King Charles broke royal protocol at Tuesday's Buckingham Palace reception for the Diplomatic Corps by wearing a banned item of clothing.
The Monarch donned a pair of satin breeches, which had been a subject of heated debate prior to his Coronation last year.
During his Westminster Abbey crowning ceremony, King Charles had opted for Royal Navy trousers instead of the controversial breeches.
For Tuesday's reception, he paired the satin breeches with matching black silk stockings, embracing the traditional formal attire that had earlier been deemed unsuitable for his Coronation.
The King completed his formal ensemble with a garter featuring the Order of the Garter motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense," which translates to "shame on he who thinks ill of it."
Queen Camilla accompanied her husband wearing a navy-blue evening dress by Fiona Clare, paired with the aquamarine ribbon tiara.
It marked the first time Camilla had worn the historic tiara, which features five large aquamarines set within diamond ribbons.
The Prince of Wales attended the reception in matching formal attire, wearing a black evening tailcoat with white shirt, waistcoat and bow tie.
This was Prince William's first appearance at the Diplomatic Corps reception in a decade without the Princess of Wales by his side.
Kate has recently been returning to royal duties following her recovery from cancer, having completed a course of preventative chemotherapy in September.
She has since attended some select royal engagements, including the Remembrance Weekend events.
The Princess of Wales will aslo host her fourth Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 6, accompanied by members of the Royal Family.
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King Charles hosted a glittering white tie and tiara reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday night, welcoming more than 500 members of the 'Diplomatic Corps' to the Palace's State Rooms.
The reception, one of the highlights of the royal calendar, aimed to highlight the crucial role the monarch plays at the heart of British diplomacy.
The event is normally held on the first Tuesday in December but has been brought forward to avoid clashing with the Amir of Qatar's state visit this year.
The biggest reception held at the palace all year welcomed more than 1,500 guests from around 130 countries, with spouses also invited.
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The Monarch donned a pair of satin breeches, which had been a subject of heated debate prior to his Coronation last year.
During his Westminster Abbey crowning ceremony, King Charles had opted for Royal Navy trousers instead of the controversial breeches.
For Tuesday's reception, he paired the satin breeches with matching black silk stockings, embracing the traditional formal attire that had earlier been deemed unsuitable for his Coronation.
The King completed his formal ensemble with a garter featuring the Order of the Garter motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense," which translates to "shame on he who thinks ill of it."
Queen Camilla accompanied her husband wearing a navy-blue evening dress by Fiona Clare, paired with the aquamarine ribbon tiara.
It marked the first time Camilla had worn the historic tiara, which features five large aquamarines set within diamond ribbons.
The Prince of Wales attended the reception in matching formal attire, wearing a black evening tailcoat with white shirt, waistcoat and bow tie.
This was Prince William's first appearance at the Diplomatic Corps reception in a decade without the Princess of Wales by his side.
Kate has recently been returning to royal duties following her recovery from cancer, having completed a course of preventative chemotherapy in September.
She has since attended some select royal engagements, including the Remembrance Weekend events.
The Princess of Wales will aslo host her fourth Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 6, accompanied by members of the Royal Family.
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King Charles hosted a glittering white tie and tiara reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday night, welcoming more than 500 members of the 'Diplomatic Corps' to the Palace's State Rooms.
The reception, one of the highlights of the royal calendar, aimed to highlight the crucial role the monarch plays at the heart of British diplomacy.
The event is normally held on the first Tuesday in December but has been brought forward to avoid clashing with the Amir of Qatar's state visit this year.
The biggest reception held at the palace all year welcomed more than 1,500 guests from around 130 countries, with spouses also invited.
Find Out More...