Instead of donning silk breeches and stockings soooo16th century!

he is expected to wear his military uniform.

He also requested members of Parliament not wear their opulent coronation robes.

Kate Middleton wearing a tiara

Because Camilla will also be crowned, her Bruce Oldfield couture gown will be long and formal.

Willthe royal dressmakersbe styling them in sensible church-appropriate daytime wear?

And if so, can they still wear tiaras?

Queen Elizabeth coronation maids of honor

While tiaras are normally evening wear, they’re acceptable for a formal daytime event, like a wedding.

Queen Elizabeth’s 1952 coronation was a highly formal affair.

Her maids of honor all wore matching floor-length white embroidered gowns, long gloves, and glittering tiaras.

Her oldest son, on the other hand, is calling for a “scaled-down” event.

Kate has worked hard to maintain an approachable image.