Bizarre Wedding Traditions Lady Gabriella Could Have To Follow

We all love a Royal wedding, right? Over the past few years, we’ve been able to watch the likes of Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Princess Eugenie walk down the aisle and marry the love of their lives.

Of course, any wedding is pretty darn exciting, but these nuptials are taken up a notch when you add wealth, tradition, and Royal bloodline into the mix. Next up, it’s the turn of Lady Gabriella. But what bizarre traditions will she have to follow for her wedding?

Bizarre Wedding Traditions Lady Gabriella Could Have To Follow

The Bride and Groom

If you don’t know who Lady Gabriella is, don’t worry, because we won’t be sending you to the dungeons. While she may not be a direct descendant to the throne or Queen Elizabeth II, she does have Royal blood running through her veins.

That’s because she is the daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, who is the Queen’s cousin. She is currently 51st in line to the throne, which means we probably won’t see her as Queen herself over the course of her life, but we will see her walk down the aisle. In the Spring of 2019, she will marry financier Thomas Kingston.

Bizarre Wedding Traditions Lady Gabriella Could Have To Follow

The Bride’s Bouquet

Because she is part of the Royal Family, Lady Gabriella will have to follow a few rules when it comes to her wedding. Most notably, she will have to make sure that her bridal bouquet contains a sprig of myrtle.

This plant has been used within Royal bouquets since the 1800s and has since become a staple in every wedding related to the prestigious family. Over the years, the Queen, Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Princess Diana, and Princess Eugenie have all done this, and it’s been noted that Lady Gabriella will do the same.

Bizarre Wedding Traditions Lady Gabriella Could Have To Follow

The Wedding Ring

Since the early 1900s, members of the Royal Family have also followed another tradition. They have had their wedding bands made with Welsh gold, which is incredibly rare.

In fact, the Royal supply ran out after the likes of the Queen and Princess Diana used up the gold, but it’s believed that the family has another chunk of the gold at their disposal. While it’s not known for certain whether Lady Gabriella will follow this tradition, there’s a very high chance that it will happen.

All eyes will be on Lady Gabriella this year, and whether she will keep up with these Royal wedding traditions.

What 40 Celebrities Wore to Royal Occasions

Celebrities Dressed Like Royalty!

Many of us love to play dress-up! But when you’re a celebrity, and it comes to royal occasions, that level of dress-up has to be taken to an extreme level of style. After all, you don’t want to look unkempt when you’re going to meet the Queen of England or any of her family members. So here are a few examples of what these celebrities wore to elaborate royal occasions. Enjoy!

David and Victoria Beckham

When you think of British power couples, one couple’s name is always at least in the top five, and that is Victoria and David Beckham. Victoria, a designer herself, as well as one of the seminal members of the British girl group, The Spice Girls. When attending Meghan and Harry’s wedding, she opted to wear her own design.

David and Victoria Beckham

Choosing a solid Navy dress, Victoria went with bright footwear to add a pop. Not to be outmatched, her soccer superstar and model husband chose to go with a custom-made suit as well.

Elizabeth Taylor

When you think of Hollywood icons, one of the names that come to mind for most is Elizabeth Taylor. This beautiful and talented actress had a multi-decade career that garnered her many awards and many invitations to royal occasions.

Elizabeth Taylor

Upon one of these occasions, Elizabeth opted to wear a mint green, mermaid-like printed dress with a scoop neck and long mint green scarf to match. She paired the look with a stunning statement necklace and teardrop earrings.

Cara Delavigne

It seems like of all the royal occasions, royal weddings bring out the most stylish looks. They also bring out all the stars from the fashion, film, and music industries. For instance, at the October wedding of Princess Eugenie, one of the guests in attendance was Cara Delavigne.

Cara Delavigne

Starting out in the world of fashion, Cara, who is now an actress as well, knows a thing or two about style. So she chose to go with a fitted tuxedo and top hat that gave modernized chic a run for its money.

Elton John

One of the biggest stars to come out of Britain is none other than Sir Elton John. Elton, for decades, was known as the guy with the quirky style, and though he has tamed that down quite a bit, he still adds a flair here and there, even at royal events.

Elton John

For instance, this outfit that he wore to a lunchtime wedding reception is the perfect Elton ensemble. He wore a classic suit, but to change it up a little, he added a pair of really funky shades.

Diane von Furstenberg

Celebrities may have it hard when choosing an outfit for a royal occasion, but when you’re one of the world’s most famous fashion designers, you’re most definitely equipped to handle the pressure.

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg attended Pierre Casiraghi’s Italian wedding wearing this floral dress in a yellow palette. She paired the summery look with gold accessories. The fashion mogul completed her outfit with those stunning emerald green rings to show who’s boss.

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle may be a controversial figure now, but before leaving her official royal duties, she had the chance to attend many royal occasions – as a celebrity and as a royal. Not long after her own royal wedding, she attended the wedding of Princess Eugenie.

Meghan Markle

For this very important event, the American actress chose to wear a navy blue outfit designed by Givenchy – the same designer who previously designed her iconic wedding dress. She paired her stylish look with a matching blue hat that rounded out the ensemble.

Princess Beatrice

When royals are invited to other royals’ weddings, there is a different set of fashion rules that they need to abide by. So when Princess Beatrice attended a French royal wedding in October of 2019, she wanted to look modest yet chic and comfortable.

Princess Beatrice

To achieve this, she paired a dress with a floral print with a pale blue trench coat and a wide brim hat. Keeping all of the colors in the pastel palette worked so well with her fair complexion.

Princesses Eugenie

Meet Princess Beatrice’s sister, Princess Eugenie. Here you can see what the two ladies chose to wear to their cousin, Prince William’s wedding. Their over-the-top fascinators were the talk of the town for quite some time.

Princesses Eugenie

Princess Eugenie opted to wear a blue, green, and purple dress that complemented her coloring. Both sisters also made sure to wear outfits that were knee-length but tapered in at the waist to flatter their figures.

Amal Clooney

Amal Clooney isn’t only a celebrity because of who her husband is, she is well known in her own right for the work she does. So she knew how to dress and be comfortable in the public eye well before she was on the arm of George Clooney.

Amal Clooney

Well-versed in how to choose a perfect ensemble, Amal went with a very stylish Stella McCartney design in a beautiful golden yellow. She coupled the look with a cute clutch and some gold pumps. Plus, we have to pay tribute to that matching, elegant fascinator.

Oprah Winfrey

The stars came out for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, and one of the biggest celebrities to make an appearance was Oprah Winfrey. The entertainment mogul opted to go with one of her favorite designers who is no stranger to dressing royals, Stella McCartney.

Oprah Winfrey

The dress had a layered light pink long sleeve design. Though this was not the original dress she had intended on wearing, it turned out to be a classic that perfectly suited the occasion. Then again, Oprah can do no wrong in our eyes!

Karolina Kurkova

The bar is raised for anyone in the fashion industry, and that includes supermodels like Karolina Kurkova. So when this model from the Czech Republic was invited to attend a royal wedding, she looked for an outfit that was the perfect combination of class and style.

Karolina Kurkova

She must be an over-achiever because the fitted skirt that featured a long black train that she wore, really hit the mark. We have to also mention that her peplum blouse was regal and the perfect match for the skirt.

Karl Lagerfeld

You expect something special from an outfit put together by one of the world’s most well-known fashion icons. So when the late Karl Lagerfeld attended a royal wedding in 2011, he did exactly that with this traditional suit paired with some wow-factor accessories.

Karl Lagerfeld

We have to take a minute to appreciate his studded gloves and custom-designed brooch which took his look to new heights. This is the kind of thing that separates the well-dressed from the iconic fashionistas, like him.

Prince Carl and Princess Sofia

When choosing an outfit for a royal wedding, you also have to consider what your partner will be wearing so that you complement one another. This is especially true if you are a royal couple like Prince Carl and Princess Sofia of Sweden.

Prince Carl and Princess Sofia

Wanting to elicit a fairytale-like vibe, the Prince and Princess donned elegant looks. The Prince was all smiles in his classic tuxedo and the Princess wore a strikingly beautiful light blue gown.

Beatrice Borromeo

Beatrice Borromeo, a well-known Italian journalist, found herself invited to plenty of royal occasions after she began to date Pierre Casiraghi, the son of Princess Caroline of Hanover. Here you can see the genetically blessed couple at the royal wedding of Prince Felix of Luxembourg in 2013.

Beatrice Borromeo

The gorgeous journalist opted to look very fashion-forward in this light pink pantsuit which was tailored to her body perfectly. Her really unique headpiece made headlines. It certainly does draw the eye in!

Princess Caroline

When your mom is one of Hollywood’s most beautiful women ever, you know you have to have a good sense of style in order to live up to that. So when Princess Caroline of Hanover, whose mother was Grace Kelly, was invited to a royal occasion, she knew she had to leave a mark.

Princess Caroline

That is why she chose a long sleeveless gown with contrasting colors and sequins for her son’s wedding. We bet no one at the event could have missed seeing her sparkle!

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding was one of the royal occasions of the century, and it drew many different types of celebrities to it. People like Tara Palmer-Tomkinson were among the guests in attendance.

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson

The TV personality, who passed away a few years later, always stunned wherever she went. At this particular event, she chose to wear a royal blue monochromatic look. While the loud look was classic yet trendy and certainly left an impression.

Giorgio and Roberta Armani

When you say Armani, you think high-powered fashion, which is exactly what the famous designer delivered when he attended a royal occasion in Monaco. With his gorgeous niece on his arm, both stunned audiences with their stylish get-ups.

Giorgio and Roberta Armani

The designer himself chose to go with a slate grey suit with a silver tie and vest. While Roberta, his niece, chose a simple yet eye-catching brown dress. Now, how’s that for a red carpet ensemble?!

Katherine Kelly

Though perhaps not known by the world, the British actress Katherine Kelly also found her name on the guest list of several royal occasions. Having British sensibility, one thing was for sure, whatever she chose was going to accompany it with a beautiful hat.

Katherine Kelly

Katherine chose to go with a bright yellow wide-brimmed hat and a large yellow clutch paired with a cream gown. The gown was a simple one-shoulder design, so we have to say that the hat stole the show!

Nancy Reagan

When it comes to royal occasions, often the President of the United States and their First Lady are invited. So back in the ’80s, when Prince Charles and Princess Diana got married, the president at that time Ronald Reagan, and his first lady, Nancy Reagan, attended.

Nancy Reagan

Nancy Reagan was known for her simple style, and she chose to stick with this as she paired her flowy dress and chic hat with several layers of accessories, including gloves, a scarf, and that lovely pearl necklace.

The Beatles

There are few celebrities from Britain more well-known than the Fab Four themselves, The Beatles. Their popularity brought British rock to the masses all over the world. So it’s not surprising that as a group and singularly, they have all attended many royal occasions.

The Beatles

In 1965, they had the opportunity to attend one of these as a group when they received their MBE medals from the Queen of England herself. As you can see here, they chose to go with their patented suit and tie style collectively.

Pippa Middleton

Being the sister of a Princess must be hard, but Pippa Middleton makes it look so easy. With her sister’s entry into the British royal family, Pippa found herself with a very full social calendar. But she handles it so well because she knows how to make a fashion statement.

Pippa Middleton

For instance, for Lady Gabriella Windsor’s wedding, she donned his beautiful light blue Kate Spade dress. The color was perfect for the springtime atmosphere of the event. Plus, that velvet matching blue Alice band really tied the look together.

Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton may well be the future Queen of England, and because of this, she is always under a microscope. This makes her fashion choices of royal occasions a big part of the British news cycles.

Kate Middleton

So when she was choosing her ensemble for Princess Eugenie’s wedding, she opted for a bright spring color that made her stand out in the crowd. The bright pink dress designed by Alexander McQueen was a long sleeve and puffy-shoulder dress that was classically stylish.

Marilyn Monroe

One of the most glamorous celebrities to ever live was Marilyn Monroe. So it is no surprise that she was invited to a royal occasion to meet the Queen of England. But the prestigious event did not stop her from staying true to her image.

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn opted for a low-cut dress paired with long dinner gloves. The sleeveless sweetheart neckline dress tapered at her waist which perfectly hugged her bombshell’s curves.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is not only a well-known actress but also a singer and entrepreneur. Because of her worldwide fame, the Latin superstar was able to get an invitation to some pretty major events, including those where the royals would be attending.

Jennifer Lopez

At one of these events, Lopez chose to go with an emerald green halterneck dress that she paired with simple jewelry. She completed the look with her hair in a sleek bun which really showed off her beautiful face.

Barbra Streisand

In 1975, Barbra Streisand was invited to a royal event where she was able to stand in the receiving line to meet the Queen. The actress and singer, as always, chose to go with a very elegant look.

Barbra Streisand

A slate silverish grey loose-fitting dress was coupled with a turban of the same color, and the entire outfit was capped off with a silver hooded cape and white evening gloves. How regal?!

Raquel Welch

Many American actresses have received an engraved invitation to a royal occasion. To get one of these invitations, you have to be at the top of your game, and in the ’60s, Raquel Welch was definitely the definition of that.

Raquel Welch

When given the opportunity to meet the Queen, this icon chose to go with a white draped gown paired with a feather boa and long evening gloves. It appears as if the Queen had the same fashion idea regarding the gloves! Who do we think wore it better?

Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve is a celebrated French actress and perhaps one of the most famous French celebrities that ever has been. Known to be forever classy and stylish, the French actress always is perfectly adorned.

Catherine Deneuve

So when she was invited to meet the Queen at a royal occasion, Catherine chose to wear a beautiful smock dress with red patterned cuffs and a matching neck-bib. She finished the look with simple yet stunning drop earrings and white dinner gloves.

Cybill Shepherd

Cybill Shepherd is a star of the stage and screen, and in the late ’70s and ’80s, she was pretty well known. Due to her rising star status, she was included on a few lists when it came to royal events.

Cybill Shepherd

At one of these events, she chose to go with a flowing gown with a see-through chiffon sheath beaded with sequins. She accessorized the look with a beautiful string of pearls.

Meryl Streep

Talent and beauty are two words that come to mind when most people think of Meryl Streep. Her iconic roles that show her abundance of talent have made her into one of the most well-known Hollywood actresses across the globe.

Meryl Streep

So, with that being said, it’s no wonder that she has had the opportunity to attend many royal occasions. One of the most iconic looks she donned was a dress that was finished off with a high-necked, peplum-cut coat and dinner gloves.

Pope John Paul II

Even if you are not Catholic, one of the biggest honors in the world is to meet the Pope. So when two of the most iconic individuals, like the Queen and the Pope, meet, you know there are going to wearing something special and traditional.

Pope John Paul II

In honor of meeting the Pope, the Queen decked herself out with a beautiful black dress, tiara, and a black veil. At the same time, the Pope chose to go with a more formal outfit adorned with his traditional red cape.

Sally Field

Sally Field became well known as a child star and grew into a talented actress who garnered plenty of acclaims. This is why she had the opportunity to attend a few royal occasions.

Sally Field

Sticking with her wholesome image, a young Sally Field chose to go with a ruffled puffy sleeve dress with a pleated skirt and white evening gloves. Along with this, she chose to go with simple teardrop-style earrings, and her hair swept up off of her neck. How darling?!

Halle Berry

Halle Berry, besides being one of Hollywood’s brightest stars, also did one movie that really got her a lot of attention in the UK. Starring as one of the Bond girls alongside the then-Bond Pierce Brosnan, she was able to get an invitation to meet the Queen.

Halle Berry

True to her classic style, she chose to go with a sleeveless dress with a black print and long black dinner gloves (We’re fully aware it looks navy blue here though.)

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen is one of the world’s top designers and a fan favorite of many celebrities. Of course, this status also made him a celebrity in his own right and being from the UK, you can imagine that meant receiving a lot of invitations to royal occasions.

Alexander McQueen

To show his fashion icon status at one of the events he attended, he chose to wear a fitted suit with a silk tie and accented it with a tartan plaid in honor of his Scottish heritage.

J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter swept the globe and became one of the biggest grossing fantasy franchises in history. JK Rowling, the series’ author, also became one of the biggest and most well-known children’s authors.

J.K. Rowling

This allowed her an opportunity to meet the Queen, and when doing so, she chose to go with a simple pink skirt and blazer combination accented with a plaid neutral-colored Burberry purse.

Miley Cyrus

Hannah Montana in the 2000s was everywhere, and that meant that Miley Cyrus also was everywhere. Not only did Miley have a top-rated Disney show, but she was an acclaimed musician as well.

Miley Cyrus

This attention gave her the opportunity to, of course, meet the Queen. When doing so, Miley chose to wear a burnt orange low-cut dress and very few accessories. We wouldn’t expect anything less from the rock goddess herself.

Carla Bruni

Carla Bruni is a well-known Italian-French model and singer-songwriter. When she and her husband, French politician Nicolas Sarkozy met the Queen and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, her fashion game was on point.

Carla Bruni

Bruni wore a demure Christian Dior ensemble which she paired with a matching hat and black flats. She also revealed that the royals made her “feel at ease.”

Twiggy

In the mid to the late ’60s, a new fashion trend was coming into being, and one of the forerunners of that was the British supermodel Twiggy. Decades after her initial fame, the more mature supermodel still is quite the celebrity.

Twiggy

Twiggy has had many opportunities to attend royal occasions, including several where she was able to meet the Queen. In 2010, she opted to go with a more businesslike look with a black and grey scaled sheath dress paired with an off-white blazer.

Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding is one of British pop music’s biggest stars, and her worldwide appeal has meant she’s had several opportunities to mingle with the royals. Each time she has had the opportunity to do so, she has opted to go with a classic and clean style.

Ellie Goulding

For instance, in 2011, when she met the Queen, she opted to go with a white sleeveless knee-length dress. Her black peep-toe heels gave her outfit a nice lift. Get it?

Yoko Ono

Yoko Ono is a name that often comes with a much-heated debate, but she is still a British icon and celebrity thanks to her marriage to music legend, John Lennon.

Yoko Ono

This adjacency to British pop royalty has allowed her to rub noses with royals. When meeting the Queen, Yoko chose to go with an all-black suit accessorized with a black hat and scarf. Also, we’re fangirling over her too-cool-for-school sunnies!

Katie Couric

When it comes to American journalism, there are a few female TV personalities that have become well known worldwide. One of those is The Today Show’s former anchor Katie Couric. Her influence made it possible for her to interact with the royals on several occasions.

Katie Couric

On one of these occasions, she had the opportunity to meet the Queen and she dressed accordingly. Couric chose to go with a dark beige dress and an off-white hat.

Lady Gaga

When you hear that Lady Gaga is attending an event, you just know that her chosen outfit is going to stand out and be one of a kind. So, when she had the privilege of meeting in Queen back in 2009, Gaga did what she does best – she stunned us all.

Lady Gaga

She donned a red leather floor-length dress that had cap sleeves that billowed to the elbow. Accompanying this, Lady Gaga wore unique red eye makeup and completed the look with her platinum blonde old Hollywood hairdo.

Jessie J

Jessie J has an unmistakable voice that has contributed to the British pop music scene and put her name on the map. The sassy, sultry singer was able to take her fame and turn it into an opportunity when she met the leader of her country, the Queen of England.

Jessie J

Jessie J chose a slicked-back ponytail to accompany her bejeweled sheath dress and minimalistic accessories. The look was pretty simple and elegant yet flashy enough to show her personality.

Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet is an actress who has that Golden age of Hollywood look and an amazing amount of talent too. As a British citizen and one that has given her talents to the world, she has been honored many times over, including by the Royal family.

Kate Winslet

Always classic and stylish, she chose to go with a charcoal grey peplum-shaped jacket and skirt to receive her CBE medal from the queen. This is a huge honor in England, so her modest outfit was the perfect fashion choice.

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney is a mega-famous fashion designer as well as being the daughter of the British music legend, Paul McCartney. This makes her double the celebrity in the UK, and as one of the most beloved designers, she often finds herself on the list to many royal occasions.

Stella McCartney

As a fashion icon, she must look the part, and for this particular occasion, she chose to go with a navy blue fitted suit paired with royal blue pumps. We must say that sometimes simple speaks much louder than over the top, wouldn’t you agree?

Jayne Mansfield

Another Hollywood starlet that was very popular in the ’50s was Jayne Mansfield. She, too, garnered an invitation to a royal occasion. Instead of accentuating all her curves, though, she went for a classic, more covered-up look.

Jayne Mansfield

She wore a long-sleeve dress paired with long dinner gloves and paired it with minimal accessories. The starlet’s sophisticated look was perfect for meeting the Queen.