It was a wedding watched by more than two billion people across the world. While people watched from their homes, more than one million people lined the procession route between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace to see the couple on their special day. The occasion was a public holiday in the United Kingdom.
While many celebrated in the United Kingdom in person, or they had viewing…
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…
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…
Prince William married his long-time girlfriend Kate Middleton on 29 April 2011. Today, let’s take a look back at the ceremony and the couple.
Prince William, the oldest son of Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, was born 21 June 1982 in London. His future bride, Catherine Middleton, was born 9 January 1982 to Carole and Michael Middleton, in Reading.
William and Kate met…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary
29th April 2021
The 29th of April marks the 10th wedding anniversary of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The couple married in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London attended by both members of the bride’s and groom’s families. As Prince William was not the heir apparent to…
It was one of the most talked about weddings of the 19th century. All eyes were on a young, Danish princess called Alexandra as she walked into St. George’s Chapel, Windsor on March 10th 1863 to marry Albert Edward, Prince of Wales. Her groom was heir to Queen…
He was the man who created the most iconic images of her reign, designing outfits literally fit for a Queen. Norman Hartnell was Elizabeth II’s go to designer for many of the major moments of her time as heir to the throne and young Monarch. And he first dressed the record breaking ruler exactly eighty five years ago.
For the Queen’s very first Norman Hartnell design was a bridesmaid’s…
Princess Beatrice's wedding gown takes pride of place at Windsor Castle
23rd September 2020
The vintage gown worn by Princess Beatrice for her surprise marriage to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi this summer will go on show in the State Dining Room at Windsor Castle.
The dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, sits at the heart of a display about the couple’s wedding at…
The vintage Norman Hartnell gown that became one of the most unusual wedding picks of brides of the House of Windsor is to go on display.
The outfit, worn by Princess Beatrice for her marriage to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in July 2020, will be shown at Windsor Castle this…
King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece announce engagement of youngest son
1st September 2020
The youngest son of Constantine II and Anne-Marie, former King and Queen of Greece, is getting married. Prince Philippos has got engaged to his long time partner, Nina Nastassja Flohr.
King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie announced the happy news in a brief statement which also confirmed that the couple got engaged earlier this summer while visiting the Greek island of Ithaca.
No date has…
