Royal costumes can be used in a variety of theater productions, including companies performing the works of William Shakespeare, as kings, queens and others of royal blood are often characters in his plays. In addition to theater productions, royal costumes have uses in Renaissance shows, which can feature a Queen Elizabeth I character and her royal court.
Another use for royal costumes is for photo art. Photograph the costumes alone or worn by models. Go for funny photos with models in full regalia walking down a city street, in line at a fast food chain, watching television or talking on their cell phones, or doing chores on a farm. More "arty" or ethereal photo ideas include black and white or muted color photos of models in forest/woodland areas, along river banks and inside museums.
Royal costumes may be used as Halloween costumes. Create a royal court among family or friends, depending on how many costumes you have. Ideas include a king, queen, princess and prince, court jester and royal attendants. Royal costumes can be used by adults for costume parties and by children for trick-or-treating. Since heavy material is usually used for such costumes, they also provide warmth and protection against chilly fall air. Another option is to use royal costumes in haunted houses as zombie royals and the like.
Another use for royal costumes is in parades and floats, such as Mardi Gras floats. Dress models as the kings and queens of Mardi Gras on elaborate floats or have them march in the parade. Royal costumes may also be used on theme floats for other holiday parades, including Christmas and the 4th of July.