Queen Camilla re-wears stunning Bruce Oldfield dress from Coronation for King's Speech

Queen Camilla re-wears stunning Bruce Oldfield dress for today's historic event

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 07/11/2023

- 11:40

Updated: 07/11/2023

- 12:44

The King and Queen are in The House of Lords today

Queen Camilla has re-worn her stunning Bruce Oldfield dress from the Coronation for today's historic State Opening of Parliament.

King Charles's wife also wore Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Diadem, which the late monarch wore for her own Coronation in 1953.


Today marks the first time a King has delivered the King's Speech in over 70 years.

Last year, Charles delivered the Queen's Speech when he was the Prince of Wales as Queen Elizabeth II was unable to do so.

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Queen Camilla looked gorgeous today wearing Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Diadem.

The headpiece is worth an eye-watering £6million.

Most royal fans will recognise the headpiece from coins, postage stamps and banknotes.

The Diamond Diadem was created in 1821, and features 1,333 diamonds in gold and silver.

King Charles and Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla looked beautiful today

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King Charles and Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla wearing the Diamond Diadem

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The headpiece that Queen Camilla wore today had a four-carat yellow diamond at the front.

However, it was altered to incorporate the national emblems of a thistle, shamrock and rose.

These flowers are symbolic of Scotland, Ireland and England, respectively.

Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Diamond Diadem in 1970​

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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla wearing Diamond Diadem today

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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla wearing her Bruce Oldfield dress at the Coronation

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Queen Camilla

Queen Camilla's dress has only ever been worn twice

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The Diamond Diadem was one of the late Queen’s most significant pieces of jewellery.

Therefore, it was a poignant choice by Queen Camilla for today's event.

Queen Elizabeth II previously expressed her support for Camilla being referred to as "Queen Consort" in in February 2022.

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