Royals from internationally flocked to London of their finery in April 2011 to have a good time the Prince and Princess of Wales’ wedding ceremony.
Friends corresponding to Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie had to make sure they’d ready a couple of black-tie outfit for the historic event. Earlier than witnessing the ceremony on 29 April, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh had been pictured at a pre-wedding gala dinner on the Mandarin Oriental Resort hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
© Guibbaud-Mousse-Nebinger-Orban/ABACA/ShutterstockGirl in crimson
Sophie’s go-to blues and neutrals had been nowhere to be seen as she stepped out in an eye catching ruby robe with thick straps and structured pleats on the V-neck.
Edward additionally dressed to impress, donning a black tuxedo, a crisp white shirt and a bow tie.
© Julian ParkerHollywood hair
The royal appeared like Hollywood royalty as she hit the crimson carpet together with her blonde hair styled in va-va-voom curls which she held away from her face within the wind. She added dazzling equipment together with drop earrings, a diamond necklace, platform heels and a silver clutch.
© GLYN KIRKDaring magnificence look
Magnificence-wise, Sophie accomplished her glamorous night look with cherry nails – uncommon for royal girls who have a tendency to stay to nude and pale pink hues – and lengthy lashes that emphasised her eyes.
© GettyGala attendees
Sophie was not the one visitor to embody a woman in crimson. Very like the British royal, Crown Princess Victoria from Sweden stepped out in a crimson ruched robe that flattered her determine, alongside a silver clutch and diamond equipment.
© Pascal Le SegretainHolding it basic
One other well-liked color was basic black, with Princess Eugenie rocking a corset night robe with a cowl neck, an embellished flower on the strap and a flowing skirt, which she teamed with patent stiletto heels.
© Danny MartindaleLBD second
Zara Tindall additionally amped up the glamour in a floor-length, one-shouldered robe and a beehive-style French twist.
© GettyGlamorous visitors
Different visitors on the lavish occasion included the late Queen Elizabeth, Princess Beatrice and Queen Letizia of Spain. The bride and groom, nonetheless, had been spending the evening privately getting ready for his or her massive day.
Kate and William’s wedding ceremony
The next day, Sophie selected a extra muted ensemble as she watched Prince William and Princess Kate trade vows at Westminster Cathedral.
© GettyHer monochromatic look consisted of a beige jacket with an embellished waist-cinching belt and complex sleeves, an identical knee-length pencil skirt with a headscarf adorned with flowers and feathers.
William and Kate had met on the College of St Andrews in 2001 and have become shut associates earlier than their relationship turned romantic. Following an on-off eight-year romance, William proposed in Kenya together with his late mom Princess Diana’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
Of their engagement interview, he advised Tom Bradby: “It is my mom’s engagement ring so I assumed it was fairly good as a result of clearly she’s not going to be round to share any of the enjoyable and pleasure of all of it – this was my method of holding her near all of it.”
© Gettyhe advised Tom Bradby: “It is my mom’s engagement ring so I assumed it was fairly good as a result of clearly she’s not going to be round to share any of the enjoyable and pleasure of all of it – this was my method of holding her near all of it.”
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