Splendid hats and gusts of wind

Publish date: 2024-08-06

The wedding of Princess Eugenie, the Queen's granddaughter, and Jack Brooksbank took place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

We take a look at some of the most striking pictures from the day.

Reuters Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie leave St George's ChapelReutersBBC Presentational white spacePA Princess Eugenie and her new husband Jack Brooksbank kiss as they leave St George"s Chapel in Windsor Castle following their weddingPABBC Presentational white spaceEPA Princess Eugenie of York arrives for her royal wedding ceremonyEPABBC Presentational white space

The ceremony was attended by 850 guests, with 1,200 members of the public selected by ballot listening to a live broadcast in the castle grounds.

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Princess Eugenie was led down the aisle by father Prince Andrew, Duke of York, seen below climbing the steps of the chapel.

AFP Princess Eugenie of York climbed the steps with her father Prince Andrew, Duke of YorkAFPBBC Presentational white spacePA The wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor CastlePABBC Presentational white spacePA Princess Eugenie walks down the aisle with her father, the Duke of York, for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor CastlePABBC Presentational white space

Bridesmaids and page boys helped Princess Eugenie on her big day, including Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, seen below on the left.

AFP Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and bridesmaids are seen outside St George's ChapelAFPBBC Presentational white space

Theodora Williams, daughter of Robbie Williams and Ayda Field, was also a bridesmaid, seen below.

AFP Theodora Williams, daughter of Robbie Williams and Ayda Field, waves outside St George's ChapelAFPBBC Presentational white space

Windy conditions outside meant that the bridesmaids and pageboys were unsteady on their feet.

Getty Images Bridesmaid Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrives with bridesmaids and pageboysGetty ImagesBBC Presentational white space

Met Office forecaster Helen Chivers said that wind in the Windsor area was forecast to be 30-35mph.

PA Princess Eugenie walks down the aisle with her father, the Duke of York, for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor CastlePABBC Presentational white space

Princess Eugenie passed her bouquet to a bridesmaid before she got married.

Getty Images Princess Eugenie of York passes her bouquet to bridesmaidGetty ImagesBBC Presentational white space

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were at the chapel for the wedding, seen here with Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

Getty Images Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wait for the arrival by open carriage of Princess EugenieGetty ImagesBBC Presentational white space

The princess's sister and mother, Princess Beatrice of York and Sarah Ferguson, were at the ceremony, dressed in vibrant blue and green.

PA Sarah Ferguson and Princess Beatrice arrives for the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor CastlePABBC Presentational white space

Celebrity guests included Naomi Campbell sporting a chic black fascinator, seen below.

PA Naomi Campbell arrives ahead of the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor CastlePABBC Presentational white space

Demi Moore arrived dressed in burgundy.

PA Demi Moore (right) arrives ahead of the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor CastlePABBC Presentational white space

Ellie Goulding (left) was seen in a pale blue and silver dress.

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Actress and model Cara Delevingne wore an unusual outfit, opting for a top hat instead of a traditional fascinator, along with a black suit and tie.

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The Royal Family sat together as they watched the wedding ceremony.

PA Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex and the Princess Royal, (left to right front row) Sarah Ferguson, Princess Beatrice, Peter Phillips, Autumn Phillips, Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece at the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor CastlePABBC Presentational white spacePA Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank during their wedding ceremony at St George"s Chapel in Windsor CastlePABBC Presentational white space

Princess Eugenie's wedding dress was designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos of British-based label Peter Pilotto.

Getty Images Princess Eugenie of York receives help with her train from her father Prince AndrewGetty ImagesBBC Presentational white spacePA Princess Eugenie at her weddingPABBC Presentational white space

Notably, the princess chose not to have a veil, showing off the low back of the dress.

The Queen's granddaughter had major surgery on her back to treat a curvature of the spine at the age of 12.

PA Princess Eugenie, with the scar from her surgery for scoliosis to treat a curvature of the spinePABBC Presentational white space

The princess said she hoped showing her scar would honour those who had helped her and inspire others with the condition of scoliosis.

Reuters Princess Eugenie of York and her husband Jack Brooksbank walk down the West Steps of St Georg's ChapelReutersBBC Presentational white space

After the wedding, the married royal couple climbed into their carriage.

Reuters Princess Eugenie of York and her husband Jack Brooksbank leave in a carriageReutersBBC Presentational white space

Crowds cheered the pair as their carriage wound its way through Windsor High Street and the Long Walk, before an afternoon reception hosted by the Queen in St George's Hall at the castle.

PA Crowds cheer Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie as they embark on a carriage ride following their wedding at Windsor CastlePA

The happy couple left the reception a silver DB10 Aston Martin, originally made for the James Bond movie Spectre.

Reuters Jack Brooksbank and Princess Beatrice help Eugenie into the Aston MartinReutersBBC Presentational white space

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