Elegant like Lady Di: Sarah Jessica Parker met Queen Camilla
At the New York public library
Sarah Jessica Parker met Queen Camilla at an event held recently at the New York Public Library. For the actress, the occasion carried special symbolic meaning: it was here that her character Carrie Bradshaw was supposed to marry Mr. Big in the first Sex and the City film.
For the event, the star wore a soft cream polka-dot dress with a classic collar and a double-breasted row of buttons. The look reminded many of Princess Diana’s style, as she often chose similar silhouettes and prints in the 1980s. The ensemble was completed with strap pumps – another subtle nod to Diana, who after her separation from Prince Charles often favored striking stiletto designs.
Queen Camilla, meanwhile, chose an elegant dark navy coat dress with embroidery on the bodice. Particular attention was drawn to a brooch depicting Britannia, a symbol of the United Kingdom. Set with diamonds, rubies and sapphires, the piece belongs to the historic royal collection.
The event was dedicated to literature, the cultural ties between the United States and Great Britain, as well as The Queen’s Reading Room initiative, which Camilla supports. Alongside Parker, guests were welcomed by Anna Wintour and television host Jenna Bush Hager.
During the visit, the Queen made a symbolic gift to the library: the toy Roo from the world of Winnie-the-Pooh, reuniting it with Kanga. The original toys that inspired A. A. Milne’s beloved stories have been kept there since 1987. Camilla also read an excerpt from a book to children.
This marked the second meeting between Parker and Camilla in less than six months. In the autumn, the actress attended a literary reception in London, where she also greeted the Queen.
Meanwhile, King Charles III carried out a separate engagement in Harlem, visiting a community organization that supports children and families through educational and environmental initiatives. New York became the second stop of the royal couple’s four-day visit to the United States after Washington.
