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Kate Middleton toured a Buckingham Palace exhibit featuring her wedding dress with Queen Elizabeth II in 2011. The queen described a display of Kate’s wedding dress as “horrid.” Queen Elizabeth’s reaction to the wedding dress display exemplified her “dry sense of humor,” according to a royal expert. Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton | John Stillwell/Afp via Getty Images
Kate Middleton’s wedding dress is among the most popular in royal wedding history. Since donning it in 2013 to marry Prince William, it’s inspired countless recreations. However, Queen Elizabeth II didn’t quite have the same reaction when she saw the now-Princess of Wales’ wedding dress on display. Ahead, what the queen had to say about Kate’s wedding dress.
Kate Middleton saw her wedding dress on display during a 2011 tour with Queen Elizabeth
Shortly after the Prince and Princess of Wales married on April 29, 2011, Kate and...
Kate Middleton toured a Buckingham Palace exhibit featuring her wedding dress with Queen Elizabeth II in 2011. The queen described a display of Kate’s wedding dress as “horrid.” Queen Elizabeth’s reaction to the wedding dress display exemplified her “dry sense of humor,” according to a royal expert. Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton | John Stillwell/Afp via Getty Images
Kate Middleton’s wedding dress is among the most popular in royal wedding history. Since donning it in 2013 to marry Prince William, it’s inspired countless recreations. However, Queen Elizabeth II didn’t quite have the same reaction when she saw the now-Princess of Wales’ wedding dress on display. Ahead, what the queen had to say about Kate’s wedding dress.
Kate Middleton saw her wedding dress on display during a 2011 tour with Queen Elizabeth
Shortly after the Prince and Princess of Wales married on April 29, 2011, Kate and...
- 4/29/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Happy anniversary, Prince William and Kate Middleton! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated nine years of marriage on Wednesday. Their royal household, Kensington Palace, marked the major milestone by posting a special tribute on Instagram. "Nine years ago today," the post, which featured a photo of the couple on their big day, read. "Thank you for all your lovely messages on The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding anniversary!" William and Kate wed at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29, 2011. The bride wore a gorgeous gown by Alexander McQueen's creative director Sarah Burton and the Cartier "Halo" tiara. She carried a bouquet of myrtle,...
- 4/29/2020
- E! Online
It's no secret that most royal brides have a second wedding dress that they wear at either their regal reception or another event during their lavish wedding weekend. But, until now, we've never known that Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco wore a second gown — and it was pink! According to Good Housekeeping, Grace donned a light pink taffeta suit top and a matching tea-length skirt featuring a fitted bodice and a rounded collar for her civil wedding ceremony to Prince Rainier at Monaco's royal palace in April 1956. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) The two-piece ensemble was reportedly created by Helen Rose, a costume designer who also worked with Grace on four movies during her Hollywood acting career. Rose additionally designed the Princess' iconic long-sleeved wedding gown when the star tied the knot with Prince Rainier on April 18, 1956. Late last month, Hello! magazine similarly uncovered that Princess Diana also wore a second...
- 9/16/2018
- by Julia Birkinbine
- Closer Weekly
April 29, 2011, was, in a word, epic, but we want to know which royal wedding moment will be stored in your heart forever. From the second we saw Kate Middleton emerge in her Sarah Burton-designed wedding gown to the newlyweds' kisses on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, there were so many breathtaking memories. Pippa's entrance and flower girl Grace Van Cutsem made our list too, but as we approach Will and Kate's fifth wedding anniversary, it's up to you to decide - what was your favorite royal wedding moment?...
- 4/28/2016
- by Mackenzie Wagoner
- Popsugar.com
In the days leading up to Prince William and Princess Kate's fifth anniversary, we're looking back at five of their sweetest-ever photos together. Today, the two are all smiles during the carriage ride from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.It was the wedding of the century - and for good reason! On April 29, 2011, Prince William and Princess Kate tied the knot at London's Westminster Abbey. And practically the whole world was in on the celebration: Nearly 2000 guests watched from within the church (the number of people who attended the two receptions that followed was considerably smaller), while millions more watched at home.
- 4/26/2016
- by Diana Pearl, @dianapearl_
- PEOPLE.com
It's the wedding dress that wowed the world, but now Alexander McQueen - the designer that created Princess Kate's famous bridal gown - is being sued for alleged breach of copyright. Christine Kendall, a bridal designer in Hertfordshire, has accused the label of using her sketches as inspiration for Kate's satin-and-lace bridal dress. According to Britain's The Sunday Times, Kendall is suing Alexander McQueen with a claim filed at the Intellectual Property Enterprise in London. Kendall alleges that the dress copied aspects of her own designs, which she says she sent to the palace prior to the royal wedding. With...
- 4/25/2016
- by Monique Jessen, @moniquejessen
- PEOPLE.com
Britain's Duchess of Cambridge has been credited for Alexander McQueen's increased profits. Duchess Catherine wore a wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen when she married Prince William last year and she is seen as the main reason behind the fashion house's 27 per cent increase in profits. The brand announced a profit of £5 million and sales of £41 million for the year 2011, from directly operated stores in Britain, the Us and Italy and the Us wholesale market alone. The figures - taken from research undertaken at Companies House - do not include sales from the brand's other international stores and global wholesale business, which make up a significant portion of the label's profits. It's...
- 10/2/2012
- Monsters and Critics
Credit: Dominic/Lipinski/Getty Images Prince William spoke to his bride, Catherine, as she held the hand of her father as the ceremony began.
Speakeasy live-blogged the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The Wall Street Journal had reporters covering the event across London, and monitored reactions in the U.S., India, Australia, and elsewhere.
Among the members of the team: Cassell Bryan-Low and David Enrich outside Westminster Abbey; Paul Sonne and Sara Munoz on the parade route...
Speakeasy live-blogged the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The Wall Street Journal had reporters covering the event across London, and monitored reactions in the U.S., India, Australia, and elsewhere.
Among the members of the team: Cassell Bryan-Low and David Enrich outside Westminster Abbey; Paul Sonne and Sara Munoz on the parade route...
- 4/29/2011
- by WSJ Staff
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
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