Though the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton is believed to rank among the most extravagant in modern times, the British royal family also witnessed some other extravagant wedding ceremonies.
1947 Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
British Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, officially walked down the aisle at Westminster Abbey on November 20, 1947 in front of more than 2,000 guests. Their wedding was celebrated across the country and attracted 200 million BBC radio listeners.
The ivory duchess satin gown of Queen Elizabeth that was added about 10,000 white pearls imported from America, silver thread and tulle embroidery matched with ivory duchess satin high heels, embellished with silver and pearls.
The groom and bride posed behind their royal family members
The four-tier wedding cake stood at nine-foot high and weighed 500 pounds. It was cut by using Philip's sword
1981 Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
The wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer took place at London's St Paul's Cathedral 30 years ago and attracted some 750 million people.
Though the wedding cost has never been unveiled, it was rumored around $2 million. Diana’s engagement ring was priced £30,000 (£85,000 in today's money) and her wedding gown designed by Emmanuel cost £9,000 (£25,000 in today’s money).
The wedding ceremony witnessed 3,500 guests and attracted 750 million BBC radio listeners
1986 Wedding of Prince Andrew and Lady Sarah Ferguson
Five years after the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer, the nation continued to celebrate another royal wedding.
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson officially tied the knot at Westminster Abbey on July 23, 1986 in front of almost 2,000 guests including Elton John, Nancy Reagan, Estee Lauder and Michael Caine.
The bride wore a 5.2m embroidered ivory silk gown designed by Lindka Cierach
Before the royal couple left for their honeymoon in the Azores, some 300 guests were invited to a party at Mayfair's 5 star Claridges hotel
2005 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Camilla Parker Bowles
Though Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles only hosted a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall on 9 April 2005 without the attendance of the Queen and Prince Philip to mark their second marriage, the wedding cost was reportedly around $1 million.
The couple's wedding rings were traditionally crafted from gold from the Clogau St David’s mine in Bontddu, North Wales by London jeweler Wartski.
Robinson Valentine undertook to design Camilla Parker Bowles' wedding attire, Philip Tracy created her hat and Hugh Green of Hugh and Stephen fashioned her hairstyle for the wedding day
Around 700 guests were invited to attend their wedding ceremony
2011 Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton
Prince William and Kate Middleton will officially exchange vows on April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey.
Their wedding cost is estimated $34 million including the wedding ring ($11,000), various receptions ($600,000), wedding gown ($434,000), wedding cake ($80,000) and cleaning services ($64,000).
Amazingly, the total cost for security alone exceeds to $32 million, the highest price that England must pay in the royal wedding.
The wedding ceremony between Prince William and Kate Middleton is expected by millions of people all around the world
Their wedding ceremony is broadcast live to help people follow the occasion
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