Wedding dress of Princess Charlotte of Wales facts for kids
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| Designer | Mrs. Triaud |
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| Year | 1816 |
| Type | White slip dress |
| Material | White silk satin with silver lamé and Brussels lace |
Princess Charlotte of Wales was a very important person in British history. She was the only child of King George IV. Her wedding to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld happened on May 2, 1816. This special event took place at Carlton House in London. Her wedding dress was truly amazing and cost a lot of money. It is still preserved today!
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Princess Charlotte's Amazing Wedding Dress
What the Dress Looked Like
Princess Charlotte's wedding dress was white and silver. It was a type of dress called a slip dress. This means it was a simple dress worn underneath. Over this, she wore a see-through silk net. This net was decorated with shiny silver lamé fabric. The designs on it looked like shells and flowers.
The sleeves of the dress had beautiful Brussels lace. The dress also had a long train, about six feet long. A train is the part of the dress that trails behind. This train was made from the same material as the main dress. It was attached like a cloak with a fancy diamond clasp.
Who Designed the Dress and How Much It Cost
A London dressmaker named "Mrs. Triaud" designed this special gown. The dress was very expensive for its time. It cost about £10,000 back in 1816. To give you an idea, that would be like spending around £575,000 today!
Where the Dress Is Now
This historic wedding dress has been kept safe for a very long time. It is now part of a collection owned by Historic Royal Palaces. This collection has many old royal clothes. Princess Charlotte's dress is the oldest wedding dress in their collection. Because it is so old, it is now very delicate and fragile.
Princess Charlotte's Wedding Accessories
Princess Charlotte wore some beautiful accessories with her dress. She chose earrings and pearls. She also wore an armlet, which is a type of bracelet worn on the upper arm. This armlet was a special wedding gift from her new husband, Prince Leopold.
See also
- List of individual dresses
