13 of the most iconic royal wedding dresses ever
From Queen Elizabeth to Meghan Markle
Royal brides have more pressure on them than most when it comes to choosing the perfect wedding dress. We chart some of the most stunning royal wedding gowns over the years, from Meghan Markle to Queen Elizabeth and more...
Royal wedding dresses: Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle married Prince Harry in April 2018 wearing a dress designed by Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy.
Royal wedding dresses: Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton married Prince William in April 2011 wearing a dress designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.
Royal wedding dresses: Camilla Parker Bowles
Camilla Parker Bowles married Prince Charles in April 2005.
Royal wedding dresses: Sarah Ferguson
Sarah Ferguson married Prince Andrew in July 1986 wearing a dress designed by Lindka Cierach.
Royal wedding dresses: Princess Diana
Princess Diana married Prince Charles in July 1981 wearing a dress designed by David and Elizabeth Emmanuel.
Royal wedding dresses: Princess Anne
Princess Anne married Mark Phillips in 1973 wearing a dress designed by Maureen Baker.
Royal wedding dresses: Princess Margaret
Princess Margaret married Antony Armstrong-Jones in May 1960 wearing a dress designed by Norman Hartnell.
Royal wedding dresses: Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten in November 1947 wearing a dress designed by Norman Hartnell.
Royal wedding dresses: The Queen Mother
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married Prince Albert in April 1923 wearing a dress designed by Madame Handley Seymour.
Royal wedding dresses: Mary of Denmark
Mary Donaldson married Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark in May 2004 wearing a dress designed by Helen Rose.
Royal wedding dresses: Letizia of Spain
Letizia Ortiz married Crown Prince Felipe in June 2014 wearing a dress designed by Manuel Pertegaz.
Royal wedding dresses: Charlene Wittstock
Charlene married Albert II, Prince of Monaco in July 2011 wearing a dress designed by Giorgio Armani.
Royal wedding dresses: Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly married Rainier III, Prince of Monaco in April 1985 wearing a dress designed by Helen Rose.
Jess Edwards is Cosmopolitan UK’s Deputy Editor, working to deliver the very best experiences across the brand's platforms (print, social, video, digital), products and events, including a focus on our membership offering, Club Cosmo. Jess has worked in the media industry for almost 20 years and at Cosmopolitan for over 10 years, joining the brand as Fashion Editor and later going on to lead the digital team as Site Editor. With her background in lifestyle journalism, it is no surprise that you’re most likely to find her in the Fashion section and exploring the very best in hospitality via our Travel pages.
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