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King Charles Was Just Photographed with Anna Wintour—and She Majorly Changed up Her Look

And she's still as chic as ever

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Just yesterday, King Charles honored Anna Wintour for her contributions to fashion during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. And let’s be real—when you hear the name Anna Wintour, a few things immediately come to mind. She’s a legendary Vogue editor, The Devil Wears Prada is allegedly inspired by her and, of course, those iconic black sunglasses.

Naturally, Wintour showed up in peak fashion-editor form, rocking a chic gray blazer with a matching calf-length skirt. And yes, the signature shades were in place. But in a rare moment, the royal family’s official Instagram shared a photo of the 75-year-old editor without her sunglasses—a major switch-up from her usual look. This wasn’t just a personal choice, Wintour likely removed her glasses as a sign of respect, adhering to royal protocol during the ceremony.

Wintour, the longest-serving editor-in-chief of Vogue, received the Order of the Companions of Honour from King Charles III. She was appointed to the prestigious order as part of the King’s birthday honors, not only for her impact on fashion but also for her philanthropic efforts, including fundraising for HIV/AIDS research and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

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For context, this honor is reserved for those who have made a lasting contribution to the arts, science, medicine or government, and only 65 people can be part of the order at any given time—so yeah, it’s a pretty big deal.

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As for the no-sunglasses moment? It was brief but definitely a rare sighting. Wintour, who’s practically never seen without her signature shades—indoors, outdoors, rain or shine—was back to business as usual shortly after the ceremony. She was later photographed, sunglasses firmly in place, holding her honor like the icon she is.

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