5 things to know about Kate Middleton’s wedding dress

April 29 is a key date for Kate Middleton and her husband, Prince William. This year, they celebrated their eleven years of marriage. A great pride for the Duchess of Cambridge, long mocked by the British press for having waited several years before her prince asked for her hand. Of this royal wedding, which took place at Westminster Abbey in Londoneveryone remembers the elegance of Pippa Middleton, or even the complicity of the future groom with his brother Harry.

But if there is one thing that has marked the minds of spectators around the world, it’s Kate Middleton’s dress. Like her engagement ring, this sublime outfit signed Sarah Burton has become cult. And yet, she still hasn’t revealed all her secrets… Here are 5 things to know about Kate Middleton’s wedding dress.

Kate Middleton, a symbolic wedding dress for several reasons

The first thing to know is that Kate Middleton has done her best to keep the name of the designer of her dress secret. She really wanted her arrival to have the “wow” effect so much sought after for this very important day in the life of a couple. Unfortunately, the paparazzi were far too excited to find out which artist was behind this object of all fantasies! And despite the secret meetings organized between Kate Middleton and Sarah Burton, the paparazzi, and in particular the Sunday Timesrevealed which designer had the honor of dressing Kate Middleton on her wedding day. Some details about her outfit were revealed at the same time, enough to bring the future bride to tears, two months before her union. If the Duchess of Cambridge wanted to surprise so much with her dress, it’s because she had it thought and reflected for so long. It was made to measure in Caudry lace, embellished with a veil and a 2.7 meter train. This sublime dress that has become cult has cost the sum of 332,000 dollars to the parents of Kate Middletonwho insisted at all costs to offer him.

In keeping with royal tradition, the Duchess’ dress had long sleeves. Something to pay a touching tribute to Lady Di, the mother of her husband, whom she unfortunately never knew. Always in the same symbolism, Sarah Burton also incorporated a touch of blue, synonymous with good luck, inside her outfit. Finally, the designer was so ready to do anything to make Kate Middleton shine with a thousand lights on her wedding day that she did not hesitate to play with shapes and materials. In order to accentuate the slim waist of the bride, she reinforced the skirt with a double petticoat in tulle and lace to give it more volume. Enough to recall the Victorian tradition of dress which gives pride of place to corsets.