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Sir Elton John performs at the Royal Wedding reception

Sir Elton John performed at the Lunchtime Reception for the wedding guests of the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Prince Harry personally asked Sir Elton to perform at the reception. Due to the close connection, Sir Elton has with Prince Harry and the family he accepted. The Queen hosted the lunchtime reception at St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle. 600 guests were invited…
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Meghan wears Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau Tiara

The Duchess of Sussex, formerly Meghan Markle, is wearing Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara at her wedding. Kensington Palace notes that the bandeau element was made in 1932 in England, and the centre brooch dates to 1893. Originally made for Queen Mary – Prince Harry’s great-great-grandmother – it was made as a home for the centre brooch, which was given to her when she was still a…
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Lunchtime reception menu revealed

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently ensconced at St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle for their lunchtime reception with 600 guests. The reception is being hosted by The Queen. Guests are being served a selection of canapés, Kensington Palace notes, including: Scottish Langoustines wrapped in Smoked Salmon with Citrus Crème Fraiche Grilled English Asparagus wrapped in Cumbrian…
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Bridesmaids in Givenchy, Page Boys in miniature Blues and Royals Frockcoats

The bridesmaids’ and page boys’ outfits have also been designed by Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy. The bridesmaids’ dresses are designed with the same “timeless purity” of Meghan’s wedding dress and are made with Ivory silk Radzimir. The dresses are high-waisted and feature puff sleeves with a double silk ribbon tied at the back. Each bridesmaid is wearing a pair of white leather…
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