The meaning behind King Charles’ Christmas speech outfit

The suit in question is likely from Anderson & Sheppard, her favorite Mayfair tailor who also outfitted the Dukes of Windsor, Fred Astaire and Cary Grant, though of course the Savile Row institution is notorious for keeping details of royal suits private.

Such a stance had received much support from Prince Charles by then; in 2010 he started the Wool Campaign to highlight the importance of British manufacturing and materials in suit production. He has previously spoken of how important Savile Row’s rich traditions and craftsmanship are; his eight tailors bear his Imperial Warrant as well as nearby dressmakers and shoemakers who make up the classic men’s wardrobe.

Bold and impactful

The monarch could have worn black to signal the seriousness of her message – the fact that this is the first time she has been reminded of the loss of Queen Elizabeth this year – but made the conscious decision to wear something bold and impactful in bright blue with standout accessories.

He actively enjoyed dressing up and wearing ceremonial dress shows, from a plush green velvet dinner jacket at Dumfries House to a resplendent gray morning suit at Ascot and although he usually favors lilac and pink in his accessories, it gives off that the King prefers ties. . sky blue and white. He wore a pair of cufflinks with the Greek flag in tribute to his late father, and the tone of his tie carries that Greek theme.

Consistent and constant

While the look isn’t a festive ensemble in the traditional sense, the bright tones suggest a certain blue-sky optimism after this incredibly challenging time. With the country going through a rough year this year – the death of Queen Elizabeth, a winter of discontent with rising living costs and strikes – the decision to wear a suit she had previously seen her eye on was a style safety net and a symbol that the King has been consistent and constant with. She doesn’t scare the horse of fashion but shows that she can be relied on.

Like the late Queen – who in her last Christmas message wore the sapphire chrysanthemum brooch she first wore on her honeymoon as a tribute to her late husband – the King knows the power of message through clothing. And this one is for demonstrating a safe pair of hands to steer the country – and the changing world of monarchy – through it.