Why Duchess Kate was left in tears days before her and Prince William’s wedding
It was one of the most monumental moments in the royal family, but reports claim the star of the show was left in tears just days before the big event.
In the months leading up to the biggest wedding of 2011, the royal union of Prince William and his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton, a royal expert claims she was left “in tears” due to never-ending speculation about who would design the wedding dress and what it would look like.
Not long before the big day, Duchess Kate’s dress designer leaked and was spread all throughout the press.
Alexander McQueen's Sarah Burton was revealed to be designing the now-duchess' wedding gown, and though Burton denied the rumours, the Duchess of Cambridge’s big secret was out.
"Behind the scenes I think that caused tears at the Palace because Kate had done everything she could to keep the wedding dress a secret," royal expert Katie Nicholl said in the new Secrets of the Royal Dressmakers documentary.
UK papers reported the dress would be a perfect mix between the royal’s own design preferences and Burton’s high-fashion background however the look of the dress itself was still under wraps.
Meaning when the big day rolled around, the world was astonished by the gorgeous gown.
The satin bodice and long lace sleeves perfectly paired with her flowing veil and elegant, long train.
While Burton denied the rumours of her involvement of the dress, it was officially revealed she was the designer the moment the Duchess stepped out of the car at Westminster Abbey.
Scroll through the gallery above to see Duchess Kate’s incredible wedding gown.