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Published: May 5, 2023, 12:30 a.m.

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News broke yesterday that veteran Newstalk ZB broadcaster Mike Hosking will be\\xa0New Zealand\\u2019s sole media representative\\xa0inside Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla this weekend.

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Now, Kate Hawkesby has teased what her husband will be wearing to the once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

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Taking to Instagram, the Newstalk ZB Early Edition host shared a series of images including the \\u201cinspo\\u201d for Hosking\\u2019s royal attire which appeared to be a gold embellished Dolce and Gabbana suit.

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The choice doesn\\u2019t seem too farfetched for Hosking who is no stranger to fun features on his clothes, however, Hawkesby quickly posted the photo again with a large \\u201cjust jokes\\u201d plastered over the sketch.

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Kate Hawkesby had a bit of fun with her followers when sharing the journey to find Mike Hosking\'s coronation suit. Photo / Instagram

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Still on the hunt for the perfect suit, the following images posted to her social media story included a stop at Dolce and Gabbana and Ralph Lauren, before she shared with fans that they were dead ends because Hosking had his heart set on something else. Saville Row.

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The iconic British suitmakers have long been known for traditional bespoke tailoring for men and fittingly \\u2013 no pun intended \\u2013 has been the location men of royal descent have been dressed for centuries.

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Built between 1731 and 1735, the development was home to the creator of the dinner jacket, Henry Poole in 1846 and later Henry Huntsman of H. Huntsman & Sons.

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Saville Row has seen many historic and royal names come through their doors including Winston Churchill, Napoleon III and the man of the moment, King Charles. The pull is their \\u201cbespoke\\u201d tailoring \\u2013 a term meaning each suit is hand-made to perfectly fit the individual.

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Sharing an image from inside an elite Saville Row suit makers, Hawkesby teased Hosking getting fitted for his coronation outfit, telling fans it\\u2019s been \\u201cextremely last minute and stressful\\u201d.

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Covering up the look she wrote, \\u201cAll will be revealed once it\\u2019s been tailored and finished tomorrow\\u201d, however, the couple appear to have changed their mind about sharing the suit with the world before King Charles\\u2019 coronation on May 6.

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The couple are yet to share Mike Hosking\'s coronation suit. Photo / Instagram

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This morning the ZB host posted photos from the final suit fitting including a snap of Hosking walking out of what appears to be a fitting room. Looking dapper, he donned a crisp white shirt, black pants and a jacket \\u2013 which may or may not include tails.

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She then shared a close-up image but covered the suit with a green squiggle and wrote \\u201cFull reveal on Coronation day!\\u201d.

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Based on the sneak peek Hawkesby posted, Hosking\\u2019s look keeps in line with the rumoured guidelines mentioned in the coronation invitation.

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The Herald reported last week that the Palace has requested male coronation attendees wear either a morning suit or business suit and for women, a \\u201cday dress\\u201d - a dress or suit intended to be worn during the day.

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It\\u2019s a rather different request from that made when his mother, Queen Elizabeth, was crowned 70 years ago as the Palace then asked attendees to dress in formal regalia.

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While the ZB powerhouse couple is yet to share a full image of Hosking\\u2019s royal outfit, Hawkesby did share one thing. His shoes.

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In a series of images she told fans that by a twist of fate, her husband will be wearing the exact same shoe as the King himself. Showing a close-up of the shoe, she said she spotted them at a \\u201cbespoke shoemaker\\u201d shop and couldn\\u2019t help but look at them in awe.

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\\u201cSalesman explains these are the shoes the King is wearing to the coronation,\\u201d she wrote on a picture of Hosking holding up the shoes, \\u201cThis is a sample they made of them but there\\u2019s only one and only in one size.\\u201d

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\\u201cMike (Cinderella)\\u201d she cheekily quipped, \\u201casks what size are they? Salesman says let\\u2019s try them on and see if they fit you \\u2026\\u201d

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Mike Hosking will wear the same shoes as King Charles thanks to a Cinderella moment. Photo / Instagram

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In the next Instagram story, Hawkesby posted a photo of Hosking wearing the shoe, \\u201cand guess what? They fit like a glove ...\\u201d

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She went on to say the salesman agreed to sell them to the couple, meaning Hosking will be wearing the exact same shoes to the coronation as King Charles \\u2013 minus a gold royal buckle that is being added to Charles\\u2019 pair as per coronation custom.

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Hosking will join a select few Kiwis inside Westminster Abbey to celebrate the King\\u2019s coronation including Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, former All Black captain Richie McCaw and Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro.

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Spy reported last week that\\xa0McCaw has chosen a morning suit\\xa0from the menswear store Sergios in Christchurch.

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Kiro will reportedly wear a day dress and a korowai, while her husband Dr Richard Davies intends to wear a morning coat, her office says.

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- Lillie Rohan, NZH

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