If you look at pictures of Catherine, Princess of Wales, at the coronation ceremony itself, it's clear that the ivory Alexander McQueen dress had a high neckline, close to the base of her neck. But in the official portrait, the dress has a v-neck, and the necklace she's wearing is clearly visible, while it wasn't in photos from the ceremony. It definitely has some on Twitter confused. One wrote: "The neckline is 200% different than the neckline on the day."
One potential reason for the seeming change is that Kate may have been wearing a cape, similar to the one that Princess Charlotte wore over her dress. Sky News commentator Alistair Bruce tweeted in support of that idea: "Additional temporary Cape to compliment Mantle, collar and protect dress from wire woven fastening cords, with heavy swagged knots." Though not all royal fans are convinced, with one disputing it was a cape.
Whether it was one dress or two, we don't yet know for sure and may never know. But we do appreciate getting a better look at the three-strand diamond necklace Kate wore. It was the George VI Festoon Necklace, which King George VI had made in 1950 for his eldest daughter, making it a sweet tribute by Kate to Queen Elizabeth.
