Laureate Head Portrait - Speculation

[westminstrel]

I’m not sure how pertinent this topic is here, but the aesthetic of Princesses Catherine’s and Charlotte’s headwear at the Coronation wasn’t lost on me.

Apparently King Charles wanted no tiaras or coronets worn at the Coronation (presumably to avoid any ostentatious displays of wealth), so the two Princesses wore leaf-embroidered “headpieces” of silver bullion with silver thread and crystals.

The headpieces reminded me so much of the laurel headpieces historically depicted on the effigies of Monarchs, the most recent being of course the Mary Gillick portrait of QE II.

Since we got a “crowned portrait” of KC III wearing the now non-existent Tudor crown, I do wonder if the Princesses’ headwear might have brought into the realm of possibility the return of a “laureate portrait” at some point again.

Wouldn’t that be rather cool. 😀

[SidS]

1 hour ago, westminstrel said:

Since we got a “crowned portrait” of KC III wearing the now non-existent Tudor crown, I do wonder if the Princesses’ headwear might have brought into the realm of possibility the return of a “laureate portrait” at some point again.

Wouldn’t that be rather cool. 😀

Only if Charles grows his hair, which might be easier said than done looking at his wide parting.

Edited May 7, 2023 by SidS

[Britannia47]

Here’s 2 from the past! ……

 

[SeverinDigsSovereigns]

You're giving them ideas! They'll now do a laureate portrait as a one-off.

[jultorsk]

Both headpieces were gorgeous, can only imagine the boost to sales for that milliner. 👍

For good-natured 👑 chuckle: 

 

 

[Petra]

21 minutes ago, jultorsk said:

Both headpieces were gorgeous, can only imagine the boost to sales for that milliner. 👍

For good-natured 👑 chuckle: 

 

 

Some milliner…. They were solid silver😮🤔

[jultorsk]

12 minutes ago, Petra said:

Some milliner…. They were solid silver😮🤔

Can contact her here for custom inquiries 😁 👒

https://www.jesscollettmilliner.com/

[westminstrel]

8 hours ago, jultorsk said:

Both headpieces were gorgeous, can only imagine the boost to sales for that milliner. 👍

For good-natured 👑 chuckle: 

 

 

Someone did a meme with THE BRITISH EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.

I thought that was clever. 😆

[SeverinDigsSovereigns]

13 hours ago, westminstrel said:

Someone did a meme with THE BRITISH EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.

I thought that was clever. 😆

Only if she did...