The Most Iconic Royal Wedding Gowns of All Time

Lawyer and former model Alessandra de Osma met Prince Christian of Hanover (son of Ernst August, Prince of Hanover) when she was his tour guide in Peru. The two were married in Lima, Peru in late 2017. De Osma wore an all-lace, mock-necked gown by Jorge Vázquez, and the Hanover Floral Tiara, which was previously worn by Princess Caroline of Hanover (formerly Princess Caroline of Monaco) at a gala in 2004, and Ekaterina Malysheva (Prince Ernst August Jr. of Hanover's wife and de Osma's sister-in-law) at her own wedding in 2017, Hello reports.

Prince Ernst August Jr., stepson to Princess Caroline of Monaco and son of Ernst August, Prince of Hanover married fashion designer Ekaterina Malysheva in Hanover, Germany in July 2017. While his father refused to attend the wedding due to a financial dispute, the bride's all-over lace gown embroidered with pearls and beadwork–created by the bride's friend, designer Sandra Mansour–made a breathtaking appearance.

Lady Charlotte Wellesley, daughter of Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington, a descendant of Queen Victoria, married financier Alejandro Santo Domingo in Íllora, Spain in May 2016. The bride wore a bespoke Emilia Wickstead bridal gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a jaw-dropping train, accessorized with a veil scattered with pearls.

Prince Carlp Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden were married in 2015 at the Royal Palace Chapel in Stockholm. The bride wore a custom, all-lace gown with a dramatic train by Swedish designer Ida Sjöstedt.

Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill's wedding ceremony was held at the Royal Palace Chapel in Stockholm in 2013. The bride wore a custom gown and veil designed for her by Valentino Garavani.

Prince Felix of Luxembourg wed Claire Lademacher in 2013; the bride wore a custom gown by Elie Saab with a three-meter long train in embroidered Chantilly lace, Hello! reported. The princess accessorized her gown with the Grand Ducal family's diamond floral tiara.

The youngest daughter of Princess Irene of the Netherlands and Carlos Hugo, Duke of Parma, wed Albert Brenninkmeijer in Florence, Italy in 2012. The bride worked with Dutch designer Addy van den Krommenacker on her custom sheath dress, which incorporated heirloom Bruges lace that her mother wore on her wedding day in 1964.

Prince Guillaume, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg wed Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy in 2012 at the Our Lady of Luxembourg Cathedral. The bride wore a custom Elie Saab, with an estimated 14-foot long train, embroidered with 50,000 pearls, Hello! reported.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II of Monaco were married in 2011. While royal wedding gowns typically incorporate lace, a full skirt and an epic train, this royal went minimal, sleek and chic. The princess opted for a custom wedding dress by Armani Privé with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a slim silhouette.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were married at Westminster Abbey in 2011. The Duchess' much-anticipated wedding gown was created for her by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

Queen Jetsun Pema became a monarch at the age of 21, making her the world's youngest living ruler. She wed King Jigme in 2011, and the two have since given birth to a son. Of the Queen, the King said (via InStyle), "I have been waiting for quite some time to get married. But it doesn’t matter when you get married as long as it is to the right person. I am certain I am married to the right person."

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, in a Par Engsheden design, and Prince Daniel at their wedding ceremony in Stockholm, July 2010.

Marie Cavallier wore an Arasa Morelli design for her wedding to Prince Joachim of Denmark in 2008.

Prince Charles wed Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005, and Bowles chose an embellished dress coat by Robinson Valentine for the occasion. She accessorized the look with a feather headpiece by Philip Treacy.

Dutch Prince Johan Friso married his bride, Mabel Wisse Smit (now Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau) in 2004. The bride wore a custom gown by Viktor & Rolf, which was covered in dozens of bows rather than beadwork.

Princess Mary of Denmark paired her gown with a century-old crown at her May 2004 wedding to Crown Prince Frederik.

Prince Felipe of Spain and Princess Letiza tied the knot, complete with sword salute, in May 2004. The bride wore a custom gown by designer Manuel Pertegaz.