Saturday saw the wedding event of the year for Britain’s high society. Lord Frederick Windsor, son of the Prince and Princess of Kent, and 31st in line to the British throne, married actress Sophie Winkleman at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey, England.
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The wedding took place at 5pm in the evening, so guests dressed in their finest evening wear. Those guests included the groom’s friends and family, and the bride’s, who’s friends are from the entertainment industry. Some of the guests included rock singer Bryan Adams, film maker and author Julian Soames, Evening Standard Editor Geordie Greig and Sabrina Guinness.
The only senior Royal who attended was Princess Eugenie of York. The Queen, Prince Charles and Princes William and Harry had other commitments.
According to reports, Princess Eugenie wore a bright pink dress with matching fascinator, black high heels and a jacket embellished with silver, pink and yellow beads.
As for 29 year-old Sophie Winkleman, she wore a low cut dress with a hoop skirt, and lots of lace. She also had a simple tiara. Some royal watchers felt the bride’s dress was inappropriately low. Sophie reportedly struggled with her dress, which had a 3 meter long train, as she walked down the aisle.
The wedding service lasted a full hour. Hymns included Be Thou My Vision, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind and I Vow To Thee My Country. 30 year-old Lord Frederick’s sister, Lady Gabriella, read a passage from Songs of Solomon. There was even a prayer read called “Freddie and Sophie’s Prayer.”
The couple were offered a large sum to sell their wedding to media outlets, but instead chose to make it a private affair.
After today’s nuptials, the newlyweds will fly to Los Angeles, where Sophie will get started on a television series.
A Kent family spokesman Simon Astaire said of the wedding: “It’s been a beautiful day – perfect English weather and a couple deeply in love.”
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