At the 80th Anniversary Commemorations of D-Day, Queen Camilla unexpectedly donned a costume that had a striking resemblance to one of Princess Diana’s most famous ensembles, igniting a contentious debate among royal enthusiasts.
Recently, Queen Camilla attracted attention. She provoked a fashion debate by dressing in an ensemble reminiscent of the one Princess Diana famously wore in the 1980s. The moment? D-Day’s 80th anniversary was marked on June 6 in Portsmouth.
At the UK’s national event, Camilla looked stunning in pink, leaving many to wonder why she would choose such an unexpected color for a somber occasion.
The 76-year-old Queen made an impression with her pale pink coat dress, brown shoes, and matching hat. She was seen surrounded by persons wearing dark suits and military uniforms, standing close to King Charles and Prince William.
At military-related memorial occasions, royal women typically dress in black or other dismal colors, but Queen Camilla appeared to have a good cause for her daring departure.
Given that Queen Camilla, King Charles, and Prince William are scheduled to continue their commemorations with a trip to Normandy, France, it is possible that Queen Camilla’s attire was intended as an homage. This trip is especially important because it will be King Charles’ first since the palace formally revealed his cancer diagnosis in February.
Since Camilla wore the pink outfit with the matching Philip Treacy beret during a state visit to France in September 2023, it already has associations with the nation. President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte greeted her and King Charles warmly when they arrived at Orly Airport for their three-day visit.
Camilla accessorized her ensemble with a diamond-clasped, four-strand pearl necklace, which she also wore to the D-Day remembrance.
Like the late Queen Elizabeth, who was known for wearing vivid colors to make herself stand out in huge crowds at formal occasions, it appears Camilla may be doing the same to make sure she is easily noticeable among the sea of guests.
At the occasion, Queen Camilla wasn’t the only one appreciating the vivid hue. Other prominent people who wore pink were actress Helen George and the wife of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty, who brought some joy to the otherwise mournful occasion.
Nonetheless, Camilla’s attire drew a lot of attention due to its striking similarity to Princess Diana’s 1983 tour to Newcastle, Australia, with then-Prince Charles. Although similar, Diana’s outfit included a bouquet and white shoes instead of a long pink coat.
Fans debated which of King Charles’ wives wore it best on Facebook after the fashion déjà vu sparked a lively discussion. Facebook users flocked the comments area of a side-by-side comparison shot, fervently defending their favorite among the two women.
Not one AmoMama reader held back when it came to criticizing Team Camilla; one said, “Camilla definitely,” meaning the Queen was superior to Diana. Another exclaimed, “Camilla looks amazing!!!” and added several heart-shaped emojis. “Queen Camilla looks more elegant, beautiful [sic],” observed a third admirer.
Team Diana, meanwhile, offered consistent and equally loud support.One fan declared, “Definitely Diana,” while another exclaimed, “Diana without a doubt!”An ardent supporter declared, “Diana, 100%.”
From an early age, Princess Diana was well-known for her affinity for wearing everything pink. She didn’t change her signature style after becoming a queen, especially her love of rose-colored clothing. Since then, her choices in clothing have come to define her legacy.
It’s interesting to note that Catherine Walker created the gowns for both Camilla and Diana. A tall, attractive woman with Diana’s body type in common, Walker was the designer of several of Diana’s well-known looks.
Walker’s elegant, coveted, and distinguished ensembles were designed for Diana, who valued fashion even more after her divorce from King Charles. Diana was buried wearing a Walker-designed all-black gown, even in death.
This fashion battle not only brought back happy memories but also brought attention to how both women’s styles have endured, preserving the royal fashion heritage.
