On the one hand, those who can not wait to see the protocol, which is considered outdated, upset, on the other hand, those who find the beauty and charm of the royal family in this label, a call that finds its maximum embodiment in front of Bridgerton As well as Crown. Here because the dress Charlene of Monaco wore for her visit to Pope Francis, which she shared opinion of style experts. The wife of Albert II, in fact, did not fully comply with the dress code provided for meetings between royalty and the pontiff. An unforgivable mistake or a deliberate move?
Charlene and Albert Monaco were received by Pope Francis on Wednesday 20 July. For the occasion, the 44-year-old wore a black flared dress with long sleeves below the knee by Terrence Bray, a Monegasque designer best known for bridal wear. A gold rosary around the neck, a black lace mantilla and a pair of nude Louis Vuitton pumps completed the look. Is the protocol followed? Neither. In fact, Charlene chose a model with a boat neckline that left the shoulders open, as well as with slightly transparent sleeves.. But not only. Even the color of the outfit is somewhat unconventional.
Wittstock, in fact, like the seven sovereigns of the European Catholic Monarchies, uses the so-called white privilege. In practice, the Monegasque prince’s consort, along with Queen Sophia of Spain, Queen Paola of Belgium, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Queen Letizia of Spain and Princess Marina of Naples, are the only ones allowed to wear white in the Vatican in front of the pope. A privilege reserved mainly for important occasions such as private audiences, canonizations, beatifications and special masses. Charlene converted to Catholicism three months before her wedding in 2011 of her own free will. In an interview with People Last year, Alberto’s wife spoke of how much religion comforted her during a difficult period of illness: “Catholicism is the state religion, but for me it is much more. The values of this religion touch me deeply and are completely in line with my spirit.”
Obviously, Charlene didn’t have to wear white (as she did in 2013 at a private audience with Benedict XVI, see photo above), and black was still a great choice. The protocol includes papa visits, dark colors, discreet dresses with covered shoulders and knees. For women, there is little jewelry, no flashy accessories, and a covered head as a sign of respect for the highest religious authority of the Catholic religion. So Wittstock performed well, and Terrence Bay’s crisp, minimalist lines proved appropriate for the occasion, despite the boat neckline. Protocol yes, protocol no, after all inn is the average virtus score.
Source: Elle