(CNN) — Choosing the “right” attire for a royal event is paramount, and there can be few moments more historically significant than the coronation of a new monarch.
From the traditional deviations from the coronation of King Carlos III. much has been done and extended to the dress code of the guests. Gone are the demands on attendees to wear smart robes or ceremonial attire in favor of a more relaxed and groomed appearance.
US First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and her granddaughter Finnegan Biden arrive at Westminster Abbey in central London ahead of the coronation ceremony for King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture date: Saturday May 6, 2023. Andrew Milligan/Pool via Portal
Wearing a periwinkle blue Ralph Lauren skirt suit with a matching hair bow, First Lady Jill Biden was accompanied by her granddaughter Finnegan Biden in an elegant light yellow Markarian cape dress that could be seen as a fashion nod to show solidarity with Ukraine. Inside the Abbey, the couple sat next to Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska, who wore an ice-blue dress and coat.
Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska walks outside Westminster Abbey ahead of the coronation ceremony for King Charles of the United Kingdom in London. Credit: Dylan Martinez/Portal
British actress and ‘Love Actually’ star Emma Thompson arrived at the ceremony in a monochrome red rose print coat by Emilia Wickstead, which featured her Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) medal.
Greg Wise and Emma Thompson arrive at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images
Thompson, who is known for flouting the royal dress code after receiving her MBE award at Buckingham Palace in 2018 in a pair of Stella McCartney slippers for Stan Smith, was seen outside Westminster Abbey in a different type of shoe this morning Opulent: Roger Vivier. Black satin pumps with crystal heel and buckle.
Katy Perry and Edward Enninful appear in baby pink and blue with his and her looks. Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Elsewhere, Australian musician Nick Cave looked handsome in a classic black three-piece suit and Gucci horsebit loafers, while Katy Perry (who is set to headline this Sunday’s Coronation concert in Windsor) opted for a pink skirt suit and Vivienne Westwood pearl choker . the late British designer who died in December 2022.
Nick Cave and Rowan Williams at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Credit: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
The necklace’s distinctive design could also be a nod to Queen Camilla’s fashion legacy. Camila has numerous three-row pearl pieces, including the aquamarine piece she has worn regularly since the 1990s.
Perry was joined by British Vogue Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful, who arrived in a striking ice blue waistcoat and polka dot tie.