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- DRIVING MISS KATE. 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.
- MEN OF HONOR. Earlier that morning, Prince William and best man Prince Harry made their way to Westminster Abbey. The brothers paid their respects with a salute to their fallen comrades as they pass London's historic Cenotaph.
- TOP IT OFF. The fascinators that launched 1,000 memes. Even seven years later, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's statement-making hats are the royal wedding accessories to remember.
- HELLO M'AM. For a cheery occasion like her grandson's wedding, Queen Elizabeth wore a pale yellow dress and hat (as well as her signature handbag).
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- Who Was The Designer?
- The Backstory
The elegant lace dress is believed to have cost her parents, Caroleand Michael Middleton (who footed the bill), £250,000.
Kate worked closely with Alexander McQueen's artistic director Sarah Burton on the design of the dress. "Miss Middleton chose British brand Alexander McQueen for the beauty of its craftsmanship and its respect for traditional workmanship and the technical construction of clothing," the Palace said in a statement. "Miss Middleton wished for her dres...
Take a look at the best photos and details of the royal bride's wedding dress, veil and jewellery.... READ: Carole Middleton's rare comments on behind-the-scenes wedding planning for daughter Kate READ: Prince Harry reveals real thoughts on Chelsy Davy 'in-laws' in rare confession
- The Celebrity Guests. Guests—including the couple's friends from university, Prince William's air force buddies, and celebs like David and Victoria Beckham, Elton John, Guy Ritchie (who went stag), and Joss Stone—arrived between 8:15 a.m.
- Prince William. The groom showed up promptly at 10:10 a.m and headed inside Westminster Abbey to wait for his bride.
- The Queen Arrives. Queen Elizabeth II wore a butter yellow dress and coat by Angela Kelly to her grandson's nuptials.
- The Best Man and Bridal Party. Prince Harry served as Prince William's best man, wearing the Blues and Royals ceremonial uniform and hitching a ride with some of the pint-sized members of the wedding party.
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- Everyone went to great lengths to keep Kate’s dress a secret. By January 2011, Kate had already chosen Burton, the creative director of Alexander McQueen, as her wedding dress designer, but the decision remained under wraps for the next three months thanks to extraordinary measures taken by the palace and the design team.
- Kate chose Alexander McQueen for the fashion house’s “workmanship” and “artistic vision” When Burton’s name was officially revealed as the designer of the princess's wedding gown on the morning of April 29, Buckingham Palace explained Kate’s choice of the British designer in detail with a statement on the royal family website.
- Embroiders had to wash their hands every 30 minutes while working on the dress. According to the BBC, extreme measures were taken to ensure that nothing would happen to the dress’s lace as a team of embroiderers aged 19 to 70 at the London Royal School of Needlework created it.
- The long-sleeved V-neck gown featured two types of lace and four special motifs. Burton used French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the gown's bodice, skirt and underskirt.
Apr 6, 2022 · published 6 April 2022. This month marks 11 years since Prince William and Kate Middleton got married—and 11 years since Kate Middleton's wedding dress left the world in awe as she arrived at Westminster Abbey. Kate Middleton and Prince William tied the knot on 29th April 2011.
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Kate Middleton accessorized her wedding gown with the Cartier Halo tiara, which was lent to her by Queen Elizabeth II. Chris Jackson / Getty Images The groom, for his part, looked equally as dapper in his attire. Prince William's wedding outfit was the red tunic he earned when he was promoted to Colonel of the regiment two months before the big ...
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Apr 29, 2020 · From the Buckingham Palace wedding day kiss and wedding dress to the couple’s vintage ‘getaway’ car, here are all the best photos from the 2011 royal wedding:
