Did Princess Beatrice Wear Queen Elizabeth's Wedding Gown?
The royal wedding that broke tradition
Princess Beatrice’s wedding in July 2020 was anything but typical. Quiet, intimate, mid-pandemic… and packed with surprises. But the one detail that really had royal watchers buzzing? Her gown.
Wait—did she actually wear Queen Elizabeth’s wedding dress?
Not quite. But almost. Let’s break it down.
A gown from the Queen… but not that one
What dress did Princess Beatrice actually wear?
Princess Beatrice wore a vintage Norman Hartnell gown. Yes, the very designer behind Queen Elizabeth II’s 1947 wedding dress. So the connection’s legit.
But here's the twist: the dress Beatrice wore wasn't Her Majesty’s actual wedding gown—it was a different Hartnell piece, originally worn by the Queen multiple times in the 1960s, notably at the 1962 premiere of Lawrence of Arabia. Still royal, still iconic.
To be honest, when I first saw the photos, I thought, “Dang, that looks straight outta the 50s.” Turns out, it kinda was.
Tailored and tweaked (but respectfully)
The original gown was made from ivory Peau de Soie taffeta, with intricate diamanté detailing and organza. Angela Kelly (the Queen’s longtime dresser) and Stewart Parvin reworked it slightly—adding puffed sleeves and altering the fit—to give it a fresh bridal look while keeping that vintage charm alive.
Why didn’t Beatrice go with a custom designer gown?
There could be a few reasons—and honestly, we can only speculate a bit here.
A subtle message during uncertain times
The wedding happened in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. No big crowd. No global press spectacle. Just a small ceremony at the Royal Chapel of All Saints. Wearing a repurposed royal gown might’ve been Beatrice’s way of keeping things low-key and respectful to the moment.
Kind of like saying, “Hey, no need for extra extravagance right now.” Which… kinda classy, honestly.
A personal nod to her grandmother
Wearing a gown previously worn by Queen Elizabeth II is also a deeply personal tribute. Beatrice has always been close to her grandmother. Choosing to wear one of the Queen’s dresses—especially one designed by Hartnell, the same man behind the Queen’s coronation gown—feels like a love letter across generations.
Did anyone else in the royal family do this?
Not really—this move was pretty unique.
Other royal brides usually go full haute couture: Kate Middleton with Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Meghan Markle with Givenchy… all grand, all custom.
Beatrice’s choice? Vintage. Personal. A bit unexpected. And honestly, refreshing.
Final answer: Did Beatrice wear the Queen’s wedding gown?
Nope. But she did wear one of Queen Elizabeth II’s formal gowns, which had been sitting quietly in the royal wardrobe for decades. With a few modern tweaks, it became a one-of-a-kind wedding dress—steeped in history, elegance, and meaning.
And let’s be real—she pulled it off beautifully. Sometimes less is more. Or in this case: vintage is everything.
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