Queen Camilla wears King Charles' new Family Order for the first time, debuting the special badge during the glittering State Banquet hosted for the Emperor and Empress of Japan at Buckingham Palace Camilla wore her new Family Order, along with the one she was given by the late Queen Elizabeth READ MORE: Inside Buckingham Palace state banquet By Gina Kalsi and Rebecca English for MailOnline Published: 16:50 EDT, 25 June 2024 | Updated: 17:17 EDT, 25 June 2024 e-mail 24 shares View comments Queen Camilla wore King Charles III's new 'Family Order' for the first time at tonight's glittering state banquet. Each sovereign commissions a special badge to be worn by female members of the Royal Family , which is personally bestowed by the King or Queen. The tradition dates back to King George IV in the 19th Century, more than two hundred years ago.
The order normally features a portrait of the monarch surrounded by diamonds and suspended from a silk bow. It is worn from the left shoulder on state evening occasions. Although he acceded the throne more than 18 months ago, the King has not issued his order, until now.
King Charles III, (R), Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Queen Camilla (L), pose for a group photo ahead of the State Banquet The order normally features a portrait of the monarch surrounded by diamonds and suspended from a silk bow And, as expected, he has eschewed the now controversial tradition of using ivory in favour of having his portrait painted on a synth.
