• Camilla, the Queen Consort; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince George and Princess Charlotte leave the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
    Camilla, the Queen Consort; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Prince George and Princess Charlotte leave the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales, wears earrings made with Bahraini pearls and diamonds. AFP
    Catherine, Princess of Wales, wears earrings made with Bahraini pearls and diamonds. AFP
  • The Princess of Wales pairs the earrings with a four-row pearl choker necklace from the queen's collection, which was a gift from the Japanese government. EPA
    The Princess of Wales pairs the earrings with a four-row pearl choker necklace from the queen's collection, which was a gift from the Japanese government. EPA
  • The Princess of Wales wears a black Alexander McQueen coat dress, after donning the white version for the queen's birthday celebrations in June. AP
    The Princess of Wales wears a black Alexander McQueen coat dress, after donning the white version for the queen's birthday celebrations in June. AP
  • Camilla, the Queen Consort, wears the Hesse diamond jubilee brooch. Getty Images
    Camilla, the Queen Consort, wears the Hesse diamond jubilee brooch. Getty Images
  • Princess Charlotte wears a horseshoe pin, a nod to the queen's love of horses. PA News
    Princess Charlotte wears a horseshoe pin, a nod to the queen's love of horses. PA News
  • Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, the latter in a Stella McCartney dress. AFP
    Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, the latter in a Stella McCartney dress. AFP
  • The Duchess of Sussex wears pearl and diamond earrings, which were a gift from the queen. AFP
    The Duchess of Sussex wears pearl and diamond earrings, which were a gift from the queen. AFP
  • Zara and Mike Tindall leave the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty Images
    Zara and Mike Tindall leave the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty Images
  • Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie leave Westminster Abbey after the queen's funeral. AFP
    Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie leave Westminster Abbey after the queen's funeral. AFP
  • Lady Louise Windsor and James, Visount Severn, leave after the funeral. PA
    Lady Louise Windsor and James, Visount Severn, leave after the funeral. PA
  • Carole and Michael Middleton arrive at Windsor Castle ahead of the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth. Getty Images
    Carole and Michael Middleton arrive at Windsor Castle ahead of the Committal Service for Queen Elizabeth. Getty Images
  • Former British prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie Johnson, arrive at the funeral. AP
    Former British prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie Johnson, arrive at the funeral. AP
  • US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive for the funeral. Getty Images
    US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive for the funeral. Getty Images
  • Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia leave the funeral. AFP
    Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia leave the funeral. AFP
  • Former British prime minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha Cameron, arrive for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
    Former British prime minister David Cameron and his wife, Samantha Cameron, arrive for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP

Mourning attire offers subtle nods to Queen Elizabeth II at funeral


Farah Andrews
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Family members and international leaders have arrived at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II dies — follow the latest news as the world mourns

Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore a black Alexander McQueen coat dress. She donned a white version of the garment to the Trooping the Colour ceremony in June.

She teamed the coat dress with a Philip Treacy hat and veil and Gianvito Rossi suede pumps and chose significant pieces of jewellery, wearing a pair of diamond and Bahraini pearl earrings and a pearl choker from the queen's collection.

Princess Charlotte wore an Ancar wool coat with a black Jane Taylor London child's boater hat and a small horseshoe brooch, in a nod to her late great-grandmother's love of horses.

  • Catherine, Princess of Wales wears earrings featuring features one brilliant-cut round diamond, four small round diamonds and three baguette-cut diamonds, with a Bahraini pearl dangling below. AFP
    Catherine, Princess of Wales wears earrings featuring features one brilliant-cut round diamond, four small round diamonds and three baguette-cut diamonds, with a Bahraini pearl dangling below. AFP
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrives at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II with Princess Charlotte and Prince George. AFP
    Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrives at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II with Princess Charlotte and Prince George. AFP
  • The Princess of Wales wore earrings made with Bahraini pearls and a four-row pearl choker from Queen Elizabeth II's collection. AFP
    The Princess of Wales wore earrings made with Bahraini pearls and a four-row pearl choker from Queen Elizabeth II's collection. AFP
  • The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. PA
    The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey with Prince George and Princess Charlotte. PA
  • Members of the royal family arrive for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
    Members of the royal family arrive for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales's oldest two children, Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7, attend the funeral. AFP
    The Prince and Princess of Wales's oldest two children, Prince George, 9, and Princess Charlotte, 7, attend the funeral. AFP
  • The Prince of Wales, Prince George, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA News
    The Prince of Wales, Prince George, the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte during the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA News
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales. PA News
    The Prince and Princess of Wales. PA News
  • From left, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Camilla, the Queen Consort; Prince George; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, leave Westminster Abbey. PA
    From left, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Camilla, the Queen Consort; Prince George; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, leave Westminster Abbey. PA
  • Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Camilla, the Queen Consort; Prince George; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, leave the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex; Camilla, the Queen Consort; Prince George; Catherine, Princess of Wales; Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, leave the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
  • Catherine, Princess of Wales, leaves after the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
    Catherine, Princess of Wales, leaves after the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP

Camilla, the Queen Consort, wore a black coat dress with the Hesse diamond jubilee brooch. The piece is a part of the royal collection and was created for Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1897. It contains a number of diamonds, with two hanging sapphires. Camilla wore it previously in 2005.

Camilla, the Queen Consort, wearing the Hesse diamond jubilee brooch. AP
Camilla, the Queen Consort, wearing the Hesse diamond jubilee brooch. AP

Carole Middleton, the mother of Catherine, Princess of Wales, wore a black Catherine Walker silk and wool coat dress. Arriving with her husband Michael Middleton, she paired the coat with a black hat and a triple-strand pearl and dark-stone necklace.

Carole and Michael Middleton arrive at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
Carole and Michael Middleton arrive at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wore a pair of pearl and diamond stud earrings, which were a gift from Queen Elizabeth II.

With the pearl earrings, the duchess donned a black caped Stella McCartney dress with a Stephen Jones for Dior hat and a Cartier Love bracelet. The dress is the black version of a navy Stella McCartney dress that she wore to attend Queen Elizabeth's 92nd birthday celebrations in 2018.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
Sophie, Countess of Wessex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP

Zara Tindall sported a Laura Green London coat dress, with a pair of Emmy London pumps and a fabric floral Juliette Botterill Millinery headpiece. In fitting with royal mourning etiquette, she wore pearl drop earrings.

Zara and Mike Tindall leave after the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty Images
Zara and Mike Tindall leave after the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty Images

Princess Beatrice, who has been made a counsellor of state following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, was in a Louis Vuitton dress with a cropped jacket by The Kooples.

She accessorised with a Fiona Kotur clutch, Jimmy Choo pumps and Sarah Cant pillbox hat.

Princess Beatrice teamed a Day Birger Et Mikkelsen wool coat with a Gabriela Hearst mini Diana tote bag and Givenchy pumps.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie leave Westminster Abbey after the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie leave Westminster Abbey after the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AFP

US President Joe Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, also arrived at Westminster Abbey.

The first lady wore a Schiaparelli black coat with a black bowed headband.

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. PA

Carrie Johnson, the wife of former UK prime minister Boris Johnson, wore a black Karen Millen dress, a pillbox-style head-piece with a black veil and a Grace Han bag with golden details.

Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson arrive at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty Images
Former UK prime minister Boris Johnson and Carrie Johnson arrive at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty Images

Samantha Cameron, wife of former UK prime minister David Cameron, appeared in a black dress from her own brand, Cefinn.

Samantha Cameron and former UK prime minister David Cameron arrive at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty Images
Samantha Cameron and former UK prime minister David Cameron arrive at Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty Images

Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana and uncle of Princes William and Harry, posted a photo of the cufflinks he chose to wear for the funeral.

The golden cufflinks are decorated with the royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth II.

"Wearing these at Windsor today, with great sadness and pride," Spencer wrote on Twitter.

Scroll through the gallery below for the latest images from the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

  • King Charles III in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. PA
    King Charles III in Westminster Abbey for the state funeral of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the committal service. PA
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle for the committal service. PA
  • The hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images
    The hearse arrives at Windsor Castle for the committal service. Getty Images
  • Flowers are seen on the hearse as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
    Flowers are seen on the hearse as it arrives at Windsor Castle. AP
  • King Charles and Prince William join the procession in the Quadrangle inside Windsor Castle. AFP
    King Charles and Prince William join the procession in the Quadrangle inside Windsor Castle. AFP
  • The procession, led by the dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry, followed by massed Pipes and Drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Royal Air Force and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
    The procession, led by the dismounted detachment of the Household Cavalry, followed by massed Pipes and Drums of Scottish and Irish regiments, the Brigade of Gurkhas, the Royal Air Force and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, arrives at Windsor Castle. Getty Images
  • The hearse travels along the Long Walk as it makes its way to Windsor Castle. Reuters
    The hearse travels along the Long Walk as it makes its way to Windsor Castle. Reuters
  • The ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA
    The ceremonial procession travels down the Long Walk in Windsor. PA
  • The hearse travels to Windsor. Reuters
    The hearse travels to Windsor. Reuters
  • The royal corgis await the cortege at Windsor Castle. Reuters
    The royal corgis await the cortege at Windsor Castle. Reuters
  • A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past flowers at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. AP
    A member of the Coldstream Guards walks past flowers at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. AP
  • A mourner throws a flower towards Queen Elizabeth's hearse as it is driven to Windsor from London. Reuters
    A mourner throws a flower towards Queen Elizabeth's hearse as it is driven to Windsor from London. Reuters
  • Members of the royal family pay their respects as the hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
    Members of the royal family pay their respects as the hearse carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth in London. Reuters
  • The state gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Wellington Arch during the ceremonial procession following her state funeral. PA
    The state gun carriage carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth arrives at Wellington Arch during the ceremonial procession following her state funeral. PA
  • The funeral procession marches down The Mall following the service at Westminster Abbey. AP
    The funeral procession marches down The Mall following the service at Westminster Abbey. AP
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried from her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. PA
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried from her state funeral at Westminster Abbey. PA
  • King Charles walks with Princess Anne, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service. AP
    King Charles walks with Princess Anne, Prince Harry and Prince Andrew behind the coffin of Queen Elizabeth as it is pulled on a gun carriage through the streets of London following her funeral service. AP
  • Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand outside Westminster Abbey after the funeral. PA
    Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Queen Consort Camilla, Prince George, Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte and Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stand outside Westminster Abbey after the funeral. PA
  • Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects. AFP
    Buckingham Palace household staff pay their respects. AFP
  • Mourners pause for two minutes' silence during the funeral service in London. Reuters
    Mourners pause for two minutes' silence during the funeral service in London. Reuters
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, arrives in Westminster Abbey. AP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth, draped in a Royal Standard and adorned with the Imperial State Crown and the sovereign's orb and sceptre, arrives in Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey. AP
    Prince William, his wife Catherine, the Princess of Wales, and their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte arrive at Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Members of the public watch the funeral from Horse Guards Road in London. PA
    Members of the public watch the funeral from Horse Guards Road in London. PA
  • Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the funeral. PA
    Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby speaking during the funeral. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for the state funeral in London. PA
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried into Westminster Abbey, followed by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla for the state funeral in London. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth is carried by the Bearer Party into Westminster Abbey. Getty
  • King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
    King Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward arrive at Westminster Abbey. AFP
  • Prince William and Prince Harry make their way to Westminster Abbey. PA
    Prince William and Prince Harry make their way to Westminster Abbey. PA
  • The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through central London. PA
    The State Gun Carriage carries the coffin of Queen Elizabeth through central London. PA
  • Members of the public on the Mall become emotional during the funeral. PA
    Members of the public on the Mall become emotional during the funeral. PA
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage for her state funeral service in central London. AP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is placed on a gun carriage for her state funeral service in central London. AP
  • The coffin of Queen Elizabeth leaves Westminster Hall. AP
    The coffin of Queen Elizabeth leaves Westminster Hall. AP
  • The Yeoman of the Guard arrive in Westminster Abbey. AP
    The Yeoman of the Guard arrive in Westminster Abbey. AP
  • Guests take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
    Guests take their seats inside Westminster Abbey in London for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
  • The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
    The Royal Marines band marches to Westminster Abbey. Getty Images
  • US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. PA
    US President Joe Biden arrives for the funeral. PA
  • French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte walk into Westminster Abbey. PA
    French President Emanuel Macron and wife Brigitte walk into Westminster Abbey. PA
  • Metropolitan Police Officers walk in formation down The Mall in preparation for the state funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
    Metropolitan Police Officers walk in formation down The Mall in preparation for the state funeral Of Queen Elizabeth II. Getty
  • A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP
    A Pearly king and queen, who raise money for charity, on the procession route in London. AFP
  • People line the funeral procession route. Getty
    People line the funeral procession route. Getty
  • Mourners take a moment to rest on The Mall in London. Reuters
    Mourners take a moment to rest on The Mall in London. Reuters
  • At 6.28am on the day of her funeral, the final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Westminster, London. PA
    At 6.28am on the day of her funeral, the final members of the public pay their respects at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth at the Palace of Westminster, London. PA
  • London's Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    London's Westminster Abbey on the day of the state funeral and burial of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • Black Rod, the House of Lords' senior figure, walks through Westminster Hall at 6.30am after paying her respects on the final day of the lying in state at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in London. PA
    Black Rod, the House of Lords' senior figure, walks through Westminster Hall at 6.30am after paying her respects on the final day of the lying in state at the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II in London. PA
  • Police on patrol in Whitehall before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. EPA
    Police on patrol in Whitehall before Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey in London. EPA
  • People in London camp during the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    People in London camp during the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London. Getty Images
    Vehicles in the motorcade of US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II in London. Getty Images
  • US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London. PA
    US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London. PA
  • Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
    Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Reuters
  • The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska (R) views the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London. Getty Images
    The first lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska (R) views the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, lying in state on the catafalque in Westminster Hall in London. Getty Images
  • Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
    Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, arrives for a reception hosted by Britain's King Charles III for heads of state and official overseas guests, at Buckingham Palace in London, before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. AP
  • Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and his wife May sign a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
    Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati and his wife May sign a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. PA
Updated: September 19, 2022, 3:19 PM