Queen’s Favorite Granddaughter Gets A Million Dollar Tiara For Her Wedding

Sister, Sister

Princess Beatrice had a sister that’s only a year younger than her. Naturally, Prince Eugine is one of her closest friends. They are always seen together in most royal events. Princess Eugine in one interview said, “We get on fantastically well, we have silly arguments about unimportant things – like all sisters. But we love each other to death.” Their parents are divorced but both have a strong bond with them. They value family above all.

Sister, Sister

Royal Parents

When Beatrice was just 8 years old, her parents got divorced but they all continued to live in the same house. Prince Andrew and Darah Ferguson stayed cordial with each other so that they can raise their two daughters well. But as years go by, Princess Beatrice has grown very protective of her mom. After getting involved in multiple scandals, she was expelled from the royal family. Surprisingly, Sarah’s relationship with Andrew was never affected.

Royal Parents

Net Worth

Like most royal families, Beatrice is also funded by the British Monarchy because she is a princess. But that did not stop her from working outside of the royal empire. She works full-time in the business and was called a “business matchmaker.” What does a business matchmaker do? She specialized in connecting startups with potential investors in an American software company. It is said that her net worth is estimated at $10 million.

Net Worth

Charity Work

When Beatrice turned 18 years old in 2006, she stated that she was determined to use her royal position to help charity works. She may have participated in a charity before, but this was her first time to pledge in a campaign. She regularly joined her mother, Sarah Ferguson, whenever she visits several organizations that the Duchess of York supports. Beatrice also founded an organization of her own, Big Change. Along with 6 other friends, they established a charity to help the youth develop skills that cannot be learned within the conventional academic curriculum.

Charity Work

Weight Struggles

Princess Beatrice has opened up about her struggle with her weight. For much of her teenage years, she has battled with her idea of a perfect body. Her mother even said that she put her 8-year-old daughter on a diet. Ever since that day, Princess Beatrice had been maintaining a strict meal plan and a regular workout routine. She now has beautiful curves which she is proud of. Rumors had sparked her recent decision to follow a strict vegan diet to prepare for her wedding.

Weight Struggles

Fashionista

Despite rumors and backlash that sprung from loyal fans of the British Monarchy, everyone acknowledged that Princess Beatrice has the best fashion sense. She’s not scared to make a bold statement with her wardrobe choices. The princess has had a huge gallery of stylish moments over the years. She had been wearing fabulous dresses in the last decades, no wonder we named her a fashionista.

Fashionista

Marathon Runner

Princess Beatrice was the first princess to run a marathon. In 2010, she became the first member of the royal family to finish the London Marathon. She is very proud of her accomplishment and is not embarrassed to flaunt it. She and a group of friends ran in colorful tutus and legwarmers to raise money for various children’s organizations, notably Children in Crisis, which was established by her mother, The Duchess of York.

Marathon Runner

A Woman OF Many Talents

Beatrice became the first member of the British Royal family to ever appear in a feature film after studying theatre and film studies. She had a minor part in the 2009 film Young Victoria. The film tells the tale of Queen Victoria’s childhood. Sarah Ferguson, Bea’s mother, was a producer on the film. Although Beatrice enjoyed her little acting role, the real film was reported to have irritated The Queen due to historical errors.

A Woman OF Many Talents

Royal Relatives

Princess Beatrice is no stranger to the royal limelight, she is not an official working member of the monarchy, unlike her relatives. But she volunteers and attends numerous royal engagements and activities, she and her sister, Princess Eugenie, are not compensated by the Crown for performing any royal responsibilities.

Royal Relatives

Queen Elizabeth II

It is no secret that Queen Elizabeth and her granddaughter, Princess Beatrice, enjoy a wonderful connection and are very close. Princess Beatrice often mentions her grandmother, and it is obvious that they have a close relationship. Beatrice has said, “My grandma is one of two role models in my life. She is very significant, and I consider myself fortunate to be connected to her.” Rumors have persisted for many years that Bea is Queen Elizabeth’s favorite. This became obvious during Princess Beatrice’s wedding… keep reading to find out why.

Queen Elizabeth II

The Royal Engagement Ring

For one, Princess Beatrice’s wedding violated several conventional norms, and it began with her engagement ring. The royal family has been using Welsh gold for all of their wedding rings since about 1923. Princesses Kate, Eugine, and Meghan all followed the 100-year tradition. So what makes Beatrice’s unique? Well, her fiancé at the time, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, selected platinum for the ring. Regardless of all the drama that has surrounded the engagement diamond, it is unquestionably a beautiful ring!

The Royal Engagement Ring

Who Is Princess Beatrice’s Husband?

For those who aren’t exactly familiar with Princess Beatrice’s new hubby, don’t worry, we’re here to give you all the details! We’re here to fill you in! Edoardo Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi is a British property developer who was born in London, England. He and Princess Beatrice had known each other since childhood but just started dating in 2018. However, this was not Alessandro’s first engagement; he was previously engaged to an American architect. They have a kid called Christopher Woolf.

Who Is Princess Beatrice’s Husband?

Vintage Gown

The 31-year-old princess and her fiancé married in a private ceremony near Windsor Castle. In contrast to the grandiose celebration that was initially planned, they had a fairly low-key gathering. Her beautiful wedding gown is an antique gown from her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Although a few changes were made, the modest embellishments made Beatrice appear wonderfully regal. One of the greatest aspects is that the bridal gown was fully authorized by the Queen. You have to admit, she looked stunning!

Vintage Gown

Who Designed The Dress?

Princess Beatrice’s wedding was unlike any other royal wedding in history. Rather than commissioning the finest dressmakers to create a bespoke gown for her, Beatrice opted for a retro look. Norman Hartnell created the gown she stole from her grandmother. The gown was constructed of beautiful silk fabric and organza, which was then finished with superb satin and adorned with diamante’.

Who Designed The Dress?

What Were The Alterations?

Originally, Queen Elizabeth wore a stunning silk gown. So, for Princess’s big day, the dress had organza puff sleeves added where there had previously just been straps. In addition, the hemline of the skirt was straightened and finished with white satin, while before it was more of a puffball design. Beatrice was undeniably adorable!

What Were The Alterations?

Royal Tiara

But it wasn’t all. Beatrice stole her grandmother’s royal wedding tiara on her big day. The huge, magnificent diamond tiara was the crown Queen Elizabeth wore on her wedding day in 1947 when she married Prince Philip. Princess Beatrice looked stunning, and her homage to her royal ancestors was amazing. Don’t you believe she’s one of the luckiest royals?

Royal Tiara

Crown Jewels

It is fairly unusual for the royal family to borrow a tiara of their choosing from the Queen on their wedding day. Princess Beatrice, on the other hand, became the first royal bride of her age to wear the same tiara that her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, wore on the day she married the Duke of Edinburgh in 1947. What are your views about Beatrice being the favored grandchild?

Crown Jewels

Bridal Makeup

Princess Beatrice chose makeup that centered around her beautiful skin and gorgeous eyes. She did not reveal the specific makeup and skincare she used on her big day but you can see how fresh she looked.  Though she has always talked about her go-to products for her everyday makeup. A few of them are Bobbi Brown bronzer and Charlotte Tilbury mascara. Do you think she used it on her wedding day? Her makeup enhanced her natural beauty, perfect for an intimate wedding.

Bridal Makeup

The Wedding Bouquet

Patrice Van Helden, co-owner of RVH Floral Design, created the beautiful royal bridal bouquet that Beatrice carried during her wedding. RVH is no stranger to royal weddings, having created the flowers for Princess Eugenie’s big day. Over the years, the bridal bouquet has been a prominent element of every royal bides. Beatrice chose a bouquet of trailing jasmine, light pink and cream sweet peas, royal porcelain ivory spray roses, pink O’Hara garden roses, pink waxflower, and baby pink astilbe. One of the royal customs that the princess departed from was the way she integrated color into her bouquet. Previously, many royals selected an all-white bouquet.

The Wedding Bouquet

The Wedding Venue

The stunning couple married in a unique location in a covert and private ceremony. After having to postpone their wedding, the couple decided to wed in All Saints Chapel at the Royal Lodge. It’s a really lovely setting that suited the couple perfectly. A Chapel is a considerably more intimate setting than they had envisioned. According to reports, about 20 individuals (close relatives) attended the wedding. All visitors followed the government’s social distancing rules.

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Guest of Honor

Princess Beatrice and her Italian fiance, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, had previously planned a lavish royal wedding for May 29, 2020. However, because of the current pandemic and safety considerations, they chose a new date that was most convenient for their special guest of honor, Queen Elizabeth. Princess Beatrice’s grandma was there during her wedding since it was so important to her.

Guest of Honor

Thank You To The Royal Supporters

Following the wedding, Sarah Ferguson, the bride’s mother, sent a beautiful double-sided tag with pink ribbons to several royal supporters of the newlyweds. On one side of the message, there was an attachment of a photograph of the royal couple strolling hand in hand through the charming Royal gardens only seconds after they had tied the knot. Edo is dressed to the nines in a three-piece Huntsman morning suit, while the bride, Beatrice, looks lovely in a bridal gown borrowed from the Queen.

Thank You To The Royal Supporters

Personal Honorary Gift

On the opposite side of the commemorative present is a handwritten note hand-signed by the bride’s mother. This is what The Duchess of York wrote: “Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and supportive messages for Beatrice and Edo’s future happiness. It was a beautiful day, and the sun shone brightly down on them. We were all overjoyed to be able to gather together and celebrate their love for one another. Beatrice looked gorgeous, and Edo looked dashing—their love shined through.” She further stated, “We are extremely delighted to welcome Edo into our family and appreciate him for his love and commitment to Beatrice.”

Personal Honoray Gift

Unseen Snapshots

Royal fans were also given to a previously unseen photo of the royal pair, a black-and-white photograph of Princess Beatrice and Edo looking into each other’s eyes. The modest wedding at Windsor was attended by only a few visitors, one of whom was undoubtedly Beatrice’s grandparents, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh. The small wedding adhered to rigorous health regulations and only permitted up to 30 people to attend.

Unseen Snapshots

Mrs. Mapelli Mozzi

Naturally, being members of the Royal British family, the newlyweds got many wonderful gifts from so many people. Because it was a modest wedding, family and friends wanted to make it a memorable occasion. One of the most emotional presents Princess Beatrice got was a white silk robe embroidered with “Mrs. MM” for Mrs. Mapelli Mozzi. The famed needlework business Hand & Lock was behind this present, and they also took to Instagram to congratulate the lovely couple on their big day.

Mrs. Mapelli Mozzi

Royal Family Regel Home

The Queen presented Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie with a £1.5 million house in Surrey in 1997. The property known as Birch Hall was acquired by trustees working on behalf of the Queen, but, believe it or not, the princesses never lived in. Do you want to discover the true reason? Sarah Ferguson, their mother, reportedly expressed concern that her daughters would be unable to afford the upkeep and operating charges.

Royal Family Regel Home

Major Renovations

Birch Hall was listed for sale in 2016 for £4.2 million. Before this, though, it was refurbished to add even more beautiful and absolutely out-of-this-world elements. The Georgian home is set on five acres of property, with plenty of lawn space, a tennis court, and, of course, its own outdoor heated swimming pool, as well as a separate two-bedroom cottage for employees. The current owners of the estate also built a games area, an orangery, and a home gym.

Major Renovations

Traveling To Africa

During an interview with the Financial Times, property entrepreneur Edoardo Alessandro Mapelli Mozzi, who will marry Princess in July 2020, also hinted at the couple’s future travel plans. “With time on my hands, I would travel,” Mozzi explained. Africa never ceases to fascinate me: the people, the colors, the natural beauty, and the country’s humility. I’d like to see and learn more.” He went on to describe his goal and why it holds such a special place in his heart. “My brother and I spent seven years creating a cricket stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, and we get so much delight from seeing it utilized now that it’s completed.” Perhaps this will be the newlyweds’ first stop?

Traveling To Africa

For The Love Of Africa

However, believe it or not, Edoardo is not the only member of the royal family with a strong connection to Africa. In 2008, Peter Phillips, another of the Queen’s grandchildren, and his bride, Autumn Kelley, jetted out to Africa for an action-packed honeymoon. Tuningi Safari Lodge in South Africa was one of their trip’s highlights.

For The Love Of Africa

Exciting News

Princess Beatrice and her husband had some extremely happy news to share with the world at the beginning of May 2021, when she disclosed that she was pregnant. Buckingham Palace issued a statement announcing Princess Beatrice’s pregnancy, saying, “Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr. Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are extremely pleased to announce that they are expecting a baby in autumn of this year.” The Queen has been notified, and both families are overjoyed with the news.”

Exciting News

Strutting Her Stuff

Princess Beatrice has been sighted a few times in and around London since the announcement, flaunting her gorgeous baby belly. Nothing ever gets in the way of the Queen’s granddaughter appearing very trendy and glamorous. Although many theories have circulated, it has not been confirmed whether the queen is expecting a girl or a boy. But, in any case, we are quite excited about the big day!

Strutting Her Stuff

Family Tragedy

Following the passing of her beloved grandfather, Prince Charles, Princess Beatrice paid a heartfelt tribute to him, calling him “wonderful.” The entire Royal Family had hoped that the Duke of Edinburgh would live to reach his 100th birthday in June, but the 99-year-old spent a month in hospital earlier this year when his health began to deteriorate.

Family Tragedy

An Emotional Time

Princess Beatrice of York became tearful during an official interview about her grandfather. She brushed away her tears and continued, “Because he is the most unique guy, and I’m incredibly grateful to have been able to have amazing moments with my grandfather so many times.” The wedding was attended by Princess Beatrice, her husband, and her sister, Princess Eugine.

An Emotional Time

Paying Tribute

Beatrice was not the only one who paid respect to Prince Phillip. Princess Eugine, her sister, said the following on Instagram: “I recall learning how to cook, paint, and read. I recall smiling at your jokes and inquiring about your extraordinary life and time in the navy “She put pen to paper. “I recall you swooping in to save the day after the sausages were incinerated. I recall your hands and your humor, as well as your favorite beer.” “I’ll remember you via your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren,” she added. “Thank you for your devotion and love for all of us, especially Granny, whom we will care for in your absence.”

Paying Tribute

Another New Little Royal

When Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, received their first child in February 2021, they decided on a unique way to remember Engines grandpa. August Philip Hawke was the name they gave to their son. Phillip, the baby’s middle name, was given to him in honor of Eugine’s grandfather, Prince Phillip. It is also a middle name shared by the royal newborn, Prince William, and Prince Charles. He was eleventh in line to the throne at the time of his birth.

Another New Little Royal

British Monarchy

Let’s take a closer look at the British royal family tree to learn more about some of the other royals. Many people overlook how impressive the British monarchy truly is. The House of Windsor, as we know it now, was established in 1917. The first Windsor monarch (King George V) was Queen Elizabeth’s grandfather, and today’s working royals are all descended from both King George and his wife, Queen Mary.

British Monarchy

British Royal Family Tree

King George V and Mary of Teck had six children between 1894 and 1905, however, one of them died before reaching adulthood. Following the death of their eldest son, King George V, King Edward VIII inherited the throne until 1937, when he resigned as King. Following this, King Georg VI, King Edward VII’s younger brother, ruled for nearly 15 years. He and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, had two daughters during this time, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margret.

Big, Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth II

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, the Duke, and Duchess of York’s eldest daughter were born on April 21, 1926. (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). Her parents had another daughter, Princess Margaret, four years after she was born. During her adolescence, she and her sister did not accompany their parents on any royal tours since their father believed they were too young.

Queen Elizabeth II

Marriage

When Elizabeth was 13 years old, she met her future husband, Prince Phillip of Greece and Denmark. They started exchanging letters, and she fell in love with him right away. The engagement was announced in July 1947, when she was 21 years old. On November 20, 1947, the couple married in Westminister Abby and received 2500 wedding presents from all across the world.

Marriage

Acquiring The Throne

Between 1949 and 1964, the marriage had four children: Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward. During this time, Elizabeth also took the instant throne with the death of her father, King George VI, in 1952. At the time, Queen Elibath was only 26 years old. Queen Elizabeth is currently 90 years old and the longest-reigning and living British monarch in history.

Acquiring The Throne

Future Heirs

Not long after the new royal couple married, they began welcoming the successor to the kingdom. Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, and Prince Philip’s first child were born in 1948. Princess Anne, the royal family’s first child, was born just one year later. Elizabeth and Phillip decided not to have any more children until ten years later. As a result, the royal couple welcomed another son, Prince Andrew, in 1960. Many people assumed The Queen and Charles had had their last child, but then The Queen gave birth to another Prince, Edward.

Future Heirs

Prince Charles

Phillip, Charles Arthur George, the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip, was born in November 1948. As a child, Charles went to school rather than having a private tutor, as had been the royal habit up to that point. He received a Master of Arts degree from Cambridge University when he was 27 years old. Before this, Charles was crowned Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester in an official ceremony by his mother.

Prince Charles

Eligible Bachelor

Charles was a charming young man who had a swarm of young women swarming around him in his youth. Although he had multiple potential courtships, it was clear that he had his sights set on someone else… Charles first met Diana Frances Spencer in 1977, when he was accompanying her elder sister to her house. However, he never romantically considered Diana until the early 1980s, when he began seriously considering a potential bride. Prince Charles ultimately proposed to Diana in February 1981.

Eligible Bachelor

Wedding Of The Century

Their engagement had been kept a secret for some time, Diana was overjoyed and naturally said ‘yes,’ and the two married a few months later in St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The glamorous event was attended by roughly 3500 guests and was also watched on TV by 750 million people around the world, earning it the moniker “wedding of the century.” Diana has crowned Princess of Wales when she was 20 years old. She then performed numerous royal responsibilities on behalf of the Queen.

Wedding Of The Century

Not Like Ordinary Royals

The couple moved into Kensington Palace and Highgrove House. Princess Diana’s pregnancy was disclosed just a few months after Diana and Charles exchanged vows. Their first son, Prince William, was born in 1982, and their second son, Prince Harry, was born in 1984. Princess Diana intended to offer her sons real experience outside of Buckingham Palace, which was unusual for the royal family and violated several traditions. Diana, on the other hand, opted to disobey several things.

Not Like Ordinary Royals

Marital Difficulties

Sadly, only five years into Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s marriage, it was clear that their union was failing. The Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh even organized a reconciliation meeting between the two, but it was eventually fruitless, and the two split up. Soon later, facts of their marital problems became public, which startled many individuals both inside and beyond the royal family. Although many people believed Diana and Charles would reconcile, the couple divorced in 1996.

Marital Difficulties

Prince William

William Arthur Phillip Louis was born in 1982 at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. He is Charles and Diana’s first and eldest son. He, too, attended independent schools and competed in a variety of sports, including football, basketball, swimming, and cross-country running. Then, after graduating from Eton College, he opted to take a gap year and participate in a British Army training operation in Belize. But it didn’t stop there; he traveled and volunteered throughout Africa.

Prince William

Humanitarian Projects

Following in his lovely mother’s footsteps, William began his one civic responsibility after graduating from university. He did, however, devote a significant amount of his time to numerous charities, organizations, and humanitarian endeavors around the world. His efforts cover a wide range of topics, including mental health difficulties, lowering global illicit wildlife trade, and various environmental solutions around the world.

Humanitarian Projects

Living The Single Life

Prince Willaim and a slew of girls flock to his feet because of his dashing good looks. However, no one has yet won his heart. While William was a student at the University of St Andrews, Catherine Middleton supposedly captured his notice while they were both attending a charity fashion show on campus. The couple’s relationship was widely covered by the media from the moment they started dating.

Living The Single Life

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

There is no doubt that Prince William and beautiful Duchess Kate Middleton have won over our hearts. Having gotten engaged during a trip to Kenya in 2010, reports suggested that they had stayed at the Rutundu Cabin at the bottom of Mount Kenya. It is believed that the two had an intimate time together while there filled with romance and happiness.

The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge

Another Royal Engagement

Something not publicly known is that Kate and William had actually broken up for some years before reconciling, followed by their engagement on vacation in Kenya. William presented Kate with a ring that had previously been owned by his late mother, Princess Diana. It was announced that the wedding would take place the following year, at Westminster Abbey, Greater London.

Another Royal Engagement

Wedding Of The Decade

A special date, 29.04.2011 signifies the date that this amazing couple stated their vows and became man and wife. Debatably, this is one of the biggest events to happen in the last ten years. Approximately 300 million people viewed and enjoyed the event. As soon as they were wed, Kate, or Catherine to be official, took her title as ‘HRH, The Duchess of Cambridge‘. The new couple received country home, Sandringham Estate, as a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth.

Wedding Of The Decade

Royalty At Its Finest

Of course, for a wedding of this magnitude it is only natural that it would be a popular occasion for a lengthy time. Truly, a beloved couple by a large majority, the couple shone. Kate arrived to the ceremony aside her father, travelling in a vintage Rolls-Royce. Her dress was unbelievable and had many gawping at its elegance. Upon leaving the vehicle, her stunning ivory and white Satin Alexander McQueen ball gown was revealed; designed by Sarah Burton.

Royalty At It’s Finest

Dramatic Entrance

Close sources to Kate had said that, “Miss Middleton wished for her dress to combine tradition and modernity with the artistic vision that characterizes Alexander McQueen’s work.” The dress was inspired by Victorian tradition of corsetry. The dress was narrowed at the waist and was padded. Her entry was another thing that left people speechless, specifically prepared for a dramatic entrance into Westminster Abbey. The journey was short compared to that of late Princess Diana’s, however.

Dramatic Entrance

Hair & Makeup

Catherine’s hair was by Richard Ward Salon’s James Pryce. Her hair was worn half up. She was also loaned a tiara, Cartier halo, from the Queen herself. Kate’s diamond earrings were Robinson Pelham and were gifted from her parents. Following numerous lessons from London makeup artist, Arabella Preston; Kate elected to do her own makeup. She looked amazing.

Hair & Makeup

Celebrity Guests

Being an event as large as this, instinctively the guest list would be lengthy, and home of many famous names. All members of the House of Windsor attended, Queen Victoria’s descendants and the bride’s relatives. Many celebrities were also in attendance, such as the Beckhams, Rowan Atkinson and Joss Stone.

Celebrity Guests

Baby Number 1

The royal couple welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in July 2013. At St Mary’s Hospital in London, Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge was born. After his grandfather, Prince Charles, and his father, Prince William, he is the third in line to the British throne. A potential king, the 8 year old is one of the sweetest Royal family members.

Baby Number 1

Princess Charlotte

Prince William and Kate announced that they were expecting their second child not long after Prince George was born. A new member of the British royal family was born in the beginning of May 2015. Charlotte Elizabeth Diana is William and Catherine’s only child and only daughter. Today, the lovely six-year-old attends Thomas’ School with her brother. Many have stipulated that she is the splitting image of her father. Fourth in line to the throne, perhaps she may never get her chance, but we love her nonetheless.

Princess Charlotte

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Similarly to his brother William, Harry wed some years later in a glorious ceremony, May 19th 2018. Meghan, an American actress and performer arrived on the day looking stunning. This couple are already favorites and their wedding day was nothing under sublime. Continue through the article to discover the events of the day that led to Harry and Meghan having such a beautiful ceremony.

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex

The Engagement And Rings

Upon announcing their engagement on November 27, we acquired our first glimpse at the diamond ring which Harry proposed with. Designed by Harry himself, court jewelers Cleave and Company produced the ring using a Botswana sourced diamond, alongside two smaller stones from Diana’s collection. A yellow gold ring, Meghan’s favourite, Harry desired to use stones from his mother’s collection to ensure she was there with them.

The Engagement And Rings

Date, Time, Where

The wedding took place on May 19, 2018. Beginning at 12pm BST, a carriage procession followed through Windsor an hour later. The wedding was shown worldwide on television, but also was available to stream online. Using the Royal Family’s official Youtube account, anyone from anywhere in the world with an internet connection could stream it.

Date, Time, Where

Permission

The Queen gave her blessing for Harry and Meghan to marry on March 15th. She gave her official consent and allowed the marriage to be signified under the great seal, and for it to be entered into the books of the privy council. With Harry at the time being fifth in line, the Successions to the Crown Act required the Queen’s formal authorization for the marriage to commence. The Queen holds Harry dearly, and it was no surprise that the wedding was approved by all involved.

Permission

The Ceremony

The ceremony took place at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Meghan was escorted down the aisle by her bridesmaids, page boys and Prince Charles. The couple-to-be met at the altar, where the ceremony began. Reverend Michael Bruce Curry performed a fantastic sermon. Meghan and Harry at this point said their vows and exchanged rings. Following a rule change in 2002, Harry and Meghan could actually have gotten married in Westminster Abbey. The rule change stipulated that divorced people can now be married in the Church of England.

The Ceremony

The Windsor Carriage Ride

Upon conclusion of the ceremony, by carriage, the newlyweds travelled through Windsor for all the guests to see. Passing through High Street, the carriage continued through town. After this, the carriage returned via the Long Walk. The Royal family members congregated on the steps of St. George’s to look longingly as Harry and Meghan began their journey; together in life and in the carriage. At this point the newlywed couple shared their first public intimate moment, a kiss.

The Windsor Carriage Ride

The Family Roles

Prior to the wedding, both Harry and Meghan expressed strong desires for their families to be included in all aspects of the wedding; the ceremony and reception. Revealed before the wedding was the role of Prince William, Harry’s best man. On the wedding day, it was announced that Harry and best man, William, would arrive on foot for the wedding. There they will greet fans on castle grounds before the wedding ceremony commences. Tributes were paid to Harry’s mother, the late Diana. Meghan travelled by car through the procession route to the castle, accompanied by her mother, Doria.

The Family Roles

The Dress

Designed by British designer Clare Waight Keller, Meghan’s wedding dress was elegant and beautiful. Working closely together, Meghan and Clare designed a timeless, elegant dress that wowed all. Keller even fought off competition from Ralph & Russo for the role, as well as Stella McCartney. McCartney however designed Markle’s second dress. Rumoured to have cost thousands of dollars, it will surely remain in the history books for time to come. Also, like typical wedding tradition; Harry never saw Meghan in her dress before she walked down the aisle.

The Dress

The Bouquet

Similarly to most aspects of the wedding, where the pair had large says in almost every detail; the banquet followed this theme. An all white arrangement, the flowers were selected by Prince Harry prior to the wedding. Princess Diana’s favourite flower was the Forget-Me-Not. Also included were lily of the valley, astilbe, jasmine, astrantia and sweet pea flowers. In keeping with royal tradition, the arragnement included a sprig of myrtle; something dating back to the time of Princess Victoria, Queen Victoria’s daughter. Symbolizing hope and love, we believe it would be a great aspect of any bouquet irrespective of royal ties.

The Bouquet

Wedding Reception

Upon conclusion of the ceremony, the newlywed couple greeted thousands of fans dying to get a view of the Duke and Duchess. Returning to Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth hosted lunch for 650 guests. The evening reception was enjoyed by an even smaller number; the closest friends and family to the couple. The lunch reception took place in St. George’s hall, a room within Windsor castle. The evening reception reception took place in Frogmore House. Hosted by the Prince of Wales, 200 guests were invited to this reception.

Wedding Reception

Who Pays?

If we were following tradition here, surely the bride’s family would pay for the ceremony, among other wedding expenses. However, with a wedding of this magnitude, it is no surprise that the expenses were paid by the Royal Family. From a Kensington Palace statement, it was revealed that “The Royal Family will pay for the core aspects of the wedding, such as the church service, associated music, flowers, decorations and the reception”. With a bill like that, we aren’t certain many people would be able to pay for that. We suppose this is one of the effects of marrying a prince, right Meghan?

Who Pays?