Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Wedding Compared to Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Wedding

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Wedding Compared to Kate Middleton and Prince William's Wedding

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding on May 19 at St. George's Chapel was an absolute fairytale. But just 7 years ago on April 29, 2011, Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding at Westminster Abbey was the talk of the town.

Let's break down some of the major differences!

Kate's Alexander McQueen gown designed by Sarah Burton was a lace
dream with French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the dress.
It featured a deep-v neckline with sheer lace and a classic princess-style skirt
with an incredible train. The gown looked very Grace Kelly-esque.

Meghan wore a tiara that was over 100 years old — Queen
Mary's filigree tiara. It has an intricate design and features a detachable
brooch made of 10 brilliant diamonds.

Kate wore the Cartier Halo Scroll tiara to her 2011 wedding. It
was originally purchased by King George VI for his wife and it features 1,000
diamonds.

Meghan and Harry's ceremony had modern music like Ben E. King's
"Stand By Me" and "This Little Light of Mine.”

Kate and William opted for traditional hymns like "Love
Divine All Love Excelling" and “Greensleaves.”

Meghan chose stunning floral arches filled with greenery &
white roses inside St. George's Chapel at Windsor.

While Kate made an avenue of trees to replicate an English
garden inside Westminster Abbey .

Meghan and Harry had a rousing sermon from Reverend Michael Curry with quotes from Martin Luther King Jr.

While Kate and Will had a reading from Kate's brother James and a
traditional blessing.

Harry & Meghan rode through Windsor in the Ascot Landau
carriage and waves to well-wishers.

In 2011, Kate and Will also had a horse drawn open-air
carriage that they rode through London.

But later, Kate and Will took their decorated convertible out for a spin to greet even more guests!

Prince Harry and Meghan shared a sweet kiss on the steps of Windsor Castle, right after they walked out as husband and wife.

While Kate and Will locked lips on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.