Kate Middleton was forced to give Prince William a word of warning as they gathered for one of the most significant events in decades.
The Coronation of King Charles last May required months of meticulous planning to ensure a flawless celebration. Not only were Charles and Queen Camilla involved, but the Prince and Princess of Wales also played crucial roles on the big day.
They were eager for the Coronation to proceed without a hitch. According to a lip reader, Kate gave William a worried four-word warning ahead of the ceremony to prevent any potential mishaps.
It occurred as the couple arrived at Westminster Abbey with their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and joined the procession before the crowning of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Both were dressed in formal robes, with Kate donning her striking Royal Victorian Order mantle and William wearing his Order of the Garter mantle.
Cameras caught the moment the couple lined up waiting for the procession to begin, with William and Kate seen exchanging words. It seems that Kate had a word of caution for her husband before they began the lengthy walk into the Abbey.
Professional lip reader Jeremy Freeman told the Daily Star that Kate turned to William and said "Just mind the gown." He believes the future king responded reassuringly, saying: "Don't worry I got [or caught] it."
Her robe largely concealed her stunning Alexander McQueen dress but was removed for the official photos. Yet, sharp-eyed fans noticed that the V-shaped neckline of the dress in the official photo seemed different from when Kate was at the Abbey, where it appeared to be a round neck.
This led to online speculation that the princess might have had two dresses made, even though the embroidery on the skirt remained the same. The mystery of the dress' neckline seems to have been solved, and it could all be due to a separate garment.
According to Alastair Bruce, Sky News commentator and royal expert, Kate wore an additional cape over the dress to protect it from the heavy mantle and chains she had to wear. It appears that for the official Coronation photos, Kate removed the cape, revealing the intricate V-shaped neckline, which showcased the stunning George VI Festoon necklace, a gift to the late Queen Elizabeth in 1950.
The McQueen dress, crafted from ivory silk crepe, boasted silver bullion and threadwork embroidery with rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock motifs symbolizing the four nations. The ensemble was topped off with a Jess Collett x Alexander McQueen headpiece adorned with silver bullion, crystal, and silver threadwork in a three-dimensional leaf pattern.
