Reason Princess Eugenie wore two wedding dresses and decided to ditch veil

21 October 2023 , 06:10

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Reason Princess Eugenie wore two wedding dresses and decided to ditch veil

Princess Eugenie recently celebrated her wedding anniversary with her husband Jack Brooksbank and her outfit featured a number of hidden meanings.

Eugenie paid homage to Windsor and gave subtle hints on Brexit by wearing two wedding dresses, according to experts. But her gowns wasn't the only key detail to focus on during her special day at Windsor Castle on October 12, 2018.

During the wedding at St George's Chapel, Eugenie was spotted without a veil. She said she wanted to change the perception of "beauty" by showing off the scoliosis scar on her spine, which couldn't have been done unless she ditched the veil.

Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank got married in October 2018 (PA)

Eugenie underwent surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital so titanium could be added to repair the curvature that had been caused by her scoliosis, reports Express. The operation took place when she was 12. "You can show people your scars and it’s really special," she previously told This Morning. I think you can change the way beauty is, and you can show people your scars and I think it’s really special to stand up for that."

Instead, she opted for a Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara, which she borrowed from the late Queen Elizabeth II. It featured an enormous 93.70-carat emerald at its centre, with six smaller emeralds on either side. Eugenie completed her wedding look with a pair of diamond and emerald earrings, gifted to her by Jack, and Charlotte Olympia heels.

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The Princess of York wanted to show off her brave scar (WireImage)

The happy couple tied the knot in Windsor Castle (Getty Images)

The Princess of York had another message to send out as her wedding dress was designed by fashion duo Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos - who are not from the UK, but were based in London. At the time, the New York Times linked Eugenie's dress to Brexit and the "potential complication" it might have brought. They wrote: "Neither Mr Pilotto nor Mr de Vos are actually British, making Princess Eugenie’s choice, whether consciously or not, a prime example of the potential complications and consequences of the looming Brexit, and what 'Britishness' actually means."

The actual fabric of the dress included symbols that had a special meaning to the royal - the symbols were a Thistle for Scotland acknowledging the couple's fondness for Balmoral; a Shamrock for Ireland as a reflection of the bride's maternal family; the York Rose; and ivy representing the couple's home. The garment was made "layer by layer, constructing it from the corset and the complex underskirt to the fitted bodice and full pleated skirt."

Eugenie wore a Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara (Getty Images)

The royal wore a second gown for the private reception in Windsor Castle's Royal Lodge that followed the wedding ceremony. Only one picture of the stunning garment was released - taken by the wedding photographer, Alex Bramall. According to Buckingham Palace, the blush silk gown was inspired by the "beauty of Windsor and the surrounding countryside". The princess's bouquet was created by Patrice Van Helden Oakes. It consisted of Lily of the Valley, Stephanotis pips, hints of baby blue thistles, white spray roses, trailing ivy and sprigs of myrtle from Osborne House.

Monica Charsley