At precisely 11:51 a.m., the bride appeared, visibly moved, waving to the crowd alongside her father. Barely arrived at Westminster in her Rolls Royce—just three minutes later—it was her sister and Chief Maid of Honor, Pippa, who came to greet her and carry her train. Stunning in her ivory gown designed by Sarah Burton, the creative director of Alexander McQueen, the now Duchess of Cambridge chose a simple dress with a modest lace neckline and covered arms. Her train was two meters long. Her wedding, however, was far less ostentatious than Lady Diana's in 1981. The young woman also opted for a veil and a tiara, contrary to what she had previously suggested, perhaps preferring a flower crown.
A tiara and earrings (by the jeweler Robinson Pelham) were among her other jewels, which appeared to be composed exclusively of diamonds. Catherine held a bouquet made primarily of lily of the valley, hyacinth, and ivy, whose symbolism is closely linked to that of marriage. Myrtle, a symbol of the Royal Family, was also included in the bouquet. A myrtle bush had also been chosen for Queen Victoria's wedding.
Welcomed by a visibly charmed William, she heard him whisper "You're beautiful!" as she arrived at the altar. Quite relaxed, Catherine was finally able to enjoy her moment in the spotlight.
From the very beginning of the speculation surrounding the wedding dress, we had favored the Sarah Burton theory, even though... Kate Middleton's entourage had tried hard to throw us off the scent. The mystery is finally solved regarding what was undoubtedly the highlight of the show: Kate did not disappoint us, choosing an extremely elegant and understated dress.
