Foreign royals add fashion elegance to coronation with splash of spring colours

Queen Letizia of Spain and Queen Rania of Jordan were among foreign royals wearing bright colours to the King’s coronation.

Queen Letizia wore a custom pink suit by American-based brand Carolina Herrera for the coronation, with peplum detailing and embroidery around the collar.

The look was designed for her by the fashion house’s creative director, Wes Gordon.

Queen Rania of Jordan wore a couture creation by Paris-based brand Tamara Ralph.

The pastel yellow midi dress was expertly tailored, with sheer sleeves and an off-shoulder bow collar.

In one of the more muted outfits of the day, Princess Charlene of Monaco wore a neutral two-piece skirt suit with an attached scarf trailing behind one shoulder.

Mary, Crown Princess of Denmark, was regal in a deep purple coat dress.

Crown Princess of Greece Marie-Chantal wore a pale cornflower blue crepe dress with asymmetric bow detailing on the shoulder.

The outfit was midi length, with fitted sleeves and was worn with a matching hat, from Greek designer Mary Katrantzou, who is based in the UK and regularly shows at London Fashion Week.

Queen Mathilde of Belgium wore a pastel pink caped dress, teamed with a Philip Treacy hat – the OC 928 in white, price available on inquiry.

The Netherlands’ Queen Maxima championed a design by Dutch designer Jan Taminiau.

The white midi-length dress had intricate embroidery along the neckline and was worn with beige pumps and a clutch.