royal robes

King's ceremonial dress

Royal robes are the ceremonial garments worn by monarchs on formal occasions—coronations, state openings of parliament, official portraits.

They typically include ermine-trimmed capes, velvet trains, and rich fabrics in purple or crimson.

The phrase evokes the full regalia of kingship: The queen appeared in her royal robes.

Figuratively, royal robes suggest the trappings of power or authority.

Related
  • coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
  • velvetThick-pile textile
  • ermineWeasel prized for pelage
  • purpleHue between crimson and azure
  • crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece

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formality and ceremony

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Informal, comfortable clothing

street clothes · workwear · loungewear · pajamas · sweatpants

social status and class

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Torn cloth pieces

sackcloth · burlap sack · tatters · homespun cloth · homespun

social status/rank

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Identifying uniform or colors

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G