Princess Charlene wowed royal fans around the globe with her bold array of bridal outfits back in 2011 – but there was one look we missed. Do you remember her fourth wedding outfit?
The royal couple hosted three days of wedding celebrations, including an Eagles concert on 30 June, a civil ceremony on 1 July in the Throne Room of the Prince’s Palace, and a religious ceremony on 2 July. Each saw Charlene showcase her sartorial prowess in unique outfits, but one slipped through our fingers.
Charlene’s pre-wedding outfit at the concert was an unconventional black outfit made up of a strapless corset with a daring cut-out under her bust, fitted ebony trousers that showcased her swimmer’s figure and strappy heels.
© Corbis via Getty ImagesShe accessorised with a black and cream choker and styled her blonde pixie cut in a voluminous ‘do away from her face.
© Getty ImagesThe bride-to-be was spotted kissing her fiancé Prince Albert, cuddling up to him in the stands and grinning as they held up a signed guitar – a very happy outing that shut down any rumours of her reported unhappiness on her wedding day.
© Corbis via Getty Images“It was such a wonderful three days. Even months afterwards I would get flashbacks and think, ‘Oh, my goodness, did I really have the Eagles playing at my wedding?’ I think back and wonder how we managed to pull it off,” she told The Times.
Three wedding dresses
© GettyThe following day, Charlene had a civil ceremony in the Throne Room of the Prince’s Palace where she wore a custom-made aquamarine Chanel suit.
The wide-leg palazzo trousers and strapless top were covered by a matching jacket for the ceremony, but she later removed it to show off her unique bridal look while on stage at the Jean Michel Jarre concert.
© GettyThis could be why her blue outfit has been mistaken for her pre-wedding Eagles concert outfit.
Speaking of her unique bridal style, she told Vogue: “It is my creation and I’m proud of it. It’s feminine and keeps with tradition yet has a little twist that reflects my personal style.
“I thought it was a nice change to go for trousers instead of a skirt, especially since I’m an athlete and have always kept my clothes clean and simple.”
On 1 July, Charlene walked down the aisle in front of stars such as Naomi Campbell and Prince Edward in an off-the-shoulder Armani Prive gown featuring 40,000 Swarovski crystals and a five-meter-long train. It supposedly took three seamstresses over 2,500 hours to complete the iconic look, which was described as “timeless.”
© Sylvain LefevreGushing about how the design complemented the former Olympic swimmer’s figure, Giorgio Armani’s niece Roberta told Vogue: “My uncle wanted to make sure the dress was timeless and sophisticated. Charlene is blessed with an amazing body and spectacular shoulders, which is a fantastic base for any dress. The shade of ivory we chose suits her skin so well.”
© Palais PrincierShe later changed into a sleeveless, ruffled design featuring rows of sequins alongside a bejewelled Alice hairband for the evening reception, where she was pictured alongside a towering cake.
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