HONOURED AT A HISTORIC CEREMONIAL DINNER THE KING AND QUEEN FOLLOW IN HIS MOTHER'S FOOTSTEPS AS CAMILLA PAYS A GLITTERING TRIBUTE

Marking a historic tradition for a new monarch in his crowning year, the King attended a glittering white-tie dinner at Mansion House in London, joined by his loving wife, Queen Camilla.

- EMILY NASH AND TRACY SCHAVERIEN

As they followed in the footsteps of kings and queens dating back to Elizabeth I, tribute was also paid to Queen Elizabeth II, who attended the event three times during her 70-year reign.

Camilla teamed her black-and-silver Bruce Oldfield gown with her late mother-in-law’s favourite headpiece: the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland diamond tiara. It was the first time the Queen had worn the coronet, and her choice was particularly significant in a week in which she and the King hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to thank those involved in Elizabeth II’s funeral last September, as well as those who helped at the coronation eight months later.