Royal Curveball: Kate's Unpredicted Coronation Accessory Choice

The king wants to slim down the royal ranks and relax the dress code. Who saw that coming?

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Fashion expert Miranda Holder warned Kate not to steal the king's thunder with her outfit. Can you imagine the embarrassment?

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Kensington Palace is keeping Kate's wardrobe under wraps. What kind of outfit will she choose? The suspense is killing us!

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With all eyes on Kate, expectations for glitz and glam are higher than ever. How will the palace handle the pressure?

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King Charles is feeling the heat and doesn't want to be upstaged. It's not easy being second best!

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Will Kate opt for a subtler look to avoid stealing the show? The decision is still up in the air, but we're dying to find out!

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In a world of uncertainty, one thing is clear: the coronation ceremony is shaping up to be a total game-changer. You won't want to miss this!

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