royal princess dress Blue Organza with Beading Bodice Ball Gown Prom Dress ARD2883 inspired lace detailing with a delicate BT1817 Royal Princess Regal Majesty

Other designers rumoured to be designing the royal wedding dress included Elizabeth Emanuel, Victoria Beckham, Marchesa by Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman, and Stella McCartney, among others but Sarah Burton emerged as the odds-on favourite among bookmakers, especially after media hounds recalled that Kate had previously attended the wedding of Tom Parker Bowles, the son of the Duchess of Cornwall, and McQueen had designed the wedding dress for Bowles bride, fashion journalist Sara Buys

While the dress offers ample coverage for religious ceremonies, the sheer sleeves and subtle teardrop cut-out keeps the look feeling youthful

Care: Cool hand wash separately with mild detergent

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