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After a period where Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s controversies captured the media spotlight, the royal family presented a cohesive image at the 2026 Easter Matins Service held at St George’s Chapel.
An analyst noted that the event highlighted the “coordination and hierarchy” among the working royals as they arrived at the chapel. Interestingly, Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales (formerly Kate Middleton) appeared to switch their traditional roles for the occasion.
Kate and Queen Camilla ‘reverse roles’ with their outfits
Darren Stanton, a body language and behavioral expert with a background in psychology, provided insights into the event. Stanton, who formerly served as a police officer, has built a reputation for his ability to discern truth during suspect interviews, earning him the nickname “Human Lie Detector” in media and television circles.
Stanton commented on Queen Camilla’s fashion choice, describing it as “unusual” since she typically opts for various shades of blue or neutral tones like white.
In an interview with Showbiz Cheat Sheet on behalf of Betfair Casino, Stanton remarked, “The overall appearance suggests a family united in solidarity. The presence of the king and Camilla was notable, and Camilla’s choice to wear red stood out, as it’s not a color she frequently chooses. Red, a dominant primary color, is often associated with power and confidence, similar to the bold hues favored by Kate.”
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, Stanton told Showbiz Cheat Sheet, “Overall, the optics really suggest a family that’s united and standing in solidarity. We obviously had the king and Camilla there, and Camilla wearing red was particularly striking as it’s not a color she usually goes for. Red is the most dominant primary color, and I often refer to it as a ‘superhero color’ — those bold, primary tones that Kate often gravitates towards.
“Camilla, on the other hand, typically wears white, which feels more neutral and almost ethereal. Kate doesn’t tend to wear white as much, so it was interesting to see that subtle reversal of roles. With Camilla in red, it suggests she’s feeling confident, wanting to be bold and, in a sense, take centre stage. That’s usually the space Kate occupies with her choice of strong primary colours, so it added an interesting dynamic.”
The colors the queen and princess do not wear
Stanton also explained why the queen is usually dressed in neutral tones as opposed to bright, loud colors that her late mother-in-law used to wear.
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Slingo, the expert noted, “[Queen Camilla] usually tends to wear neutral colors and it’s not that unusual for her to choose white for royal engagements … Camilla no doubt wants to be respectful with her outfit choice … so she doesn’t take the spotlight away from King Charles.”
And the one color the Princess of Wales hardly ever wears is orange.
According to color analyst Gabriella Winters of the Colour Analysis & Image Consultancy Chromology U.K., the reason Kate doesn’t wear orange is likely quite simple. Winters opined that it’s probably because the princess knows which colors complement her skin tone and apparently, orange isn’t one of them.
“I think the answer lies in DNA and Kate’s awareness of how certain colors [are] less flattering compared to other colors,” Winters told Hello! Magazine. “People absorb and reflect the same colors differently depending on their unique biological makeup. When a color is placed adjacent to your face, it will reflect its wavelength onto you. Yellowish or greenish casts from too-warm colors are common, greyish or reddish casts from too-cool colors are also typical.”
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