When any member of the Royal Family travels to another country, they must always pack an all-black outfit. The reason being in case they have to attend a last-minute funeral in the host nation, or someone in the family were to pass away whilst they were abroad.
When anyone from the royal family travels, they must take a black ensemble with them in case someone in the family dies. With protocol such a big part of being a royal, having the correct mourning attire to hand ensures that they can appropriately catch the mood of the nation.
What Happens With Queen Elizabeth's Clothes? Queen Elizabeth never wears the same outfit twice at important events. Therefore, the sovereign prefers to either change her outfits and if she gets bored of them, she sends them to her dressers, who are then allowed to either wear them themselves or sell them.
What is the traditional dress code for a royal funeral? During a period of royal mourning, and all of the events that come with it, working members of the royal family must wear military uniforms. As is custom, other attendees will wear black, with royal women likely wearing black veils for the day of the funeral.
There is a royal protocol for everything, and since Queen Elizabeth II's passing we have become reacquainted with the tradition of royal mourning, which will see all the family's activities put on hold until seven days after the funeral and all communications sent on black-edged stationery.
But George did not break any rules by opting for a slightly different hue at the Westminster Abbey service. According to Hello!, any dark color, including black or navy blue, is proper funeral etiquette and shows respect to the deceased.
She paired the look with black suede Gianvito Rossi pumps and a black hat by Philip Treacy, featuring a veil. Kate previously wore a white version of the Alexander McQueen coat dress during a recent happy time with the Queen — the Trooping of Colour parade in June.
Typically, royals are buried in elegant formal clothing and jewellery. This is often a combination of clothing provided by family members and/or loved ones, and clothing commissioned specifically for the funeral.
The coffin has been draped in the same flag as it has been while lying in state which is known as the Royal Standard. The flag, featuring the colours red, yellow and blue, represents the Sovereign and the United Kingdom and is divided into four sections.
Kate's stylist, Archer, will often call in designer items on loan but they will then be returned. Kate is able to purchase some of the items if she wishes, and it comes out of her allowance which is allocated to the family by Prince Charles.
No washing machines
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's clothes are not allowed to be cleaned in washing machines—everything is hand washed. When they sent their clothing away to be cleaned, they found that some items of clothing were kept as souvenirs.
Royal women like Meghan and Kate often keep things casual at official events, wearing affordable brands and easy-to-wear styles, and that includes blue jeans. Here, 20 times royals have worn denim, from Prince Philip and Princess Alexandra in the 1950s to Meghan and Kate today. The Queen isn't one to wear denim.
Royal etiquette expert Myka Meier told Fabulous, "Underwear and bras are also considered private intimate wear, and for royals to put intimate apparel on display would simply not be done."
One of the worst things a woman in the royal family can do—as far as etiquette rules go—is sit with her legs crossed at the knee. Legs and knees must be kept together, although crossing at the ankle is fine.
The family can, however, request clothes from designers and send back whatever they don't use, so it's like Rent the Runway, but with Chanel. They pay for the clothes they end up wearing.
Royal Navy sailors have the honour of pulling the State Ceremonial Gun Carriage bearing the Queen's coffin for two miles through the streets of London – a duty they have performed since the funeral of Queen Victoria in 1901.
For centuries, Kings, Queens, Princes, and Princesses have been placed in lead coffins to better preserve their bodies.
After her funeral at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19, the Queen's coffin will be transferred to Windsor Castle, which is about 20 miles outside of Central London. The Queen will be buried there as part of a long history of burials at the site, including 10 former sovereigns. St.
Queen Elizabeth II will be buried in an English oak coffin featuring brass handles that were designed more than 30 years ago, and lined with lead. It is estimated the coffin weighs between 250kg and 317kg.
They stay safeguarded at the Tower of London in safekeeping for the nation, and when one monarch dies, the crown jewels are immediately passed to their heir.” So the Queen's former crown, sceptre and orb now belong to her son, King Charles III.
Mourning veils are traditional - though not compulsory - for female members of the royal family, and symbolise the wearer is grieving for a loved one. The headpiece is typically crafted from lace, tulle or fine netting material, and allows the person more privacy when they are wearing it.
According to the Palace, Prince Andrew will only wear his uniform "as a special mark of respect" at the final vigil at Westminster Hall. In a vigil by the Queen's grandchildren, Prince Harry, too, wore his military uniform, at the request of his father King Charles, per Buckingham Palace.
A princess in mourning: Devastated Kate fights back tears as she farewells Queen. The Princess of Wales could not hide her emotions as she arrived at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.
Crowds are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for the long queues, as well as bring food, refreshments and ideally portable chargers. Once in Westminster Hall, guests should be wearing appropriate dress, any clothing with political or offensive slogans is reportedly banned. What can I do once I get there?