so wrong, very 1980s. Best dressed - by far - is the Duchess of Edinburgh, beautiful and regal!
ReplyDeleteMethink I' m gonna call in later for comments as some people or just one person with different names hasn't put down her glass yet.
ReplyDeleteOk, let me know when the hangover is...over!
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DeleteToday was all about the regiments. I love that Catherine,newly appointed honorary Colonel of the Irish Guards,honoured them, by wearing green. I’m sure she wore her IG brooch with much pride. Watching the it live, saw C smile and nod, as the regiment marched by her! She looked splendid. Glad to see her wear a new designer.
ReplyDeleteCamilla went all in,with her reflection. I’m still debating if it was a perfect nod or too much!
Sophie looked stunning in cream. Wearing a hat she’s had for nearly a decade!
The children dressed to reflect the flag of 🇬🇧. They behaved splendidly as always.
It was a magnificent display. All those involved deserve a huge Thank You! Bea
Sorry getting a Princess Diana vibe from Katherine a little bit too 80s. Why do they always have to be so match matchy? I’m sure a broach indicating affiliation to the troops would be enough. It is really becoming a theatrical event full of costumes.
ReplyDeleteCharles needs to bring the monarchy into the 21st century and not necessarily by slimming it down but by reducing the costumes.
Dear Anonymous, 12:58 With No Name, Not all families, even wealthy families, take their children to the next hair dresser, I know that for sure, and I know grandmothers who devote plenty of time to their grandchildren. Have you been to East Europe? Have you been to Bavaria? Look at the hair of young girls on festive occasions. The families are so proud of their dresses and special hairdoes. Old-fashioned? Rubbish.
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@Virginia. I have friends in Tirol just across the border with Bavaria. I must say their children and also the parents have a more fashioned hairstyle than I have. With the annual festivities in their village they dress of course in their typical Austrian clothes : the mother and the daughter in their "dirndl" and the father and the sons in their "lederhosen". Their hair cannot be done like in the old days because they all have short hair. I've seen in the village little girls with long hair but they let it loose or in a modern updo. These people are very hardworking men and women in the touristic sector. These people have no time to do the hair of their children, grandparents are still working too although they are in their seventies. The children have to work too during the schoolholidays. Since there is a "Wienerfriseur" in every village they all go there to do their hair.
DeleteStop that Unfug, nobody is interested! Käthe
DeleteWow, lots of posts to read.
ReplyDeleteIn general i like the dresses and outfits everyone is wearing. Some one mention that we should always put context into the pictures we are judging, and in this case many already explained the symbols in the ladies clothing, also very cleverly was mentioned that the make up was more directed to the larger public, hence spectators from a far, therefore we can approve the make up choices.
I also like princess Charlotte's hair, my daughter, 7 years old, was very happy when she got her hair done for her grandmother's 70th birthday party, and CC coincidently, it was similar to Charlotte's, so i don't see any wrong there.
And i do agree with some, the balcony is looking very empty, I'm thinking that some cousins will jump in when Williams time comes around, maybe Zara, Beatrice and Eugene, otherwise they will very short in hands.
And further a little note, i don't think we should compare other European royal houses with the British one, they are just different and the pomp and circumstance given to some events/ traditions is different, again context, in each country.
Luna
@Luna. You are right we cannot compare other European royal houses with the British one, but I prefer the other with their simplicity, elegance and "chique" than the British. Like Coco Chanel always said "before going out take one or two things off".
DeleteNot a fan of the green ;she looks like a frog; maybe a nice navy outfit with a green hat with a blue band. The kids look good. Not sure what Camilla was thinking ;even the Queen would not have worn an outfit which is not military; somebody got it wrong(Tabby)
ReplyDeleteKate looks stunning in the green. She certainly outshines everybody. The green outfit is so classy and that hat with it. Wow. Wow. Love the effect of the buttons. It makes it a bit more playful. It reminds me of medals on men. So cleverly done.
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