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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).
Updated Mar 28, 2023. Over a decade has passed since Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding on April 29, 2011, but we remember this royal celebration like it was just yesterday. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (now known as the Prince and Princess of Wales) exchanged vows before a congregation of 1,900 guests at Westminster Abbey in ...
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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.
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- Prince William and Prince Harry arrive at Westminster Abbey. Ahead of his wedding, Prince William announced that his younger brother Prince Harry was to be his best man.
- Royal wedding page boys and bridesmaids. The bridesmaids wore dresses designed by Nicki Macfarlane while the page boys dressed in Foot Guards officer-inspired uniforms, in a red fabric to match Prince William's outfit.
- Kate and Michael Middleton. At 10.50am, Kate and her father were photographed leaving the Goring Hotel in London to make their way to the Abbey. Meanwhile, Will and Harry had stayed at Clarence House, the official residence of Prince Charles, before leaving in a Bentley State Limousine to go to the wedding.
- Victoria and David Beckham. The couple joined the likes of Joss Stone, Rowan Atkinson, Sir Elton John and David Furnish at the wedding. Victoria was seen walking into the wedding venue with her husband wearing a blue dress and high heels while pregnant with her daughter Harper.
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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
Jan 13, 2022 · Getty Images. Kate Middleton rode to the ceremony with her father in a vintage Rolls-Royce, and exited to reveal her ivory and white satin gazar Alexander McQueen ballgown designed by Sarah Burton ...
Apr 29, 2024 · Kate Middleton and Prince William wed in a lavish affair watched by millions of people on April 29, 2011. Here’s everything to know about their royal wedding.
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