Queen Camilla ditches tiara at White House state dinner as King Charles gifts Trump historic bell

Queen Camilla ditches tiara at White House state dinner as King Charles gifts Trump historic bell

King Charles and Queen Camilla are reigning supreme, bringing sparkle, charm, and plenty of dazzle for a glamorous evening at the White House.On Tuesday, the royal couple were greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at a state dinner in the East Room. The wives delighted spectators with their jewel-hued ensembles.The queen wore a deep fuchsia pink evening gown by Fiona Clare, one of her go-to couturiers. The dress was paired with an amethyst and diamond necklace gifted to Queen Victoria and then passed to Queen Mary, the BBC reported. While Queen Elizabeth II wore a tiara for her 2007 visit to the U.S., Camilla, 78, did not.KING CHARLES WON’T MEET PRINCE HARRY DURING MONARCH’S US STATE VISIT: EXPERTS”Not wearing a tiara to the U.S., a republic, makes sense,” royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital. “It might be a respectful acknowledgment of our 250th year of independence from monarchy. Still, I did expect some razzle dazzle to give President Trump a taste of the royal flair that Britain does so well! But Queen Camilla’s necklace does the job there. It appears to be the Kent Amethyst Necklace.””I think the no-tiara move is understandable, if a bit disappointing for royal watchers!” Matta noted. “Since this visit is underscoring America’s independence, a tiara could have read as over-the-top.”The queen further accessorized with matching earrings and a shimmering silver clutch.The first lady, 56, opted for a pale delphinium pink silk strapless gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture, the…

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