The coronation ceremony took place at Westminster Abbey in London. (Pool via AP: Yui Mok)
Royals around the world pulled up in their best regal pomp to celebrate the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
With a tight guest list to the first coronation in 70 years, the occasion gives attendees more reasons to show up in style.
Here are some looks that caught our attention.
All eyes on the Queen
Queen Camilla glowed in this white gown with silver and gold floral embroidery, designed by Bruce Oldfield.
Queen Camilla glowed in this white gown with silver and gold floral embroidery, designed by Bruce Oldfield.
The Queen paired the couture number with matching white heels and completed the look with the notable 22.48-carat "coronation necklace", made from Lahore diamond.
A bold statement
The Sword of State symbolises royal power and is presented to the King. (Pool via AP: Victoria Jones)
Penny Mordaunt's outfit could have easily stolen the show with the gold ferns jazzing up her teal dress, cape and headband combo.
But it was the ground-breaking moment the Conservative MP became the first woman to carry the Sword of State that shook the Internet.
The military-inspired ensemble was only fitting for the occasion as she held the 1.2-metre sword, weighing 3.6 kilograms throughout the ceremony with grace.
Name a more iconic duo, we'll wait
Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte's tiaras were designed by Jess Collette for Alexander McQueen. (Pool via AP: Yui Mok)
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, wore a white Alexander McQueen gown underneath her ceremonial robes.
The princess accessorised with pearl and diamond earrings which once belonged to the late Princess Diana, as well as a floral tiara.
Princess Charlotte also wore an ivory dress and a tiara (Pool via AP: Andrew Milligan)
Let's zoom in on the royal family
Prince Harry made an appearance in a sleek black suit against a light shirt and tie with his honorary medals on display. (Pool photo via AP: Andy Stenning) In contrast, Prince Andrew turned up in a navy velvet cape with robes despite also not being a working royal since 2019. (Pool via AP: Andrew Matthews) Princess Anne showed the men how it's done, rocking her military uniform under a deep green velvet cape. (Pool Photo via AP: Peter Tarry) Denmark's Princess Mary dripped in royal elegance from head to toe, in the perfect shade of purple to celebrate the occasion. (AP: Alessandra Tarantino)
And now on to other imperials
A classic case of who wore it better, Baroness Floella Benjamin (right) stood out with gold and red accessories. (Pool photo via AP: Jane Barlow) The yellow detailings pop against the King of Thailand's black military suit and the Queen's traditional navy Chut Thai. (AP: Kin Cheung) King Felipe VI of Spain's military suit sharply accompanied Queen Letizia's embroidered pink ensemble, accented with a tulle dome hat. (Ap: Kin Cheung) The King of Malaysia looks fresh in white as he escorts the his wife decked in a royal yellow baju kurung. (AP: Kin Cheung)
Some celebrities got the memo too
Pretty in pastel pink, US singer Katy Perry nailed the royal dress code with this Vivienne Westwood corseted skirt suit. (Pool photo via AP: Jane Barlow) US singer Lionel Richie and Lisa Parigi pulled off the hues of blue with accents of gold and white. (Pool via AP: Yui Mok) Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave looking dapper in a classic black suit. (PA via AP: Jane Barlow)
The pollies played it safe in blue
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon both know they can't go wrong in blue. (AP: Alessandra Tarantino) Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife agreed on polka dots. (Pool photo via AP: Dan Charity) US First Lady Jill Biden went with a blue vested top and matching skirt paired with nude heels whereas her granddaughter Finnegan went monochrome in pastel yellow. (Pool via AP: Andrew Milligan) Forget Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and set your eyes on his wife. Matte, gloss, sheer – she’s slaying the entire look topped with the netted hat. (Pool photo via AP: Peter Tarry) First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf and his wife Nadia El-Nakla repped the perfect fusion of traditional-contemporary. (Pool photo via AP: Jane Barlow)
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