Online Users Say Queen Camilla’s Floral Dress at the Official Service Looks Like a ‘House Dress’: Photos
King Charles III and Queen Camilla stepped out on Wednesday to attend the annual Order of the British Empire ceremony in London, which, according to the royal family’s “outstanding contributions to the war effort” and “now recognises the work of people from all walks of life.”
Images of the couple adorning royal garb prompted public reaction online, especially where Queen Camilla’s ensemble was concerned.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Order of the British Empire ceremony in London, England on May 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Underneath her royal robe, which looked like it was made out of silk, Queen Camilla wore a flowy floral print dress. She paired her look with light beige heels, charm bracelets, and diamond earrings. Out of all the clothing items she adorned, her dress became a focal point of discussion among social media users.
Queen Camilla at the Order of the British Empire ceremony in London, England on May 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
n response to a tweet that showed side-by-side photos of Queen Camilla and the late Queen Elizabeth II, dressed in the same robe, an X user“Why is Camilla wearing a house dress under that cape?”
Queen Camilla at the Order of the British Empire ceremony in London, England on May 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Similarly, another person , “Does Camilla just throw a robe over her house dress?” as a reply to someone else who shared the same side-by-side photo of the two queens with the “The differences couldn’t be more stark, & the standards more far apart. 😣ðŸ˜.”
Queen Elizabeth II at the Order of the British Empire ceremony in London, England on March 7, 2012 | Source: Getty Images
Continuing with the comparisons between Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Camilla, another person “I’m in the US and for what it’s worth, I think the Queen was just such a monumental figure and impossible to live up to. She always looked so regal wearing these types of traditional dress. Charles and Camilla look sloppy and far from regal.”
Queen Elizabeth II at the Order of the British Empire ceremony in London, England on March 7, 2012 | Source: Getty Images
Putting the late Princess Diana in the mix at the end of their comment, someone else “These traditional events are bad enough but to do it in those stodgy old costumes is nuts. Why can’t they wear modern versions […] They look like crazy people in these costumes. Diana would have modernized it.”
King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Order of the British Empire ceremony in London, England on May 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Although most were in agreement concerning how they felt about Queen Camilla’s outfit, a fan came to her defense and praised how she looked. “Gosh, beautiful robes. And lovely dress [on] Camilla,” the admirer.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Order of the British Empire ceremony in London, England on May 15, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Even though the majority diverted their focus to what the senior royals were wearing, their comments did not take away from the importance of the ceremony.
