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31 Royal Wedding Photos That Show The Stark Contrast Between Kate And Meghan’s Big Days
Rose Reilly | Trending | 2 Mar 2026
There are only a few chances in a lifetime to watch a British Royal Family member get married, and the occasion is one you don't to miss. The royal weddings of Prince William and Kate Middleton in 2011 and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018 were both remarkable events.
While both weddings followed many traditions of the British Royal Family, there are also key differences between the two weddings, as you'll see in the photos. Read on to learn more!
The Crowds On The Big Day
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding at Westminster Abbey indeed attracted a larger crowd compared to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.
The larger crowd at William and Kate's wedding can be attributed to several factors, including the fact that Prince William is second in line to the throne and will likely become king in the future. Westminster Abbey's capacity allowed for approximately 2,000 attendees, while the smaller venue of St. George's Chapel limited the number of people who could witness Harry and Meghan's wedding.
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Twinning Tiaras
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Kate wore Queen Elizabeth II's Cartier tiara at her wedding, while Meghan initially considered Princess Diana's tiara but ultimately chose a stunning 1932 design from the Queen's collection. The Diamond Bandeau Tiara was made even more radiant by replacing its sapphire center with a diamond.
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Walking Down The Aisle
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Kate Middleton was escorted by her father, Michael Middleton, on her wedding day. However, Meghan faced the unfortunate circumstance of her father's health issues preventing him from attending the wedding. As a result, Meghan walked alone down the aisle until she was met halfway by King Charles.
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The Kiss
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Prince William and the Princess of Wales had their first kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the wedding ceremony at Westminister Abbey.
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Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex displayed their first wedded kiss right outside of St. George's Chapel following the wedding ceremony.
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Catherine, Princess Of Wales
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The Princess of Wales chose a stunning, one-of-a-kind gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Reportedly costing in the region of $434,000, according to Brides magazine, Kate's dress was intricately crafted and featured exquisite details.
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Boasting handcrafted lace from the Royal School of Needlework and an impressive nine-foot train it also had 58 organza covered buttons and Rouleau loops at the back.
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The Duchess Of Sussex's Dress
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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, looked stunning in a custom-made silk dress designed by Clare Waight Keller from Givenchy. The garment featured an open boat neckline and an unembellished design with no lace or other details.
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As an extra special touch for her big day, Meghan included a piece of fabric from her blue dress that she had worn on their first date with Prince Harry. Moreover, her breathtaking veil was 16.5 feet long !
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The Queen Always Stood Out
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Queen Elizabeth II was known for bringing color to the ceremony. At Prince William and Kate's wedding, she wore a stunning primrose yellow long-sleeve dress, which was accompanied by a matching hat.
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Then at Prince Harry and Meghan's, the Queen decided to wear a vibrant green coat over a purple dress along with a coordinating green hat decorated with magnificent purple feathers.
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Princess Anne Wore Different Shades of Purple
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We cannot overlook Princess Anne, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. She made a grand entrance at both her nephews' weddings - looking regal in a purple and green collared coat for Prince William's wedding to Kate Middleton, followed by an elegant deep purple wrap coat with a matching hairpiece and clutch for Prince Harry's nuptials to Meghan Markle.
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Lady Kitty Spencer's Elegant Dresses
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Both Prince William and Prince Harry paid tribute to their late mother, Princess Diana, in their own ways on their big days.
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Lady Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana's niece attended both of her cousins' weddings. She wore a light, tightly-fitted beige dress to William's wedding and a green square neck dress with a colorful floral design on the skirt for Harry's.
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Waving To The Crowd
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Upon officially joining the British royal family, Princess Kate and Duchess Meghan are expected to demonstrate the perfect regal wave as a sign of appreciation for the people that have gathered to celebrate.
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Kate keeps her fingers close together for her wave, while Meghan has her fingers a bit more relaxed and spaced out. Both ladies use minimal movement while waving to the crowds.
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The Price Tag Of Each Wedding
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It's no secret that both royal weddings cost well above the average wedding for a commoner.
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In total, Prince William and Kate's 2011 wedding hosted 2,500 guests and cost around $34 million . In 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding had a smaller guest list of 600, yet it cost a reported $35 million .
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The Royal Brides' Veils
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Kate's veil was a top-secret project of the Royal School of Needlework that paired elegantly with the tiara borrowed from the Queen.
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Clare Waight Keller designed Meghan's 16.5-foot-long veil that featured the wildflowers of 53 countries after Meghan made a request that all the Commonwealth's nations be represented in her veil design, according to Glamour .
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The Bride's Earrings
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On her wedding day, the Princess of Wales selected a pair of Robinson Pelham diamond earrings That cost a reported $27,500 . They featured a teardrop shape that complemented her tiara.
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Meghan wore Cartier earrings when she wed Prince Harry. The diamond and white gold earrings paired well with her tiara. She also wore a Reflection de Cartier diamond bracelet.
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The Mother Of The Bride
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Carole Middleton wore a pale blue dress designed by Catherine Walker, which was the perfect shade for the spring wedding. The Mother of the Bride looked elated on her daughter's big day.
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Meghan's mother wore a light green Oscar de la Renta dress for her daughter's wedding, looking happy as ever as Meghan married her prince charming.
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Some Thought Kate Wore White To Meghan's Wedding
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