What Will Prince Harry Wear For The Royal Wedding?

Harry and Meghan

by Georgia Aspinall |
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Everyone and their dog may be focusing on what wedding dress Meghan Markle will be wearing on Saturday, but if Prince Harry's suit is anything like his brother Prince William's, we're in for a spectacular design there too.

Will he wear a military uniform? Will he opt for royal Morning Dress? Will he alter his suit to the nth degree as Prince William did? We have SO many questions...

And it seems royal experts do too, as there are clashing reports on what we can expect to see. While Alastair Bruce, a royal expert and officer of arms told Cosmopolitan it would be unlikely to see him in military uniform, Corporal Adam Caunter, who is part of the Commando IX Group Royal Marines that will perform a royal salute as Prince Harry and Meghan pass by in their carriage, is convinced he will be in his ceremonial uniform of the Royal Marines.

Bruce told the publication, 'as Prince Harry is no longer a serving officer in the Armed Forces, it is unlikely he will wear a uniform. However he could, if he wishes, as he holds a special position as a Member of the Royal Family,'

'If [Prince Harry and Meghan Markle] choose to marry in St. George's Chapel, as the Earl of Wessex did, I would expect he would choose Morning Dress.'

Since the wedding is taking place in St. George's Chapel, Bruce's suggestion means Prince Harry would wear something like this...

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However, if Corporal Caunter is correct, his suit will be much more lavish. He told the Telegraph, 'I think he’ll be in his Blues, which is what we’ll be wearing, and that gives us a special connection. It’s something we’re very proud of.'

As Harry has just taken over as Captain General from his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, wearing the uniform would be a sign of respect. Plus, it would be an ode to his military past. 'His history reflects ours. He’s one of us. He’s served in the front line, just as we have,' Corporal Caunter continued. Should Prince Harry wear his 'blues' he would be dressed more like this...

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So will he go low-key or jazz it up with his military uniform? Or, will he go completely rogue and wear something no one would expect? It's something we'll have to wait until Saturday to find out for sure. In the mean time, we've taken a look at all of the royal grooms throughout the years to get a better idea of Harry's wedding attire...

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Royal Grooms Through The Years - Grazia

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Prince Albert and Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria married Prince Albert in February 1840 at the Chapel Royal, St. James' Palace in London.

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King George V and Queen Mary

King George V married Queen Mary in July 1893 at the Chapel Royal, St. James' Palace in London.

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King Edward VII and Princess Alexandra of Denmark

King Edward VII married Princess Alexandra of Denmark and March 1863 at St. George's Chapel in Windsor.

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King George VI and Lady Elizabeth Bowed-Lyon

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who would later become the Queen Mother, married King George VI in April 1923 at Westminster Abbey in London.

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Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II married the Duke of Edinburgh in November 1947 at Westminster Abbey in London.

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Lord Snowdon and Princess Margaret

Princess Margaret married Antony Armstrong-Jones in May 1960 at Westminster Abbey in London.

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Angus Ogilvy and Princess Alexandra

Princess Alexandra married Angus Ogilvy in April 1963 at Westminster Abbey in London.

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Captain Mark Philips and Princess Anne

Princess Anne marries Captain Mark Phillips in November 1973 at Westminster Abbey in London.

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Earl of Lichfield and Lady Leonora Grosvenor

The Earl of Lichfield married Lady Leonora Grosvenor in March 1975 at Chester Cathedral.

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Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer

Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in July 1981 at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

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Designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, Diana's dress was made of 275 yards of pearl-studded silk taffeta, tulle and netting.

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Duke of York and Sarah Ferguson

Duke of York married Sarah Ferguson in July 1986 at Westminster Abbey in London. The dress was made by Lindka Cierach.

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Tim Taylor and Lady Helen Windsor

Lady Helen Windsor married Tim Taylor in July 1992 at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, wearing Catherine Walker.

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Lord Linley and Serena Stanhope

Serena Stanhope married Lord Linley in October 1993 at St. Margaret's Church in London.w She wore a dress by Bruce Bobbins.

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Lady Sarah Armstrong Jones and Daniel Chatto

Lady Sarah Armstrong Jones married Daniel Chatto in July 1994 at St. Stephen Walbrook Church in London.

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Prince Edward and Sophie Rhys-Jones

Prince Edward married Sophie Rhys-Jones in June 1999 at St. George's Chapel in Windsor.

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Gary Lewis and Lady Davina Windsor

Lady Davina Windsor married Gary Lewis in July 2004 at the chapel in Kensington Palace, London.

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The Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles

The Prince of Wales married his second wife Camilla Parker Bowles in April 2005 at Windsor Guildhall, Windsor.

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Tom Parker Bowles and Sara Buys

Tom Parker Bowles married Sara Buys in September 2005 at St. Nicholas Church, near Henley-on-Thames. Sara wore an Alexander McQueen gown.

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Harry Lopes and Laura Parker Bowles

Laura Parker Bowles married Harry Lopes in May 2006 at the St. Cyriacs Church in Wiltshire.

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Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly

Peter Phillips married Autumn Kelly in May 2008 at St. George's chapel in Windsor.

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Lord Freddie Windsor and Sophie Winkleman

Lord Freddie Windsor married Sophie Winkleman in September 2009 at Hampton Court Palace in Surrey.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton

Prince William married Kate Middleton in April 2011. Kate wore a dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexanda McQueen. Prince William's Irish Guards colonel's uniform was made by military tailors Kashket and Partners.

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Mike Tindall and Zara Phillips

Zara Phillips wore an ivory silk satin gown by Stewart Parvin and a tiara given to her by her mother, Princess Anne, to marry Mike Tindall.

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