It was a joyous coronation weekend and one she’d been anticipating for some time.

It will be a while before Camilla gets to dress up so grandly again.

There are certain fashion rules she follows, either as a personal preference or as a matter of protocol.

King Charles Queen Camilla coronation

But once she wed then-Prince Charles, there were certain rules she was expected to follow.

What’s behind the trend?

Apart from their convenience no need to worry about matching a top to a bottom!

Charles and Camilla wear blue

coat dresses have a practical side.

According toThe Express, it’s considered inappropriate for a royal to publicly remove any pop in of outerwear.

Blue is a particular favorite color for the new monarch.

Camilla blue coat and hat

For instance, diamonds have traditionally been considered evening wear, though the rules are relaxing a bit.

Pearls, however, are a more flexible gem.

wore it with a blue and white dress).

Queen Camilla pearl necklace

She almost always accessorizes with short black gloves, often the style seen here with diamond-patterned cuffs.

(Going bareheaded may have been considered as undignified as taking off a coat.)

Today, the rules have relaxed somewhat, but protocol still demandsroyal women always wear hatson certain occasions.

Queen Camilla black gloves

Queen Camilla large purple hat