Kate and Sophie Wessex

I like the color of this coat of Kate's very much in general, but I don't know that I actually think it's the best color on her, even. She wore it at the Olympics -- can we pour some Gatorade out for the Olympics? That was fun -- but this is the first time I've really gotten a look at it, and I think it's a bit underwhelming. But we really need to talk about Sophie. SOPHIE. Just because everyone has a feather on their head at this thing, it does not mean that everyone else ALSO has to wear feathers on their person. I do not even know what is happening here. I don't even know if those are attached to that dress, or if she just...plonked them on? And if they are plonked, does that mean Sophie has a Feathered Collar just flapping around in case she wants to wear it? I have concerns.

William Peeks at Kate

But I do think this photo of Wills sneaking a peek at Kate while she watches them march about in their capes and gowns and hats and feather is extremely cute. If you think your beloved is cute in this very silly ceremonial outfit, you must truly think he is cute.

Meanwhile, Chaz is thinking, "if I tug really thoroughly at the ties to this cape, do you think someone will come out with a gin for me? I really need one."

Prince Charles, Kate, Wills

I saw this photo first of all of them, and for a moment, I thought Charles's Hat Feathers were actually attached to Kate's hat, and there was this whole weird thing where I thought that everyone had just decided to staple whatever feathers they had on whatever was on their person and I was going to have to send one of our British Fug Nationals to go intervene somehow.

Prince William

"This entire event is hilarious to me. My family is not like other families."

I also enjoy that Sophie and her Feathers are just lurking the background. READY TO ATTACK. Additionally, for those of you who wondered where the hell Prince Andrew has been lately: there he is, sticking his tongue out.

Queen Elizabeth II

"Dammit. Did we leave the kettle on? AGAIN? I swear to God, I am going to turn this ceremonial carriage around."

Ceremonially Played: The Order of the Garter

I think my favorite thing about this event is that Kate always finds it very amusing when William tromps past in his foofy Garter outfit, and you can't blame her. These ceremonial get-ups are entertaining. This is not nearly my favorite outfit of hers that she's worn to this event, though -- my heart belongs to this coat, forever. One of you pointed out in the Trooping The Color post that she looked a bit Carole Middleton in the suit she wore Saturday, and now that's all I can see, and thus this feels a little Mother-of-the-Bride to me, as much as it pains me to say it. On the other hand, we've got Sophie, and...oh, Sophie. Sophie, Sophie. Just because Camilla is home with a sinus infection, it doesn't mean that you're legally required to pick up the mantle of Wearing A Wreath At Every Possible Opportunity. [Photos: Getty]