The most significant event of 2018 was the marriage of Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle. We will talk about some moments of the celebration, as well as about the house where they plan to settle.
10. Wedding dress
After the engagement was announced, Megan did not have time to search for a wedding dress. But in mid-December, at the urgent request of her friend, she decided to deal with this issue. Dozens of sketches were sent to Megan, among which were representatives of famous brands. But the girl immediately knew what she needed. Closer to Claire Waite Keller was the closest to her “perfect” dress. They met. Soon Megan announced that she chose her to make a wedding dress. But Keller had to keep it a secret until the wedding day. The result was a laconic outfit that opens the shoulders of the bride. They write that they paid 135 thousand dollars for him, and Megan herself paid for the dress. Opinions about the dress were divided. Someone considers him a terrific outfit, modest and elegant, but there are those who called him too simple, baggy.
9. Bishop of Buckingham
During the wedding, the Bishop of Buckingham spoke. He read out a long speech in which he addressed the newlyweds. From time to time, he quoted the Bible using his iPad. Interestingly, the guests attending the ceremony were forbidden to use any phones that they could take a video or take a photo of.
8. Tiara of the bride
On the bride's head was a diamond tiara. This is an old piece of jewelry that Megan gave for the time of Queen Elizabeth II. There is such a tradition. All the girls in the royal family of England must wear a tiara for the wedding. Unmarried girls and women are not allowed to wear these jewelry. This tiara was made in 1932, and before that belonged to Queen Mary. The main decoration of the tiara is a removable brooch made up of 10 diamonds. This brooch was once presented to Mary for a wedding.
7. Car for honeymooners
A young couple went to the reception on an electric car Jaguar E-Type Zero. This is an exclusive car in which most of the elements are from the 1968 1.5 E-Type. But he replaced the internal combustion engine, instead of it put the battery and electric motor. Now this car can accelerate to 5.5 km / h in 5.5 seconds, and the maximum speed it develops is 160 km / h. The car has a special license plate number - E190518. It encrypted the date when the ceremony took place.
6. Former lovers of the groom
The wedding was attended by 2 former girls of Harry, he maintained a good relationship with them. There was Chelsea Davy, who is considered his first girlfriend. They met at school since studied in the neighborhood. The gap was due to the fact that Chelsea went to South Africa to study, and her boyfriend had to stay in England. From 2004 to 2011, the couple either parted or started dating again. The girl was with him at many official events. After they finally parted, the prince met the dancer Cressida Bonas. Already in 2012 they began to meet. The British were happy to learn about this, because many liked this girl. She was not seen in any scandals, was successful and beautiful. But after 2 years the couple broke up.
5. Location of the Frogmore Cottage
After the wedding, the couple lived in Kensington Palace, like other members of the British royal family. But they want to move to the Frogmors cottage. This is a country residence located 1 km from Windsor Castle. He was given such an unusual name because of the frogs, which are very numerous here, because it is a marshland. In the summer of 1875, the Queen had breakfast in this cottage, and noticed that there were too many frogs, she called them disgusting.
4. Grade II
England has its own classification of buildings. This cottage was able to obtain the status of Grade II. This means that this building is special, it has historical significance. In 1975, it was included in the list of buildings of the country, which must be preserved.
3. The Grand Duchess Ksenia Alexandrovna Romanova lived in the cottage
The sister of the last emperor of Russia, Nicholas II, once lived in the Frogmors cottage. We are talking about Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna Romanova. She remained in this cottage from 1925 to 1937. Do not be surprised that she was sheltered in one of the suburban royal residences. The Grand Duchess was also the cousin of George V, one of the British kings.
2. Mausoleum of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert near the cottage
There are legends about the love of Queen Victoria and her husband Albert. This couple was the benchmark of a model family. Spouses never cheated on each other, did not scandal, there was not a single rumor discrediting their marital virtue. Over the entire life together, they quarreled only 1 time, due to the illness of their daughter, but immediately reconciled. Prince Albert passed away at age 42, which was a real blow to his wife. The wife survived her beloved husband for 40 years. They were buried in the Mausoleum, located near the Frogmore Cottage.
1. Planned renovation of the Frogmore Cottage
The royal family wants to update the Frogmore cottage so that the newlyweds can live in it. But in the near future they want to make a cozy mansion from the cottage that meets all modern standards. It will have a yoga room, a gym and separate rooms for nannies.