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Jennifer Newton

Kate Middleton's Coronation outfit explained as she shuns tiara for unconventional choice

The Princess of Wales has raised eyebrows by shunning a tiara for an floral headpiece at the Coronation - but stunned in her dazzling dress and robe.

Kate turned up at Westminster Abbey ahead of the historic spectacle wearing a formal robe alongside an Alexander McQueen dress in ivory silk crepe with silver bullion and thread work embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs.

The robe was worn at the request of King Charles and Queen Camilla, while Kate used her go-to designer McQueen for her gown, with the flowers representing the four home nations.

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