Queen Camilla and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh used their latest royal event as an opportunity to rewear dresses from their respective wardrobes. The two members of the British royal family attended a reception for members of parliament and members of the house of lords at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday in London.
For the reception, Queen Camilla chose a midi dress by one of her go-to designers. The queen consort wore a Fiona Clare black dress with long sleeves. The dress featured ornate embroidery, with a delicately designed white motif on the bodice of the dress and on the cuffs.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, center, at a reception for members of Parliament newly elected in the 2024 election, and members of the House of Lords, at Buckingham Palace on Jan. 29 in London.
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Queen Camila wore black boots to complete the ensemble. As for her accessories, the queen consort styled pearl earrings and a pearl necklace with a silver pendant at the center.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh wore a creation courtesy of Beulah London. The cream midi length long sleeve dress featured a fitted bodice and full skirt with ruffled cuffs for an extra feminine touch. She also wore a pair of neutral heels and delicate pieces of jewelry, so her dress remained the center fixture of the ensemble.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, right, speaks to Tessa Munt during a reception for members of Parliament newly elected in the 2024 election, and members of the House of Lords, at Buckingham Palace on Jan. 29 in London.
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While Queen Camilla wore her Fiona Clare frock in recent years past for special occasions and royal engagements, Duchess Sophie wore her Beulah London frock for such high-profile British royal family events as Trooping the Colour in 2023.
Other members of the British royal family have styled designs by Beulah London in the past. Princess Beatrice wore the crimson “Christina” midi dress, made of wool crepe, for a Buckingham Palace garden party in May 2024.
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh speaks to Lee Pitcher during a reception for members of Parliament newly elected in the 2024 election, and members of the House of Lords, at Buckingham Palace on Jan. 29 in London.
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Royal rewears are a staple part of the wardrobes for women in the British royal family. Queen Camilla has long reworn designs by Fiona Clare and Anna Valentine. Kate Middleton also regularly repurposes her dresses and suits, often rewearing designs by Roland Mouret, Alexander McQueen and more.
