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Royal Protocol "The Dress" and More

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The wedding dress will be made by a British designer 

 

This is not a hard fast rule, but most royal brides have followed it in attempt to showcase local talents and give the economy a boost. It started with.....

Queen Victoria when she wore a white (the first ever to do so) lace dress to give a bit of attention to the artisanal lace makers who were dying off after the Industrial Revolution. It worked and the craftsmanship was written about for months following the wedding.  

 

Royal brides who have followed suit include Queen Elizabeth, Who wore-

Norman Hartnell; Princess Diana, Who wore Elizabeth Emanuel; and...

Kate Middleton, Who wore an Alexander McQueen design. 

 

Prince Harry will be in military garb 

 

Like his wife, Prince Albert was a real trendsetter.

He was the first to don a military uniform in 1840,  years following royal grooms have done the same, so it's likely Harry won't be any different.

Both Prince Philip and Prince Charles wore their naval commander uniforms-while Prince William wore his Irish Guard colonel garb. 

 

Prince Harry spent 10 years in the army, completing two tours in Afghanistan,

and had the rank of captain, so expect him to be a man in uniform like the men who came before him. Prince William is honored to serve as best man.