The pomp of Carlos and Camilla from England at the gala dinner for the Sheikh of Qatar with the presence of the Beckhams

Night out in Buckingham. The palace has recovered all its majesty and symbolism at the official dinner offered by the Kings Charles III and Camilla to the sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thanialready the first of his three wives, Sheikha Jawaher. An official act for which the monarchs have chosen their gala clothing: he, with all his honorary insignia; she, with a diamond necklace and tiara. A way to recover the strength and determination of the Crown after a year full of ups and downs, illnesses and significant casualties. In fact, the princess Kate Middletonwho had attended the sheikhs’ reception a few hours earlier, was absent from the party tonight due to medical advice.

Camila, suffering from a persistent lung infection that forces her to rest, has done her duty with her most regal pose, demonstrating that she can overcome the ailments of age and health when the occasion demands it. And her vulnerability, as well as that of her husband, who is sick with cancer, have undermined the position of the Crown and raised doubts about its continuity, with the princes of Wales who do not seem prepared or willing to take over (at least not yet). greater responsibilities.

The queen wore a classic-cut red velvet dress with slightly puffed sleeves, a round neckline and a pleated skirt by Fiona Clare. On the head, the Kokoshnik tiara, one of Elizabeth II’s favorites and one that Camila had not worn until now. It is a piece made up of seventy platinum bars with 488 diamonds embedded, inspired by traditional Russian headdresses and was a gift that an aristocrat gave to Queen Alexandra, wife of King Edward VII, on the occasion of the celebration of her silver wedding. She has combined it with the City of London fringe necklace, a piece created by her late mother-in-law, and some earrings from her private collection.

Her guest, Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Than, has opted for a more discreet look, with a burgundy dress and tunic and gold earrings with four rubies set in a row.

Among the guests, the couple formed by David y Victoria Beckham. The designer has chosen for the occasion a simple but very elegant black dress with long sleeves and a satin round neckline with a slight train. The footballer, in a short morning coat, wore the insignia that distinguishes him as a Knight of the British Empire, an honor he received in 2003.

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