Some wondered why the Princess chose to wear a veil, and the answer is simple. Veils are worn in accordance with royal dress codes during times of mourning.
Kate, Camilla and Sophie were among many women wearing traditional black hats and 'mourning veils' to signify their sorrow. 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 Princess of Wales arrived at the funeral in an all black outfit featuring a double breasted blazer and a black hat with a netting finish.
The Sussexes paid their respects to the late Queen. At the Palace of Westminster, the royals stood for a short service, and as they exited, Meghan, Kate, and other royal women curtsied to the Queen's coffin.
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales wears pearl necklace that belonged to Queen Elizabeth. Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II at her funeral proceedings with two pieces of jewellery that once belonged to the late monarch.
Royal expert Katie Nicholl explained that, again, in typical royal fashion, “there is a hierarchy in all of this,” she says. “The Queen Consort, really, gets first choice of the Queen's jewelry. And after that is Princess of Wales, of course, Kate.
While Kate inherited $110 million in jewelry from the Queen, that collection did not include the Spencer tiara, a diamond-encrusted crown inherited by William's late mother, Princess Diana, in the mid-1970s. Diana wore the tiara in her wedding to King Charles—then Prince Charles—in 1981.
Kate Middleton's decision not to curtsy to Queen Camilla was a clear indication of her disapproval of King Charles' wife and her mishandling of his coronation, according to sources.
According to the royal family's official website, "there are no obligatory codes of behaviour" when meeting the sovereign or other royal family members.
Meghan Markle has received praise online after a clip of her making a final curtsy to Queen Elizabeth II during her state funeral in September 2022 was uploaded to social media.
Members of the royal family who are granted titles and duties on behalf of the crown are permitted to wear their military uniforms during ceremonial events, such as state funerals. For some who served in the military, such as newly coronated King Charles III, the uniform is a traditional choice.
While her coffin is draped in the Royal Standard – a flag representing the Sovereign and the UK, it will have the Imperial State Crown mounted on it. Additionally, The Queen's orb and her sceptre will also be spread on her coffin before she is laid to rest.
The Queen Consort has arrived at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen Consort wore a black coat dress, accessorised with a black floral hat and short matching veil. She completed the look with the Hesse heart-shaped diamond jubilee brooch, which belonged to Queen Victoria.
According to reports, the Queen's coffin is made from English oak and lined with lead, which is a traditional choice for members of the royal family. The i reports that using lead in the coffin prevents air and moisture from building up and therefore helps in preservation.
The Princess wore a black coat dress by Alexander McQueen.
It also makes sure that the smell and any toxins from a dead body can't escape and harm the environment. A coffin must be sealed if it is for interment above ground, as will likely be the case for the Queen, who will be laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor Castle.
Prince William defied royal protocol at the King's Coronation when he chose not to bow to Queen Camilla at the Coronation Concert.
So, what's the deal? According to the royal rule book, female members of The Firm must curtsy to the most senior members of the monarchy – currently King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla – whilst their male counterparts must bow their heads.
Why isn't Kate called Princess? Even though Kate's mother-in-law was legendary 'Princess Diana', she is not a princess just because she married Prince William. To become a Princess, one has to be born into the Royal Family such as Prince William and Kate's daughter, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge.
When Prince William failed to bow to the newly crowned Queen Camilla during the Coronation, it was an example of the Prince of Wales following his gut instinct and potentially subconsciously siding with his late mother, Princess Diana, a body language expert says, per The Mirror.
According to the same source, Kate was annoyed that she was only allowed to invite four family members to the ceremony at Westminster Abbey—her father, Michael, her mother, Carole, and younger siblings Pippa and James—as opposed to Camilla, who had 20 guests of her own.
According to protocol, Meghan is supposed to curtsy to those who outrank her. This includes the Queen, Prince Phillip, Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla. Because William is due to be the future King of England, he also receives a curtsy, and by extension so does Kate Middleton.
After the princess' death, most of her personal jewelry was inherited by her two sons Princes William and Harry, with pieces loaned to her during her lifetime being returned to Queen Elizabeth II, where they are most likely to have been inherited by King Charles in 2022.
Most of her personal estate will be inherited by her son, King Charles. Looks like Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, will probably receive nothing of value, Radar reported. Princess of Wales Kate Middleton is set to inherit $110 million worth of jewelry that Elizabeth II left behind, according to reports.
But the Queen Mother had an agreement that Prince Harry would get more than Prince William. So, when she passed away aged 101, the brothers had £14million to split between them, but as agreed the younger brother did better out of the deal.