All of the royal ladies attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Westminster Abbey today dressed in black to express their grief and honour the longstanding royal clothing etiquette. Kate, Camilla and Sophie were among many women wearing traditional black hats and 'mourning veils' to signify their sorrow.
Mourning veils are traditional - though not compulsory - for female members of the royal family, and symbolise the wearer is grieving for a loved one. The headpiece is typically crafted from lace, tulle or fine netting material, and allows the person more privacy when they are wearing it.
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