Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding took place on April 29, 2011, but fans of the royal couple are still intrigued by this event even 12 years later.
Not surprisingly, new interesting facts related to the royal marriage continue to emerge in the global media, as reported by Ukr.Media.
The Middletons learned about the engagement before the Windsors
The British royal press service announced the engagement of William and Kate on November 16, 2010, three weeks after the heir to the throne proposed and received approval.
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker-Bowles learned about the happy news on the day of the official announcement, while Kate Middleton's family learned about it immediately after their daughter's heartfelt "yes." However, the Windsors weren't offended.
Camilla called her stepson and his fiancée "mischief-makers," and Charles added, "What a surprise! I'm obviously thrilled."
Kate chose an old dress for the engagement
Despite having access to all of Britain's fashion houses, the future Duchess opted for one of her old dresses for the engagement ceremony.
Later, Kate Middleton revealed that she visited several boutiques and reviewed all the models that stylists sent her, but she ultimately chose a blue dress from Issa London in her own wardrobe.
An excellent choice, as it harmonized well with the exquisite ring that William presented to her, which previously belonged to his mother, Princess Diana.
Among the guests were the Middleton's mailman and their butcher
Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding brought together a wide array of international aristocracy, showbiz stars, and famous diplomats. However, lesser-known individuals were also among the guests.
For example, the Middleton family's mailman, Ryan Naylor, their butchers, Sue and Martin Fidler, and the owner of a local pub, John Haley, attended the event.
Kate's parents had known these people for many years, so each of them received an invitation and the opportunity to witness the wedding ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
The wedding cake was transported in 40 boxes
The task of creating the wedding cake for the ceremony was entrusted to one of Britain's most famous pastry chefs, Fiona Cairns. William and Kate wanted to treat their guests to a traditional fruitcake that would harmonize with the bride's dress.
To achieve the desired pattern on the icing, Fiona was sent a piece of lace from Kate's wedding dress and was asked to avoid elaborate embellishments and gold.
When the cake was ready, it was transported to Buckingham Palace in 40 boxes to ensure that no fragment lost its "marketable" appearance. By the way, Fiona Cairns' pastry factory is located 150 km from the palace, so her creation had to travel a long way.
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