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HRH Prince Harry of Wales and Miss Meghan Markle: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were married May 19th, 2018 at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. The bride’s gown was a sleek, modern number designed by Givenchy. On her dark hair was perched a tiara loaned by the Queen – once worn by Queen Mary and referred to as Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara. Also sparkling was Meghan’s engagement ring. Harry proposed to Meghan with a 3-stone diamond ring. The large center stone was ethically sourced from Botswana, while the smaller side stones had been refitted from the jewels owned by Harry’s late mother Diana, Princess of Wales.
The large, arched entrance to St. George’s Chapel was immersed in a beautiful floral display, which continued into the church itself. The elegant creation was the work of floral designer Philippa Craddock. The ceremony was both traditional and modern. The ancient St. George’s chapel swelled with light, music, and the praises of love along with a gospel choir and American bishop Michael Curry were nods to Markle’s heritage. In an unusual move, only Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, was invited to sit in the family pews of the chapel. It was reported that Meghan invited her father, but he was unable to attend due to health issues. Instead, Meghan walked down the aisle alone to start, with Prince Charles escorting her down the last stretch of the aisle leading up to the altar. |
HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
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HRH Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten Described by Winston Churchill as a “bright ray of colour on the hard gray road we have to travel”, the wedding was the first royal celebration following World War II. People were still limited as to what they could buy and eat, yet many would send Elizabeth their clothing coupons so that their Princess could have the most beautiful wedding gown imaginable. There were even gifts of food from abroad, and hundreds of pairs of stockings – a rarity during the war.  |
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Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones  |
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Princess Anne and Mark Phillips The wedding of the Queen’s only daughter was seen by a television audience estimated at 500 million viewers. Anne married Captain Mark Phillips in November 1973. Her blonde hair was swept up and topped with her mother’s fringe tiara. Her gown featured large, full sleeves that gave the Princess a medieval and romantic look. Captain Phillips was offered a title upon the occasion of the wedding, but he turned it down. Today, their children, Peter and Zara, do not hold titles and do not perform royal duties. |
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