Royal Wedding Gowns - Iconic Royal Brides

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Prince Christian of Hanover & Alessandra de Osma

Lawyer and former model Alessandra de Osma met Prince Christian of Hanover (son of Ernst August, Prince of Hanover) when she was his tour guide in Peru. The two were married in Lima, Peru in late 2017. De Osma wore an all-lace, mock-necked gown by Jorge Vázquez, and the Hanover Floral Tiara, which was previously worn by Princess Caroline of Hanover (formerly Princess Caroline of Monaco) at a gala in 2004, and Ekaterina Malysheva (Prince Ernst August Jr. of Hanover's wife and de Osma's sister-in-law) at her own wedding in 2017, Hello reports.

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Prince Ernst August Jr. & Ekaterina Malysheva

Prince Ernst August Jr., stepson to Princess Caroline of Monaco and son of Ernst August, Prince of Hanover married fashion designer Ekaterina Malysheva in Hanover, Germany in July 2017. While his father refused to attend the wedding due to a financial dispute, the bride's all-over lace gown embroidered with pearls and beadwork–created by the bride's friend, designer Sandra Mansour–made a breathtaking appearance.

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Lady Charlotte Wellesley & Alejandro Santo Domingo

Lady Charlotte Wellesley, daughter of Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington, a descendant of Queen Victoria, married financier Alejandro Santo Domingo in Íllora, Spain in May 2016. The bride wore a bespoke Emilia Wickstead bridal gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a jaw-dropping train, accessorized with a veil scattered with pearls.

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Beatrice Borromeo & Pierre Casiraghi

Pierre Casiraghi, the second son of Caroline, Princess of Hanover, married Beatrice Borromeo, descendant of the Italian aristocratic House of Borromeo in three distinct ceremonies in 2015. Here, the bride wore a bohemian sheath with bell sleeves by designer Alberta Ferretti, capped off with a flower crown.

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Beatrice Borromeo & Pierre Casiraghi

In the second (and most traditional) of Pierre and Beatrice's 2015 wedding tour, the bride wore a custom v-neck A-line gown by Armani Privé, complete with two watteau pleated silk tulle streamers cascading behind her from her shoulders.

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Beatrice Borromeo & Pierre Casiraghi

Borromeo's final and most risk-taking gown? A lilac Valentino Haute Couture gown, capped off with a headband of blooms.

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Prince Carl Philip & Princess Sofia of Sweden

Prince Carlp Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden were married in 2015 at the Royal Palace Chapel in Stockholm. The bride wore a custom, all-lace gown with a dramatic train by Swedish designer Ida Sjöstedt.

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Princess Madeleine & Christopher O'Neill of Sweden

Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill's wedding ceremony was held at the Royal Palace Chapel in Stockholm in 2013. The bride wore a custom gown and veil designed for her by Valentino Garavani.

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Prince Felix & Princess Claire of Luxembourg

Prince Felix of Luxembourg wed Claire Lademacher in 2013; the bride wore a custom gown by Elie Saab with a three-meter long train in embroidered Chantilly lace, Hello! reported. The princess accessorized her gown with the Grand Ducal family's diamond floral tiara.

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Princess Maria Carolina Christina of Bourbon-Parma, Marchioness of Sala & Albert Alphons Ludgerus Brenninkmeijer

The youngest daughter of Princess Irene of the Netherlands and Carlos Hugo, Duke of Parma, wed Albert Brenninkmeijer in Florence, Italy in 2012. The bride worked with Dutch designer Addy van den Krommenacker on her custom sheath dress, which incorporated heirloom Bruges lace that her mother wore on her wedding day in 1964.

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Prince Guillaume & Princess Stéphanie of Luxembourg

Prince Guillaume, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg wed Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy in 2012 at the Our Lady of Luxembourg Cathedral. The bride wore a custom Elie Saab, with an estimated 14-foot long train, embroidered with 50,000 pearls, Hello! reported.

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Princess Charlene & Prince Albert II of Monaco

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco were married in 2011. While royal wedding gowns typically incorporate lace, a full skirt and an epic train, this royal went minimal, sleek and chic. The princess opted for a custom wedding dress by Armani Privé with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a slim silhouette.

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Prince William & Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were married at Westminster Abbey in 2011. The Duchess' much-anticipated wedding gown was created for her by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

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King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Queen Jetsun Pema of Bhutan

Queen Jetsun Pema became a monarch at the age of 21, making her the world's youngest living ruler. She wed King Jigme in 2011, and the two have since given birth to a son. Of the Queen, the King said (via InStyle), "I have been waiting for quite some time to get married. But it doesn’t matter when you get married as long as it is to the right person. I am certain I am married to the right person."

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Princess Victoria & Prince Daniel of Sweden

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, in a Par Engsheden design, and Prince Daniel at their wedding ceremony in Stockholm, July 2010.

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Prince Joachim & Princess Marie of Denmark

Marie Cavallier wore an Arasa Morelli design for her wedding to Prince Joachim of Denmark in 2008.

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Prince Charles & Camilla Parker Bowles

Prince Charles wed Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005, and Bowles chose an embellished dress coat by Robinson Valentine for the occasion. She accessorized the look with a feather headpiece by Philip Treacy.

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Mabel Wisse Smit of Norway

Dutch Prince Johan Friso married his bride, Mabel Wisse Smit (now Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau) in 2004. The bride wore a custom gown by Viktor & Rolf, which was covered in dozens of bows rather than beadwork.

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Mary Donaldson of Denmark

Princess Mary of Denmark paired her gown with a century-old crown at her May 2004 wedding to Crown Prince Frederik.

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King Felipe & Queen Letizia Ortiz of Spain

Prince Felipe of Spain and Princess Letiza tied the knot, complete with sword salute, in May 2004. The bride wore a custom gown by designer Manuel Pertegaz.

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