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The extremely strict dress code for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding

Guests need to adhere to these very specific rules. - by Grace Back
  • 01 May 2018

With the royal wedding only two weeks away, there is one thing the world is waiting anxiously for - the fashion.

But, with those lucky enough to snatch up an invite to 2018's most prestigious event, comes great restrictions - the strict dress codes imposed by the royal family.

For those attending, here are just some of the rules imposed: 

It's compulsory to wear hats in church

If you've ever watched a royal wedding before, you will understand how important a guests hat can be. Ladies are expected to wear 'appropriate' attire, covering their shoulders, having hemlines that hit their knees and covering their heads. 

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Princess Beatrice (right) and Princess Eugenie arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of the wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton

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Meghan's bouquet must contain myrtle 

In a tradition started in the 1800s by Queen Victoria when she wed Prince Albert, myrtle, or the 'herb of love', is always in a royal bridal bouquet. Victoria planted the herb in her garden following the wedding and brides — Queen Elizabeth, Diana and Kate, included — have had it in their bouquet ever since.

Catherine Middleton arrives to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey

Catherine Middleton arrives to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey

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Prince Harry will be dressed in his military uniform

Prince Albert was the first royal groom to don his military uniform in 1840 when he wed Queen Victoria. Since then, grooms have done the same and it's likely Harry will follow suit. Both Prince Phillip and Prince Charles wore their naval commander uniform, while Prince William wore his Irish Guard Colonel garb.

Prince Harry spent 10 years in the army, completing two tours of Afghanistan and had the rank of Captain, so expect him to be a man in uniform like the men who came before him.

Prince William and Prince Harry arrive to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey

Prince William and Prince Harry arrive to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey

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Meghan will only be allowed to wear neutral nail polish

Bride Meghan unfortunately won't be able to don a special nail for her special day - instead a royal rule for official events remains that nails must be natural-looking. 

Prince Harry stands with his fiancée US actress Meghan Markle as she shows off her engagement ring

Prince Harry stands with his fiancée US actress Meghan Markle as she shows off her engagement ring

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Guests are not allowed to wear wedges

It's a well-known fact that Her Majesty is not a fan of wedges, and so an unofficial rule for guests attending the royal wedding is they must not wear the heel. 

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Grace is the Digital Content Editor at New Idea. Grace is a lifestyle junkie who has previously interned at Dolly, Stellar and marie claire, as well having written in the fashion and beauty sections at Finder.com.au. When not working, you can find Grace heading for the slopes, playing with her pup or stuck in a seemingly endless Instagram scroll.

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