The clothes worn by the royal family have fascinated the world over the years, from the Queen’s brightly colored outfits to Kate Middleton’s elegant pieces. It is thought that His Majesty stuck to brightly colored clothes so that he could be seen in a busy crowd. The Queen also wore her three-strand pearl necklace and earrings so much that they became part of her formal attire. Do the other royals have to follow any protocol? READ MORE: Princess Anne ‘quietly struggling’ is ‘really upset’, claims expert For royal women, this includes a smart day dress or trousers paired with a jacket or cardigan. For men it’s a blazer or a collared shirt and chinos. Diana Mather, senior lecturer for The English Manner Etiquette Consulting, said: “Many places don’t allow jeans as they are still considered very casual, so it’s best to play it safe for both sexes. “But if the Duchess is out walking the dogs for example, then jeans are fine.” What will the royals wear to the Queen’s funeral? Traditionally, black clothing is required with women in dresses and fascinators or hats with men wearing suits or black mourning coats.
