Whether they’re big red carpet events, small family affairs, or somewhere in the middle, royal weddings attract an interesting sort of crowd.
Fancy princesses, distant duchesses, political appearances and the odd celebrity make for a curious showing on the steps of churches from England to Liechtenstein.
No matter the dress code, these guests always ensure you’ll see some curious fashion choices.
And while it’s not certain when the next royal wedding will be after Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi were forced to putt heir nuptials on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re taking a look back at the most notable and memorable royal wedding guests outfits through the ages.
Fingers crossed when Beatrice’s big day does roll around, we’ll have some brilliant outfits to feast our eyes on!
Charles Karen Spencer
It’s an unspoken rule that the bigger your hat, the higher your social status. And that seemed to be the case for Charles Spencer’s wife Karen when she stepped out in this extravagant creation at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in May.
Oprah
She’s the Queen of the small screen and we just loved seeing Oprah try her hand at regal-inspired dressing in this pale pink Stella McCartney dress for the Royal Wedding in May.
Oprah arrives at the Royal Wedding
Beatrice and Eugenie
They divided opinions in 2011… what do you think of Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie’s looks?
Mafalda von Hessen
German princess and fashion designer Mafalda von Hessen’s pink coat was lovely for Prince Ernst August of Hanover’s wedding in 2017, but we’re not sure about her khaki jumpsuit for a royal wedding!
Colours
The combination of a purple ruched dress, pink polka-dot tights, and a rosette hat on this guest at Prince William and Catherine Middleton’s wedding was an interesting choice!
Swedish royal wedding
We love a bit of glitz and glamour, but the belt on this guest’s bedazzled gown at Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia’s wedding might have been a bit low.
Princess Astrid
Queen Fabiola’s velvet headband at Princess Astrid’s bash is giving us serious ’80s vibes.
Martha Louise
Is Princess Martha Louise Of Norway’s yellow and red ensemble at Felipe Of Spain and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano’s wedding making anyone else crave McDonald’s?
Agatha Ruiz
What about fashion designer Agatha Ruiz in 1997?
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Or the same guest in 2004?
Zara Phillips
Bit casual for Prince Charles and Camilla’s wedding, wouldn’t you say, Zara?
Prince Nikolaos and Tatiana Blatnik
We’re seeing double… no, triple… nope, sextuple! Six guests at Prince Nikolaos and Tatiana Blatnik’s wedding in 2010 wore the same dress.
Swedish royal wedding
We know this guest’s outfit at Prince Carl Philip and Sofia’s wedding was probably the traditional Swedish costume, but the corset is throwing us!
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We’re guessing the guest on the right’s hair isn’t naturally red?
Prince Felix wedding
Check out the hat on this guest at Prince Felix Of Luxembourg and Claire Lademacher’s wedding.
Queen Beatrix
Queen Beatrix goes for gold at Prince Maurits’ wedding in ’98.
Prince Albert wedding
What do you think of Swedish model Victoria Silvstedt’s look at Prince Albert’s wedding?
Queen Beatrix 2
We can’t get enough of Queen Beatrix’s feathered hat at Prince Johan Friso’s wedding!
Royal wedding 4
What about this guest’s green-black-teal-and-purple combo?!
Michelle Yeoh
Are these details a bit too much on actress Michelle Yeoh?
Sophia
We love the rest of the outfit, but this hat on Princess Sophia of Liechtenstein is a bit UFO-y.
Princess Mabel
There might be one too many ribbons on Princess Mabel’s dress.
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The blue high-waisted pants, flowing top and oversized hat might be a tad too much on Princess Laurentien.
Chelsy Davy
We love Chelsy Davy’s outfit for Will and Kate’s wedding, but we’re undecided about her mate’s fur vest.
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We don’t mind the shape of Monica Michielotto’s, wife of composer Umberto Tozzi, coatdress at Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco’s wedding — but the dayglo green is a bit much.
Royal wedding 7
Elisabeth of Thurn and Taxis’s blue velvet shoes at Prince Ernst August of Hanover’s 2017 wedding were certainly something.
Eva Cavalli
Now that is a very high-sitting hat, Eva Cavalli!
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We’re not sure what we love more — the combination of pink and orange, or that big hat!