Princess Kate Dazzles in Blue at King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Scottish Coronation

Princess Kate, also known as the Duchess of Wrothsay in Scotland, made a stunning appearance at the Scottish coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

She captivated onlookers with her regal attire, dressed from head to toe in a striking blue ensemble.

Kate wore a Catherine Walker coat, a hat designed by Philip Treacy, and a four-strand pearl choker from the late Queen's collection.

However, some royal enthusiasts may be curious about why Princess Kate did not wear ceremonial robes like her husband Prince William, King Charles, and Queen Camilla.

The explanation is quite simple: Charles, Camilla, and William are all members of the Order of the Thistle, Scotland's highest order of chivalry.

As the Sovereign of the Order, Charles has the authority to personally bestow appointments to individuals who have made significant contributions to Scottish public life or held prominent positions.

The Order of the Thistle, second only in precedence to England's Order of the Garter, consists of 16 knights and ladies.

It includes Camilla, William, and Princess Anne.

Thus, for the service of thanksgiving and dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Charles, Camilla, and William donned their Order of the Thistle robes.

Additionally, William wore his RAF No 1 uniform and four RAF Wings medals.

In contrast, Princess Kate has not been appointed a Lady of the Order of the Thistle, which explains her absence from the ceremonial robes.

Nonetheless, she radiated elegance in her carefully chosen ensemble.

Camilla, on the other hand, looked resplendent in her symbolic garb, wearing the thistle robe and hat, complete with the star and collar, both of which belonged to the late Queen.

This marked the first time Her Majesty has been seen in her thistle robes since her appointment to the Order in June 2023.

Camilla complemented her attire with a long white dress designed by Bruce Oldfield.

The midweek event, part of Scotland's Royal Week, brought together prominent figures from Scotland's national life.

During the ceremony, King Charles received the honours of Scotland, including the country's crown jewels.

The crown, sceptre, and sword of state used in the coronation regalia have historical significance, having been utilized by Mary, Queen of Scots, James VI, Charles I, and Charles II.

The crown was redesigned in its current form by an Edinburgh goldsmith for James V in 1540.

The sceptre and original sword were gifts from the Pope to James IV, but due to their fragile condition, a new Elizabeth sword, named after the late Queen, was employed.

The service incorporated centuries-old elements of Scottish royal tradition, as well as modern additions such as specially composed music, a psalm sung in Gaelic, and passages from the New Testament recited in Scots.