On February 13, 2024, Queen Camilla was installed as an Honorary Liveryman of the company Fan Makers in a ceremony held at Clarence House. The Queen was accompanied by the Duchess of Gloucester, who was installed as a Liveryman of the Fan Makers in 2005. Queen Camilla was presented with a fan made by designer Stewart Parvin, who created dresses for Queen Elizabeth II.
The company was founded by a Royal Charter in 1709. The Worshipful Company of Fan Makers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. The company can trace its origins back to 1670 when a Guild was formed via a petition to Parliament concerning the threat of imported fans. The Company now functions as a charitable establishment.
Good to Camilla for her participation, I don't like her dress. Dss of Glouchester looks very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTout de suite, je dis oui pour la duchesse de Gloucester qui porte à merveille cette robe-manteau ; ses bijoux ont été bien choisis dont le collier à grosses perles. J'adore sa coiffure sur cheveux courts dont certaines dames devraient s'inspirer !
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ReplyDeleteWhat about rejuvenating the monarchy?
Anon. 11:01
DeleteYou made me laugh loud out. This is a good one.
Very old traditions and ceremonies are the strength of the British monarchy. If you delete that the monarchy is " dead"
Delete@ Anonymous 14/2 12:44
DeleteIf you continue to keep the very old traditions too long the monarchy might be dead soon as well.
Very elegant coat dress and necklace worn by Duchess of Gloucester.
ReplyDeleteBlack is not a good colour for Queen Camilla
ReplyDeleteQueen Camilla : wearing a blouse under a sleeveless black dress is worn sometimes by modern nuns, can be found in school uniforms of the 60-ees, etc... Black is indeed a bad color for her.
ReplyDeleteDuchess of Gloucester : elegant
Boots : not elegant for both ladies when you must participate inside at a ceremony or a reception
… modern nuns? Ha ha. I think Camilla is doing a marvellous job, especially having come to it so late in life when most people are settling into simpler quieter lives. I note that the cape she’s about to be given in these photos is very heavy so cannot blame her for wearing a simple outfit with cool sleeves to not overheat with the cape! I think she looks very sweet and although I don’t normally like animal prints, find her looking very good - AnneLise
DeleteThe way she is dressed has nothing to do with the work she does. For Camilla there is always an excuse for her clothes : today it is the very heavy cape. Well they could make the cape lighter or is it still made like in 1709 ?
DeleteShould it not be "LiveryWOMAN" of the Fanmakers ? 😁
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to see the Duchess of Gloucester.
She looks smart in her red coat (and boots)????
Like the combo worn by Camilla.
Certainly, Camilla is wearing her boots?
Boots are now fashionable for almost any occasion, according to their style and design; of course some boots look better than others. And some are more comfortable than others. I am still excluding them in summer, although they can be found in almost any color.
DeleteThe Duchess of Gloucester looks very elegant in this coat dress, classic style, well fitted, no fuss. Unfortunately for Queen Camilla that black dress with a print blouse was not a good choice.
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The Duchess of Gloucester is one of the most elegant women in the royal family, in the over 70+ age group, along with Princess Benedikte of Denmark, they have no competition. Quiet dignity, just how I imagine a royal lady. Her pearls are stunning.
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Dear Stephanie, agree.
DeleteBoth Camilla and the Duchess of Gloucester are in the
"over 70+ age group".
Both are 77 years old.
In April of this year. Princess Benedikte will celebrate her 80th birthday.
Totally agree, Stephanie. Effortless elegance.
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Imo Camilla’s dressy, semi-sheer sleeves contrast oddly with her boots, which have a decidedly casual/country look, as they do not have heels. Actually I’m puzzled as to why she and the Duchess of Gloucester chose to wear boots for this indoor event, unless they had just come in from a lengthy outdoor event on a bitterly cold day, and had no time to quickly change into pumps.
ReplyDeleteThe Duchess of Gloucester looks elegant as usual; I love her red dress and jewelry. I can understand why Camilla chose black after seeing the picture of her in the red and gold robe. Another color might have clashed or coordinated poorly with the robe.
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Excellent point.
DeleteNice to see both RL. Both look nice. css
ReplyDeleteIF the event is being held in Clarence House, then the Queen merely needs to come down the steps to attend. It begs the question, "Why the boots". Why not comfortable pumps? I am exactly the Queen's age and I wear heels when the event and dress code require them. So what if my feet hurt that night. At my age, I need all the help I can get to look fashionable. And the Duchess of Gloucester looks stunning. What a beautiful figure, lovely hairstyle. Sometimes we just have to sacrifice!
ReplyDeleteBoots are now fasionable & the Queen seems to limit (low) heels to a minimum of occasions. Respectable choice from her. Adaptability is such a nice quality.
DeleteFor me the Duchess of Gloucester, queen Mathilde and princess Astrid of Belgium is at the forefront of stunning hairstyles for all royalty ladies. The DoG is more so with her short style, but very professional, show stopping, very neat, I almost want to add tasteful also.
ReplyDeleteAnd the Duchess of Gloucester is also always dress perfect for the occasion like at this event with queen Camilla!
The Duchess of Gloucester's red coat looks beautiful, but her black pearl necklace, oh divine! this is stunning.
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