Wedding dress of Princess Beatrice of York
The wedding dress of Princess Beatrice of York worn at her wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on 17 July 2020 was designed by the British fashion designer Norman Hartnell, who had originally created the gown for Queen Elizabeth II, the bride's grandmother, in the 1960s. The original dress was altered by the Queen's dressmaker, Angela Kelly, and British fashion designer, Stewart Parvin, who remodeled and fitted the dress for Princess Beatrice.[1]
| Designer | Norman Hartnell |
|---|---|
| Year | 1961 |
| Type | Ivory gown |
| Material | Paduasoy taffeta, Duchess satin and organza |
Creation and design
The dress was originally designed and made by Norman Hartnell for Queen Elizabeth II in the early 1960s. Hartnell was well known for his collaborations with the Royal Family, in particular Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen had been seen wearing the dress, which at first had a more voluminous hem and no sleeves, at events such as the premiere of Lawrence of Arabia in 1962, and the 1967 State Opening of Parliament.[1][2]
The dress is an ivory gown made from paduasoy taffeta and is trimmed with ivory Duchess satin. The gown also features diamanté adornments, and a checkered, geometric bodice; organza sleeves were added in 2020 for Princess Beatrice.[3]
Wedding dress
The Queen loaned Princess Beatrice the dress from her collection, for her wedding. The Queen's dressmaker, Angela Kelly, and the fashion designer and frequent royal collaborator, Stewart Parvin, worked together on the dress, altering the dress to fit Princess Beatrice, and adding organza sleeves.
Princess Beatrice paired the gown with the Queen Mary Fringe Tiara, which both Princess Beatrice's grandmother, the Queen, and her aunt, the Princess Royal, wore at their weddings in 1947 and 1973 respectively. Princess Beatrice also carried the traditional royal bridal bouquet, with sprigs of myrtle.
The dress along with a silk replica of her bouquet will be exhibited by the Royal Collection Trust at Windsor Castle from 24 September until 22 November 2020.[4]
References
- Hallemann, Caroline (18 July 2020). "Princess Beatrice's Stunning Vintage Wedding Dress Was Her "Something Old"". Town and Country Magazine. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- "State Opening of Parliament, 1967". Royal Watcher. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- "Princess Beatrice Borrowed Her Exquisite Wedding Dress from the Queen". Harper's Bazaar. 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- Hallemann, Caroline (8 September 2020). "Princess Beatrice's Stunning Wedding Dress to Go On Display at Windsor Castle". Town & Country. Retrieved 9 September 2020.