Btw. your are the Admin of the coronation Forum if iÄm right. Will it open for discussion too? As until now it say not yet open
Queen Elizabeth II had six Maids of Honour as trainbearers, for arriving in her crimson robe and leaving in her purple one for her coronation.
Yes, for State Openings of Parliament she started with two but went to four Pages of Honour for her crimson Parliamentary robe.
About Queen Camilla and two robes - crimson then purple - I'm beginning to wonder if that part of the announcement is quite correct. I've looked through the liturgy but cannot detect just when the switch might be made - except during the Recess when they both prepare for the final Procession.
Queens Consort Alexandra, Mary and Elizabeth did not have crimson robes at their coronations.
The King has his crimson robe removed before his anointing because after, he has to be invested in various garments. He removes them during the Recess before adding adds his purple robe.
Queens Consort Alexandra, Mary and Elizabeth arrived in their purple robes and wore them throughout. Details here -
https://royaljewelslists.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=544
Footnote: I find it easier to write about crimson and purple rather than State and Estate.
Stefan305