Coco Chanel and the Duke of Westminster. Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg. And now, there’s a new Anglo-French power duo in town. In Paris, to be precise. Qui ça? Camilla et Brigitte, bien sûr.

When King Charles arrived for a state visit to France yesterday, all eyes weren’t on the King nor French president Emmanuel Macron – it was their wives in the spotlight.

In a charming homage to her host country at the state banquet, Queen Camilla, 76, didn’t opt for a design by one of her favoured London couture houses.

Instead, she wore the fashion house most synonymous with France, and the same designer her hostess First Lady Brigitte Macron, 70, called on – Dior. 

And Camilla’s cape dress gets my vote as her most chic look – ever. Mon dieu, what a statement!

When King Charles arrived for a state visit to France yesterday, all eyes weren't on the King nor French president Emmanuel Macron – it was their wives in the spotlight

When King Charles arrived for a state visit to France yesterday, all eyes weren't on the King nor French president Emmanuel Macron – it was their wives in the spotlight

When King Charles arrived for a state visit to France yesterday, all eyes weren’t on the King nor French president Emmanuel Macron – it was their wives in the spotlight

In a charming homage to her host country at the state banquet, Queen Camilla (pictured), 76, didn't opt for a design by one of her favoured London couture houses

In a charming homage to her host country at the state banquet, Queen Camilla (pictured), 76, didn't opt for a design by one of her favoured London couture houses

In a charming homage to her host country at the state banquet, Queen Camilla (pictured), 76, didn’t opt for a design by one of her favoured London couture houses

Instead, Queen Camilla (pictured) wore the fashion house most synonymous with France, and the same designer her hostess First Lady Brigitte Macron , 70, called on – Dior

Instead, Queen Camilla (pictured) wore the fashion house most synonymous with France, and the same designer her hostess First Lady Brigitte Macron , 70, called on – Dior

Instead, Queen Camilla (pictured) wore the fashion house most synonymous with France, and the same designer her hostess First Lady Brigitte Macron , 70, called on – Dior

And Camilla's cape dress gets my vote as her most chic look – ever. Mon dieu, what a statement!

And Camilla's cape dress gets my vote as her most chic look – ever. Mon dieu, what a statement!

And Camilla’s cape dress gets my vote as her most chic look – ever. Mon dieu, what a statement!

My guess is the pair spoke in advance and coordinated near-identical blue hues by the same designer as a show of union.

Notably Camilla did wear something British and one-colour when she arrived earlier – a pink coat dress by Fiona Clare; Brigitte wore a Saint Laurent suit. 

But at the Palace of Versailles, the pair coordinated, although their dresses were different enough not to amount to a full twinning effect. 

Much like Brigitte’s sheer sleeve on her long Dior dress with bejewelled collar, Camilla’s cape allowed a flattering flash of flesh without revealing too much. 

And the cape’s trailing tails provided the drama befitting a new monarch.

My guess is the pair spoke in advance and coordinated near-identical blue hues by the same designer as a show of union. From left to right: Brigitte Macron, Queen Camilla, King Charles III and President Emmanuel Macron attend a state banquet at the Palace of Versailles

My guess is the pair spoke in advance and coordinated near-identical blue hues by the same designer as a show of union. From left to right: Brigitte Macron, Queen Camilla, King Charles III and President Emmanuel Macron attend a state banquet at the Palace of Versailles

My guess is the pair spoke in advance and coordinated near-identical blue hues by the same designer as a show of union. From left to right: Brigitte Macron, Queen Camilla, King Charles III and President Emmanuel Macron attend a state banquet at the Palace of Versailles

Notably Camilla did wear something British and one-colour when she arrived earlier

Notably Camilla did wear something British and one-colour when she arrived earlier

Notably Camilla did wear something British and one-colour when she arrived earlier

Camilla (right) wore a pink coat dress by Fiona Clare; Brigitte wore a Saint Laurent suit

Camilla (right) wore a pink coat dress by Fiona Clare; Brigitte wore a Saint Laurent suit

Camilla (right) wore a pink coat dress by Fiona Clare; Brigitte wore a Saint Laurent suit

Much like Brigitte's sheer sleeve on her long Dior dress with bejewelled collar, Camilla's cape allowed a flattering flash of flesh without revealing too much

Much like Brigitte's sheer sleeve on her long Dior dress with bejewelled collar, Camilla's cape allowed a flattering flash of flesh without revealing too much

Much like Brigitte’s sheer sleeve on her long Dior dress with bejewelled collar, Camilla’s cape allowed a flattering flash of flesh without revealing too much

And the cape's trailing tails provided the drama befitting a new monarch like Camilla

And the cape's trailing tails provided the drama befitting a new monarch like Camilla

And the cape’s trailing tails provided the drama befitting a new monarch like Camilla

The lack of embellishment made for an ideal canvas for the Royal Collection's most dazzling jewels – the sapphire necklace, bracelet and earrings given to the late Queen by her father George VI as her wedding present

The lack of embellishment made for an ideal canvas for the Royal Collection's most dazzling jewels – the sapphire necklace, bracelet and earrings given to the late Queen by her father George VI as her wedding present

The lack of embellishment made for an ideal canvas for the Royal Collection’s most dazzling jewels – the sapphire necklace, bracelet and earrings given to the late Queen by her father George VI as her wedding present

The lack of embellishment made for an ideal canvas for the Royal Collection’s most dazzling jewels – the sapphire necklace, bracelet and earrings given to the late Queen by her father George VI as her wedding present.

Among the celebrity guests, Mick Jagger’s partner Melanie Hamrick chose London designer Jenny Packham; actress Charlotte Gainsbourg, Saint Laurent. 

The latter’s choice was natural – she is the face of its new campaign, after all.

Her dress was another lesson in the art of revealing the perfect amount of skin – chic tights counterbalancing the short hemline.

Even the home of republicanism can’t resist putting on a fashion show when the royals are in town. Vive le roi – or last night, la reine.

Among the celebrity guests, Mick Jagger's partner Melanie Hamrick chose London designer Jenny Packham

Among the celebrity guests, Mick Jagger's partner Melanie Hamrick chose London designer Jenny Packham

Among the celebrity guests, Mick Jagger’s partner Melanie Hamrick chose London designer Jenny Packham

Actress Charlotte Gainsbourg chose a dress by Saint Laurent for the state banquette. Her choice was natural – she is the face of its new campaign, after all. Her dress was another lesson in the art of revealing the perfect amount of skin – chic tights counterbalancing the short hemline

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