Meghan's royal wedding dress
Meghan Markle picked a sleek sculpted dress by the British designer of couture house Givenchy for her marriage to Prince Harry, worn with a five-meter long veil and a sparkling diamond tiara lent by Queen Elizabeth. Ben STANSALL/Pool via REUTERS
The pure white long-sleeved gown with a boat neck had been eagerly anticipated by royal fans around the world, with speculation over which designer would be chosen starting soon after the couple announced their engagement in November. NEIL HALL/Pool...more
As the bride stepped out of her classic Rolls-Royce, Kensington Palace announced that Clare Waight Keller, who became the first female artistic director at famed French house Givenchy last year, had secured the coveted role of making the...more
The 47-year-old, previously at Pringle of Scotland and Chloe, met Meghan earlier this year and the two worked together on the design, which "epitomizes a timeless minimal elegance," Kensington Palace said. "The focus of the dress is the graphic open...more
"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." Andrew Matthews/Pool via REUTERS
The gown made of double bonded cady silk with a sweeping train was simple in style, which won praise from fashionistas. Jane Barlow/PA Wire/Pool via REUTERS
Edward Enninful, the editor of British Vogue, called the dress "beautiful" while bridal designer Raishma said the gown was "an example of couture design at its most classic and timeless." Vanessa Friedman, fashion director and chief fashion critic at...more
Waight Keller, whose name has now been catapulted into the global spotlight, described the chance to work on the historic occasion as "an honor." She said in a statement: "We wanted to create a timeless piece that would emphasize the iconic codes of...more
Meghan's long veil, made of silk tulle, was decorated with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza, the palace said, and paid tribute to the 53 countries of the Commonwealth. "Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the...more
Queen Elizabeth lent the 36-year-old bride a historic tiara for the occasion. Made in 1932 for Queen Mary, the sparkling diamond and platinum bandeau has a center brooch dating from 1893. Royal Collection Trust/Handout via REUTERS
Meghan, now to be called the Duchess of Sussex, also wore Cartier earrings and bracelet, and silk duchess satin shoes. REUTERS/John Sibley/Pool
Meghan Markle arrives at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle. NEIL HALL/Pool via REUTERS
Meghan Markle arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Andrew Matthews/Pool via REUTERS
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchange vows. Owen Humphreys/Pool via REUTERS
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Dominic Lipinski/Pool via REUTERS
Pageboys hold the train of the dress of Meghan Markle as she arrives. Andrew Matthews/Pool via REUTERS
Meghan Markle arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Andrew Matthews/Pool via REUTERS
Meghan Markle waves as she arrives for the wedding ceremony. Ben STANSALL/Pool via REUTERS
Meghan Markle arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Andrew Matthews/Pool via REUTERS
Meghan Markle departs for her wedding in Taplow. REUTERS/Darren Staples
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