As my social life has significantly slowed because of coronavirus, I have found myself with so much more time on my hands at night to binge some good TV. And, five months into my global pandemic journey, I have pretty much exhausted Netflix, Hulu, and the like. So what to turn to when the well runs dry? Royal Weddings, of course!
Here I present to you the six televised Royal Weddings of the modern age and a little cheat sheet about each.
Who: Charles, 32, and Diana, who had just turned 20 that month
How Long the Couple Had Dated: Less than a year
Engagement Date: February 3, 1981 (five months prior); it was officially announced on February 24, 1981
Where: St. Paul's Cathedral, London
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Time of Wedding: 11:20 a.m.
Wedding Dress Designer: Elizabeth and David Emanuel
Tiara Worn: The Spencer Family Heirloom Tiara
Who: Andrew, 26, and Sarah, also 26
How Long the Couple Had Dated: One year
Engagement Date: February 19, 1986 (five months prior) - that date is significant because it was Andrew's 26th birthday; it was officially announced on March 17, 1986
Where: Westminster Abbey, London
Day of the Week: Wednesday
Time of Wedding: 11:30 a.m.
Wedding Dress Designer: Lindka Cierach
Tiara Worn: Floral crown and York Tiara, on loan from the Queen
Who: Edward, 35, and Sophie, 34
How Long the Couple Had Dated: Six years
Engagement Date: January 6, 1999 (six months prior)
Where: St. George's Chapel, Windsor
Day of the Week: Saturday
Time of Wedding: 11 a.m.
Wedding Dress Designer: Samantha Shaw
Tiara Worn: A tiara on loan from the Queen's private collection
Who: William, 28, and Kate, 29
How Long the Couple Had Dated: Eight years
Engagement Date: October 20, 2010 (six months prior); it was officially announced on November 16, 2010
Where: Westminster Abbey, London
Day of the Week: Friday
Time of Wedding: 11 a.m.
Wedding Dress Designer: Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen
Tiara Worn: Cartier Scroll Tiara lent by the Queen
Who: Harry, 33, and Meghan, 36
How Long the Couple Had Dated: Two years
Engagement Date: This is up for speculation now - according to the couple it was earlier in November 2017 (so six months prior), but according to the forthcoming book Finding Freedom, it could have been as early as August 2017; it was officially announced on November 27, 2017
Where: St. George's Chapel, Windsor
Day of the Week: Saturday
Time of Wedding: 11 a.m.
Wedding Dress Designer: Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy
Tiara Worn: Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau Tiara, on loan from the Queen
Who: Eugenie, 28, and Jack, 32
How Long the Couple Had Dated: Seven years
Engagement Date: Early January; it was officially announced on January 22, 2018 (nine months prior)
Where: St. George's Chapel, Windsor
Day of the Week: Friday
Time of Wedding: 11 a.m.
Wedding Dress Designer: Peter Pilotto
Tiara Worn: Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara, on loan from the Queen