2018 was the year for royal weddings. Following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s May wedding, his cousin, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank tied the knot in early October, in a lavish royal wedding that saw thousands of invitees and millions of spectators around the world. Ahead of their second anniversary tomorrow, we’re taking a look back at the run-up to the day, big moments and little details that made their nuptials all the more special.
The day
Some time before their wedding day, details were revealed including the what, where and who of it all. Princess Eugenie and Jack said ‘I do’ on Friday 12th October 2018 at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, the same church Prince Harry and Meghan got married at some months before.
Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie’s older sister, was her Maid of Honour and looked the part in her chic blue dress, while Jack’s brother Thomas was by his side at the altar as his best man. The couple also decided to invite 1,200 members of the public to their nuptials at St George’s Chapel. Those who applied were chosen via lottery.
The dress
The bride looked sensational in a gown designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos, featuring a portrait neckline, low back and long sleeves. It was made of jacquard silk, and the intricate weaving on the top layer was done in Como, Italy.
Princess Eugenie opted to ditch the veil and wore a jaw-dropping tiara with emeralds instead, known as the Grenville Tiara, which was owned by the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II’s mother.
One year on
For their first anniversary last year, the princess shared unseen footage of their wedding day. “This was the greatest day of my life… forever and always!” she wrote on socials at the time. The clip shows the couple getting ready to walk down the aisle, exchanging vows and many other adorable moments from their big day.
Princess Eugenie also shared a never before seen wedding photo to wish her hubby a happy birthday in May this year.
Just a weeks before celebrating their second anniversary, the couple also recently announced they are expecting their first child together. “Jack and I are so excited for early 2021…” the princess said on socials, captioning a photo of them holding baby shoes.