Camilla and Prince Charles graced the Palace of Versailles at a state banquet attended by 115 carefully selected guests. The Queen paid homage to Queen Elizabeth II by donning a bespoke navy gown adorned with sentimental royal jewelry. Camilla exuded elegance in her navy ensemble, a stark contrast to her previous bright pink outfit.
The stunning midnight blue silk dress with an evening gardening cape was specially crafted by Maria Grazia Chiuri, the artistic director of Dior. Dior took to social media to celebrate Camilla's regal appearance, sharing an image of the Queen and King Charles at the estate dinner. The caption read, "A regal appearance for the state dinner held this evening at Chateau de Versailles. Queen Camilla appeared in an exquisite Dior couture evening gown in midnight blue silk, specially dreamed up by Maria Grazia Chiuri, a master of Dior's savoir-faire."
However, Dior's social media post seemed to have a hidden message. Some royal fans speculated that the brand was using the Queen's picture to indirectly mock Meghan Markle, who reportedly failed to secure a deal with the French luxury brand.
In June, there were speculations about Dior signing a deal with Meghan Markle, but a spokesperson for the brand dismissed those rumors. Dior had occasionally dressed Meghan when she was a working member of the royal family alongside Prince Harry. Harry also donned a Dior suit for King Charles's racing coronation.
Despite the denial of a deal with Meghan, online trolls continued to target the brand whenever a member of the royal family wore Dior. This underscores the brand's need to appeal to various markets, including wealthy older women who can afford their clothing.
Queen Camilla's appearance in the exquisite Dior gown garnered praise from many royal fans. They applauded her stunning look and highlighted her grace and ability to complement Prince Charles. Fans admired Camilla's down-to-earth demeanor and strong presence, which seemed to make her a perfect match for Prince Charles. Overall, the sentiment was positive, with many expressing hopes for Camilla to age as gracefully and confidently as she does now, even at the age of 75.
