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Royal wedding in pictures: Splendid hats and gusts of wind

The wedding of Princess Eugenie, the Queen’s granddaughter, and Jack Brooksbank took place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.

We take a look at some of the most striking pictures from the day.

The ceremony was attended by 850 guests, with 1,200 members of the public selected by ballot listening to a live broadcast in the castle grounds.

The wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor Castle

Princess Eugenie was led down the aisle by father Prince Andrew, Duke of York, seen below climbing the steps of the chapel.

Princess Eugenie of York climbed the steps with her father Prince Andrew, Duke of York

 

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Princess Eugenie walks down the aisle with her father, the Duke of York, for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor Castle
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Bridesmaids and page boys helped Princess Eugenie on her big day, including Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, seen below on the left.

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge and bridesmaids are seen outside St George's Chapel

Theodora Williams, daughter of Robbie Williams and Ayda Field, was also a bridesmaid, seen below.

Theodora Williams, daughter of Robbie Williams and Ayda Field, waves outside St George's Chapel
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Windy conditions outside meant that the bridesmaids and pageboys were unsteady on their feet.

Bridesmaid Princess Charlotte of Cambridge arrives with bridesmaids and pageboys
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Met Office forecaster Helen Chivers said that wind in the Windsor area was forecast to be 30-35mph.

Princess Eugenie walks down the aisle with her father, the Duke of York, for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor Castle
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Princess Eugenie passed her bouquet to a bridesmaid before she got married.

Princess Eugenie of York passes her bouquet to bridesmaid
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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were at the chapel for the wedding, seen here with Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wait for the arrival by open carriage of Princess Eugenie
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The princess’s sister and mother, Princess Beatrice of York and Sarah Ferguson, were at the ceremony, dressed in vibrant blue and green.

Sarah Ferguson and Princess Beatrice arrives for the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor Castle
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Celebrity guests included Naomi Campbell sporting a chic black fascinator, seen below.

Naomi Campbell arrives ahead of the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle
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Demi Moore arrived dressed in burgundy.

Demi Moore (right) arrives ahead of the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor Castle
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Ellie Goulding (left) was seen in a pale blue and silver dress.

Ellie Goulding and a guest arrive at the royal wedding
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Actress and model Cara Delevingne wore an unusual outfit, opting for a top hat instead of a traditional fascinator, along with a black suit and tie.

British model and actress Cara Delevingne arrives for the royal wedding ceremony
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The Royal Family sat together as they watched the wedding ceremony.

Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duchess of Cambridge, the Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex and the Princess Royal, (left to right front row) Sarah Ferguson, Princess Beatrice, Peter Phillips, Autumn Phillips, Mike Tindall, Zara Tindall, Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor and Crown Prince Pavlos of Greece at the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank at St George"s Chapel in Windsor Castle
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Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank during their wedding ceremony at St George"s Chapel in Windsor Castle
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Princess Eugenie’s wedding dress was designed by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos of British-based label Peter Pilotto.

Princess Eugenie of York receives help with her train from her father Prince Andrew
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Princess Eugenie at her wedding
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Notably, the princess chose not to have a veil, showing off the low back of the dress.

The Queen’s granddaughter had major surgery on her back to treat a curvature of the spine at the age of 12.

Princess Eugenie, with the scar from her surgery for scoliosis to treat a curvature of the spine
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The princess said she hoped showing her scar would honour those who had helped her and inspire others with the condition of scoliosis.

Princess Eugenie of York and her husband Jack Brooksbank walk down the West Steps of St Georg's Chapel
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After the wedding, the married royal couple climbed into their carriage.

Princess Eugenie of York and her husband Jack Brooksbank leave in a carriage
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Crowds cheered the pair as their carriage wound its way through Windsor High Street and the Long Walk, before an afternoon reception hosted by the Queen in St George’s Hall at the castle.

Crowds cheer Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie as they embark on a carriage ride following their wedding at Windsor Castle

The happy couple left the reception a silver DB10 Aston Martin, originally made for the James Bond movie Spectre.

Jack Brooksbank and Princess Beatrice help Eugenie into the Aston Martin
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All photographs subject to copyright.

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