It was worn by several Queen consorts during their coronations Queen Alexandra in 1902, Queen Mary in 1911 and Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother, in 1937. It consists of 25 graduated brilliant diamonds with a 22.48 carat diamond pendant, known as the Lahore Diamond. Saqi Books, 14.95 (416pp) ISBN 978-0-86356-380-5 The gritty intimacies of everyday middle-class life in England flesh out a larger story of race and resentment. Queen Camilla also wears the coronation necklace that was made by Garrard for Queen Victoria and presented to her in 1858. The dress features a short train, designed to complement each of the two Robes worn for the Coronation Service. There is also a line of celebratory bunting embroidery woven throughout, while the cuffs of each sleeve are also embroidered with the floral emblems of the four nations of the United Kingdom – a rose, a thistle, a daffodil and a shamrock. Embroideries on the dress were chosen to represent the King and Queen’s love of nature and the British countryside wildflowers from fields and hedgerows: daisy chains, forget-me-nots, celandine and scarlet pimpernel. It is made from Peau de Soie silk fabric, woven by Stephen Walters in Suffolk. The simple, tailored silhouette was designed to look regal yet modern, with bracelet-length sleeves and a split front skirt. Queen Camilla wore a white silk Coronation Dress with gold embroidery designed by Bruce Oldfield.
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