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Apr 29, 2023 · As Kate Middleton and Prince William celebrate their 12 year wedding anniversary on 29 April, British Vogue looks back at Kate’s incredible Alexander McQueen wedding gown, designed by...
- The underskirt. © Chris Jackson. Thanks to Kate's sister and bridesmaid Pippa Middleton, fans were able to see the underskirt of the dress which was made out of silk tulle trimmed with lace.
- The lacemakers. © Chris Jackson. It was covered in handmade lace created by the Royal School of Needlework. The youngest lace-maker on the team was 19 years old at the time, and the meticulous process saw the workers wash their hands every thirty minutes and renew the needles every three hours to ensure cleanliness.
- The lace. © Getty. Images of roses, thistles, daffodils, and shamrocks were placed on both the bodice and skirt. In a statement released by the palace, The Royal Family said: "The lace design was hand-engineered (appliquéd) using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s."
- The secrecy. © Getty. Embroiderer Amanda Ewing, who was part of the team that made the gown, opened up about the level of secrecy surrounding its creation.
May 13, 2021 · Prince William and Kate Middleton's Relationship Timeline. Even after a decade, The Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress remains a subject worth diving into. Here, everything you need to...
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Apr 6, 2022 · As Kate and Wills prepare to spend their very special day reminiscing on their iconic nuptials, we're looking back on the key details of the wedding dress that left the world in awe. (Image credit: Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
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Apr 29, 2022 · As Kate and Prince William celebrate their 11th wedding anniversary, Newsweek looks back at the wedding dress which told more than one love story on their special day and the hidden details...
May 4, 2021 · The Duchess of Cambridge's breathtakingly beautiful wedding gown featured a boned bodice with sweetheart neckline and a fitted waist. The style boasted slightly padded hips and a full skirt....
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Apr 29, 2021 · Although Kate’s dress marked a change from the designs that dominated the previous decade, it was based on a classic style, says luxury wedding planner and royal wedding commentator Sarah...
