Royals and fashion have gone hand in hand
for centuries. In 1574 under Queen Elizabeth I, Parliament passed
an act dictating who could wear what colours and textiles based on
their social status. The preferences of the king and queen have
long dictated what is in fashion for society. This Fashion
Favourites series will look at some of the most fashionable royals
and their favourite designers…
It’s the cake that keeps on giving. The
flower strewn bake that took centre stage at the wedding of the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on April 29th 2011 still makes its
presence felt with slices of it popping up at auction with what
seems like an almost metronomic…
Ten years ago today, I was introduced to
the world of royalty. As an American, I was not accustomed to the
idea of royalty, let alone the British Royal Family. That all
changed on April 29, 2011. I was a sophomore in college, studying
to become a nurse. My semester had…
Ten years ago this April, Prince William
and Catherine Middleton married at Westminster Abbey with the eyes
of the world on them. The new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were
cheered through the streets on their way back to Buckingham Palace
where, after the obligatory balcony appearances, they enjoyed a
three course wedding breakfast alongside invited guests. After a
long morning and the small job…
Ten years ago, on 29 April 2011, Prince
William married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey. The newly
created Duke of Cambridge married his university sweetheart in
front of almost 2,000 people in their fairytale wedding. While
everyone was enamoured with the bride’s…
Ahead of the wedding of The Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge, which took place ten years ago this month,
there was one outfit that excited almost as much attention as the
bride’s gown. As April 29th 2011 approached, speculation about what
The Queen would wear to her…
The Duchess of Cambridge’s 2011 wedding
dress is one of the most celebrated royal wedding dresses of modern
history. When she emerged from that Rolls-Royce Phantom with her
father, the world immediately rushed to find any information
possible about the dress. And although the dress was dissected by
royal watchers and media alike, some elements drew more attention
than others. In particular…
Royal Wedding Dresses: the designer behind the Duchess of Cambridge's famous gown
29th April 2021
When Kate Middleton stepped out of the
Rolls-Royce Phantom VI at Westminster Abbey on the morning of 29
April 2011, the world finally learned who created her wedding
dress: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.To most of the world, it
was a well-kept secret. But Burton’s…
The Cartier Halo Tiara earned its way
into the royal history books when it was worn by Miss Catherine
Middleton when she married Prince William in 2011. Commissioned by
the Duke of York, Queen Elizabeth II’s father in 1936, from the
House of Cartier, the tiara is made from…
All brides need a bouquet and a royal
bride is no different. Flowers are as much a part of a
wedding as the dress, the cake and the first kiss but they are
usually filled with special meanings that add a personal as well as
regal element to the whole day. Here, we look back at the bouquet
carried by Kate Middleton on the day of her royal wedding, April
29th 2011. The Duchess of Cambridge’s…
