Royal Wedding Traditions
The 21 Traditions to Look Out For at a Royal Wedding

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It's no secret that the Royal Family is big on tradition. Some of them go back centuries — the Garter ceremony and celebratory gun salutes — while others are more recent — such as Christmas at Sandringham. However, as times change and things move on, perhaps some of the most personally meaningful traditions adhered to by the family are those associated with royal weddings. Here's what to look out for.
1 The Engagement Announcement

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2 Formal Engagament Portraits

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3 Crowds Camping Out For Days

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4 A Ceremony in Westminster Abbey

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5 A Wedding Band Made From Welsh Gold

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6 Meaningful Wedding Dress Embroidery

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7 A Dress by a British Designer

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8 A Groom in Military Uniform

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9 Female Guests in Hats

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10 Male Guests in Military Uniform

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11 A Bridal Tiara

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12 A Sprig of Myrtle in the Bridal Bouquet

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13 A Modest-Sized Bridal Party

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14 A Carriage Procession

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15 A Balcony Appearance at Buckingham Palace

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16 Fruitcake

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17 Official Portraits Released

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18 The 'Going Away' Outfit

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19 Placing the Bridal Bouquet on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior

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20 Wedding Cake Mailed Out as a Thank You

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