To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Cairns was commissioned to make the cake on February 18 that year and had the cakes baked by the beginning of March, 'so [they had] two months to mature', she told the publication. Now introducing, HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! Doria Ragland, Prince Charles and Camilla.Credit: Jane Barlow, The best-dressed guests at the royal wedding. The decision marked a first in royal history. H&M Draped Satin Dress. Floral designer Shane Connolly decorated the venue. The Queen loaned the bride the Cartier Scroll Tiara which sat above her ivory silk tulle veil, featuring hand-embroidered flowers. The pair kissed twice to cheers from their fans while a fly-past by the RAF and Battle of Britain memorial flight took place above them. Wear this twisted front dress And the 42-year-old entrepreneur and media personality pulled out all the stops in the fashion department. What was your favorite look from the Royal Wedding? Still friends? Later in the evening, wedding guests feasted on canaps and cake at the Queen's reception. The couple along with bridesmaids Grace van Cutsem, 3, and the Hon. HOW they bagged an invite: Ben, 47, met the future king through Marina, 42, whose family have moved in royal circles for years. At the beginning of the service, guests were treated to the 'Bridal March' and then 'I Was Glad' by Sir Parry which was a song written for the coronation of King Edward VII and has been used for all coronations since. Some of the most It is believed that the bridesmaids' ivy and lily-of-the-valley hair wreaths were inspired by the bride's mother's headdress at her 1981 wedding to Michael. What Kate's wearing: Knee-length navy blue wrap dress by Issa. Carson says he thinks Victoria Beckham was one of the best dressed of William and Kate's guests. The sisters prompted fashion criticism on the day as a result of their brightly-coloured dresses and Philip Treacy fascinators. The three women were photographed standing together outside Westminster Abbey before heading to Buckingham Palace for the reception in their respective carriages. The family chose London-based filmmaker Will Warr to capture their tenth anniversary video montage, who has created branded content, corporate films and ads for big brands including Tesco, Diageo, Red Bull, Uber Eats and Puma. However, 12 years after Kate and William tied the knot, assigning a sister of the bride the maid of honor is a more frequent practice. Crown Princess Victoria Prince Carl Philip & Sofia Hellqvist Wedding Crown Princess Victoria is always one of the best dressed when it comes to official royal outings, but especially for weddings! Standing on the steps of Westminster Abbey as the newlyweds set off for Buckingham Palace in the 1902 State Landau, the Queen turned to her late husband and said: 'Well, that was excellent, wasn't it?'. The outfit was put together with a golden headpiece and beige pumps. She's appeared in ads for Dolce & Gabbana, so it's no surprise the royal has arrived at the wedding wearing the Italian label, a (controversial) favourite of Melania Trump. He also claimed Meghan's 'insistence' was 'supported' by bridesmaid Jessica Mulroney, adding: 'Some would say that Meghan compared Ivy [Mulroney's daughter] favourably against Charlotte'. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. William and Kate made their storied exit from Westminster Abbey hand-in-hand, with their gaggle of bridesmaids and pageboys following close behind. When asked why Meghan 'didn't get on' with his family from the 'get-go-', he explained: 'Lots of lots of different reasons but I look, as I again detail a lot, I had put a lot of hope in the idea that, you know, it'd be William and Kate and me and whoever. At 10.50am, Kate and her father were photographed leaving the Goring Hotel in London to make their way to the Abbey. That all changed, however, when she was tasked with being Kates maid of honor. John Stillwell/PA/Landov;INSET:Chris Ison/PA/Landov, Kate Middleton and Prince William's Relationship Timeline, Kate Middleton Gets a New Title from King Charles (That Previously Belonged to Prince William! Chrissy Rutherford is a contributing editor at HarpersBazaar.com, The 10 Best Dressed Guests at Princess Eugenie's Wedding, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. Typically, royal brides have younger children serve as their bridesmaids, and the maid-of-honor role doesnt usually exist for British royal nuptials, Hello! It had the same buttons and lace trims as the bride's dress. Kiss! Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen designed the dress, which consisted of a delicate lace top overlaying a strapless bodice. Watch the moment Kate walked down the HOW they bagged an invite: Just how did Mr Bean end up at the royal wedding? 'She had a sense that the future of the Royal Family, her family, was now secure. Baker Fiona Cairns produced an eight-tier fruitcake for the day. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? It's double happiness for William and Kate, who kissed not once but twice on the balcony at Buckingham Palace much to the delight of the crowd gathered below. Gina Torres arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. May 19, 2018 8.52pm. Kate Middleton Wears Her First Tiara in Nearly 3 Years for Buckingham Palace Banquet See the Pics! Kate Middleton and Prince Williams wedding, which took place on April 29, 2011, is still considered one of the most influential and iconic affairs more than a decade later, but their event didnt follow all of the royal wedding rules. And the 42-year However, Prince Harry said during his ITV interview that it was a challenge adding Meghan into the dynamic he already shared with William and Kate. Let us know what you think by commenting below and tweeting @YahooStyleCA! Let's not overlook Victoria's husband, David Beckham, who wore a morning coat by Dior Homme. It's hard to choose your look when you're escorting the best dressed guest to the royal wedding (we're looking at you, Amal! We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Still friends? Although their 2011 nuptials didnt follow royal wedding protocol to a T, the couple did incorporate many traditions. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Prince William and Kate Middleton' s happily ever after officially started in 2011 with their fairytale royal wedding. W & C'. Prince William starred in a Blackadder spin-off for the BBCs Big Night In last year but Rowan wasnt even on it! The groom decided not to receive a wedding ring and continues not to wear one to this day. What's more,Prince Harry backed up Meghan Markle's claim that her sister-in-law made her cry ahead of their May 2018 wedding in his memoir. See Kate Middleton and Prince William's Trooping Appearances from Newlyweds to a Family of 5! Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose a lemon elderflower bake for their wedding day. Kiss.'. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Kate took her place beside William after her father Michael lifted her veil. Gina Torres arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Credit: PA. Actress and close friend of the bride, actress Priyanka Chopra, wore a custom Vivienne Westwood suit which turned heads at the ceremony. Kates decision to have her sister star as the main member of her bridal party wasnt the only time she strayed from royal wedding protocol. As Kate's brother James read a verse from the Bible, the newlyweds stole another moment for themselves. Still friends? Kate Middleton changed out of her wedding dress into a strapless dress with diamant sash. Following a lunchtime reception at Buckingham Palace, the newlyweds couple headed Clarence House for an evening reception. Then, following Kate and Williams vow exchange, the newlyweds made their appearance on the balcony to share the highly anticipated kiss, but instead of one peck, they kissed twice. Meanwhile, their needles were renewed every three hours to keep them 'clean and sharp', Guardian lifestyle editor Kate Carter said on the day of the wedding. Therefore, who better than Kate Middleton to inspire our summer wedding wardrobes? were there to celebrate. $65 at H&M. Donning her second Alexander McQueen design of the day a strapless satin gown with diamante detailing Kate joins William and her new in-laws, Prince Charles and Camilla, at Clarence House, where the royal family gathered before they made their way back to Buckingham Palace for a dinner dance thrown by the Prince of Wales. George Clooney. All our articles and reviews are written independently by the Netmums editorial team. En route to Westminster Abbey, the world got their first glimpse of Kate Middleton's Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding dress, while the Duchess-to-be enjoyed some one-on-one time with her proud father, Michael. 88 years of expert advice and inspiration, for every couple. Their friendship appears to be going swimmingly, and Joss hit her second royal wedding of the decade in 2018, when she attended Harry and Meghans big day. Before the wedding began, Westminster Abbey was decorated Princess Eugenie chose subtle headwear for the royal affair.Credit: PA. What they wore: Marina was seven months pregnant on the day and glowing in a bright-green, knee-length dress with a mac coat and netted fascinator. During an ITV interview in advance of the book's release, Harry opened up about his family's initial reaction to his relationship with Meghan Markle to interviewer and friend Tom Bradby., Although the Duke claims the Prince and Princess of Wales were 'religious viewers' of Suits, he agreed with Tom Bradby that it was 'fair' to say that his family 'didn't get on' with his wife 'almost from the get-go'., He explained: 'There was a lot of stereotyping that was happening, that I was guilty of as well, at the beginning. The wedding professional explains that even though Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana had sisters, neither of them gave them the title of "maid of honor." For other inquiries, Contact Us. Thousands of royal fans lined the mile-and-a-half route to Westminster Abbey on the day. 1. In an extract from his book The Queen, published by the Daily Mirror, he wrote that the Queen felt the big day was an important milestone for the monarchy following difficult years where her children's marriages failed. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Kate and William beam with joy in never-before-seen wedding photo, the Queen turned to her late husband and said: 'Well, that was excellent, wasn't it? The tennis star chose a pink form-fitting pink Versace dress with matching hat and jewellery by Bulgari. And she brought me flowers'. Kate also tapped the designer to create her custom wedding dress, which included handmade lace, floral appliqus, long sleeves, a deep V-neck, and an eight-foot train. Katie OMalley is the Deputy Digital Editor, at ELLE UK. Although she might be better known for her more bohemian looks, Joss Stone opted for a Fuschia-pink tight-fittingdress paired with a floral hat. The royal wedding was watched by millions of people in 180 countries around the world. Cressida Bonas 5 / 29 5. The Duchess of Sussex later disagreed in her bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview, claiming it was the other way around and adding: 'She [Kate] was upset about something, but she owned it, and she apologised.