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Who designed Meghan Markle’s wedding dress?
MEGHAN Markle's marriage to Prince Harry took place in Windsor in May 2018 and there was a lot of speculation about her wedding dress beforehand.
But who was the designer behind the stunning frock? Here's the lowdown on the spectacular Givenchy creation...
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Who designed Meghan Markle's wedding dress?
Meghan Markle stunned onlookers as she arrived at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, ahead of her nuptials to Prince Harry, in a stunning bespoke gown by Givenchy, created by British designer Clare Waight Keller.
The former Suits actress, 37, chose to work with Clare Waight Keller “for her timeless and elegant aesthetic, impeccable tailoring, and relaxed demeanour”.
Meghan wanted to “highlight the success of a leading British talent who has now served as the creative head of three globally influential fashion houses – Pringle of Scotland, Chloé, and now Givenchy”.
Meghan and Clare worked closely together on the design, which featured a graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully frames the shoulders and emphasises Meghan’s slender waist.
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The dress will be available to go and see in the flesh at the brand display at Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh in 2018-19.The exhibition will be called 'A Royal Wedding: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex'.
The lines of the dress extend towards the back where the train flows in soft round folds cushioned by an underskirt in triple silk organza.
The slim three-quarter sleeves add a note of refined modernity.
The sweeping train added a sense of drama to the star-studded occasion, with guests including Victoria and David Beckham, Elton John, Serena Williams, Idris Elba, Patrick Adams, Priyanka Chopra, James Blunt, Oprah Winfrey and Emma Bunton.
How much did Meghan Markle's wedding dress cost?
Kate Middleton's wedding dress is rumoured to have cost £250,000.
Royal expert Kate Nicholl said prior to the wedding that Meghan was likely to go for something with a much more modest price tag.
Kate explained to : “I don’t think she's going to want to get royal life off to a start where she's criticised for spending something like £400,000 on a wedding dress.”
The Ralph and Russo dress that Meghan wore in her official engagement photographs cost an eye-watering £56,000.
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What about the tiara Meghan Markle wore on her wedding day?
Meghan looked absolutely beautiful with her hair up and wearing a long wedding veil.
It was confirmed she wore Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau, made in 1932.
The Diamond Tiara hasn’t been seen since it was last worn by Princess Margaret in 1965.
The headpiece was loaned to Meghan for the occasion.
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What about Meghan Markle's veil?
Clare Waight Keller designed a veil that features flora of each of the 53 Commonwealth countries.
The veil was 15ft (five metres) long and made from silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza.
The veil is a tribute to the queen who, at her wedding in 1947, wore her own flower-embroidered veil with a long train.
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When did Meghan Markle choose a wedding dress?
It's thought that her former friend, stylist Jessica Mulroney, was flown over from Toronto, Canada, on January 10, and spent four days with Meghan - helping her choose the perfect dress.
Meghan ordered a bespoke, custom-made dress during the fitting at Nottingham Cottage, the Kensington Palace home she shares with Harry, according to reports.
Prince Harry made himself scarce for the fitting, while Meghan asked for something simple and classy and very elegant.
Jessica is one of Canada's best known stylists, who counts the country's first lady Sophie Gregoire Trudeau among her clients.
When did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get married?
The highly-anticipated wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took place on May 19, 2018.
The couple tied the knot at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, which is where Harry was christened when he was three months old.
It has been announced that they will live in Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace.
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What was Kate Middleton’s wedding dress?
The wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William in 2011 was one of the most watched ceremonies in history – and her spectacular Alexander McQueen V-neck dress stole the show.
She wore a long-sleeved lace gown that later went on display at Buckingham Palace during a summer exhibition.
The Duchess of Cambridge also wore a second wedding dress on the big day that not many people were aware of, and it is just as captivating as the first.
After the ceremony the stunning bride ditched her elaborate, lace gown and changed into a romantic, ivory satin wonder.
The sensational dress was also designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen but featured a much simpler, but equally stunning design.
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What were the Stella McCartney rumours?
The night before the big day British bridal designer Caroline Castigliano told the New York Post's column that Stella was making Meghan's gown for the Royal Wedding.
Castigliano told the paper: "Stella is such a perfect fit for Meghan, she uses organic fabrics and her ethos is the same as Meghan.
"Her style is very underplayed, her dresses are very clean in style, very much Meghan — and they are friends."
The same report claimed that Prince Harry's wife-to-be is wearing a tiara from the collection of his late mother Diana, Princess of Wales.
While the tiara rumour proved false, she did wear a Stella McCartney gown for the evening reception.
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