- VIP guests include Karl Lagerfeld, Naomi Campbell, Roger Moore and Giorgio Armani
- Princess Charlene wears Giorgio Armani silk gown, covered in 40,000 Swarovski crystals
- French chef Alain Ducasse is preparing a multi-course dinner for 450 guests
- The couple were legally married in an intimate civil service on Friday
Last updated at 12:23 AM on 3rd July 2011
The happy both couple both answered 'oui' (yes) to the Archbishop of Monaco, Bernard Barsi, who conducted the service in front of 850 guests.
A day after the civil wedding that transformed one-time Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock into the Princess of Monaco, the South African and her prince, Albert II exchanged vows in the religious ceremony yesterday.
Wearing an off-the-shoulder Armani dress, the new Princess Charlene on Monaco looked serene and beautiful as she wed Prince Albert in the courtyard of the Prince's Palace.
Just married: Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco leave the Prince's Palace in Monaco after their religious wedding ceremony
A tender kiss: The new Princess Charlene shares a kiss with her Prince after they are pronounced husband and wife
With this ring, I thee wed: Charlene places a 18-carat white gold platinum rings by Cartier on the Prince's finger
The palace said the stunning gown took Armani's team 2,500 hours to prepare, of which 700 hours was spent on the embroidery alone, using 'kilometres' of platinum-coated thread sewn into 130 metres of off-white silk.
The gown would have been heavy for the new Princess, as she would have had to carry the weight of 40,000 Swarovski crystals, 20,000 mother of pearl tear drops and 30,000 'stones in gold shades'.
The dress's crowning glory was the five-metre long train made from 20 metres of silk tulle, which took 100 hours to make.
Let us pray: The couple kneel at the altar during their service
Intimate: The couple share a private word with each other during the ceremony
Striking: Charlene's bridesmaid carries her long train as the couple leave the wedding mass
Craftmanship: Danish designer Isabell Kristensen and maid-of-honour Donatella Knecht de Massy hold the Princess' train, made from 20 metres of silk tulle
The groom looked smart in a cream summer uniform of Monaco’s palace guards, with his sleeves embroidered with oak and olive leave.
Accompanying the bride was her maid-of-honour Donatella Knecht de Massy and seven young bridesmaids from around Monaco and neighbouring French districts wearing traditional taffeta red and white outfits and straw hats.
During the service, the couple exchanged 18-carat white gold platinum rings by Cartier, with Princess Charlene laughing as she placed the ring on her husband's finger.
Religious ceremony: The Roman-Catholic ceremony follows the civil wedding which was held in the Throne Room of the Prince's Palace of Monaco yesterday
Spectacular, spectacular: The VIPs, royals and dignitaries crowed into the main courtyard for the lavish wedding mass
Jubilation: Monaco locals looked thrilled to be able to share the day with the newlyweds
Wedding mania: Thousands of Monaco residents were invited to join in the ceremony
During the service, Prince Albert's nieces Alexander - daughter of his sister Princess Caroline of Handover - and Pauline - eldest daughter of his other sister Princess Stephanie - both performed readings.
After the mass, the couple went to the nearby Sainte Devote Church to lay down her bridal bouquet in the tradition in honour of the Patroness of Monaco.
As the couple left the church, Princess Charlene was seen wiping away a tear as a choir sang.
Emotional: Princess Charlene wipes away a tear as she leaves the Sainte Devote Church after placing her bouquet inside
Moved: Princess Charlene sheds a tear as she listens to a song as she leaves the Saint Devote Church
All eyes on you: Monegasque citizens watch the couple kiss inside the Sainte Devote church
We did it! The couple laugh as well-wishers throw confetti and rose petals at them
The bride was given away by her father, Michael Wittstock, who wore a black and grey suit.
Also in attendance was her mother Lynette and her brothers Gareth and Sean.
VIP guests at the star studded religious ceremony including Karl Lagerfeld, Naomi Campbell, Roger Moore, Giorgio Armani and former French first lady Bernadette Chirac.
Crowd pleaser: Another kiss from the couple on the steps of Sainte Devote
A wave from the new Princess: Charlene waves to her new subjects as the couple ride through the streets of Monaco
The couple were joined by European royals, heads of state, top models and world-class athletes streaming up the red carpet into the Prince’s Palace, with the British royal family represented by Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess Of Wessex.
As guests made their way into the venue, photographers shouted at Czech supermodel Karolina Kurkova, dressed in a sober navy skirt suit, to strike a pose.
And the crowd of thousands of Monegasque citizens following the festivities on giant screens just outside the palace broke into cheers as French musician Jean Michelle Jarre swept by.
Here comes the bride: Michael Kenneth Wittstock escorts his daughter Princess Charlene onto the red carpet at Place de Palais
Elegant in white: The white silk gown designed by Giorgio Armani fell beautifully over her flawless figure
Other household names expected to converge on the princely palace - an Italian Renaissance castle where Monaco's ruling Grimaldi dynasty has resided for centuries - include French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, U.S. soprano Renee Fleming and Armani, the Italian designer who made Charlene's wedding gown.
Celebrated French-born chef Alain Ducasse is preparing a multi-course dinner for 450 guests.
Ducasse, who like many in his tax bracket has taken Monegasque citizenship, is the first chef to earn three Michelin stars in three different cities, including three for his Louis XV restaurant in Monaco.
Taking part: Princess Caroline of Hanover's daughter Alexandra (left) and her cousin Pauline - daughter of Princess Stephanie of Monaco read at the altar
Family affair: Prince Albert was supported by his sister Princess Stephanie and her three children Louis, Pauline (second right) and Camille (far right)
Pride: Princess Charlene's mother Lynette Wittstock with her brothers Sean (left) and Gareth arriving at the Place Du Palais
He has said freshly caught fish and vegetables grown on Albert's farm will be on the menu. A fireworks extravaganza will follow.
The couple was married in an intimate civil service on Friday inside the prince's palace.
Albert's sisters, Princesses Caroline and Stephanie, were among several dozen guests at Friday's ceremony, which was held in the palace's sumptuous throne room where the prince's father, the late Rainier III, wed Hollywood legend Grace Kelly in 1956.
Time to celebrate: Princess Caroline of Hanover attended with her daughter Charlotte Casiraghi
Man for the job: Giorgio Armani - who designed Charlene's wedding gown, attended with his niece Roberta, as did Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld
The blonde beauty died in a car crash nearly 30 years ago, and this tiny principality on the Riviera has been without a princess ever since.
Known as a notorious ladies man, 53-year-old Albert long eschewed marriage, and many Monegasques had resigned themselves to forever having a bachelor prince.
The constitution was even modified to ensure the continuity of the Grimaldi line, one of Europe's oldest dynasties, in case Albert never produced an heir.
The prince acknowledged having fathered two children out of wedlock, but only his legitimate offspring would be able to succeed him. Rumours have swirled in recent days that a third illegitimate child had surfaced - prompting Charlene to allegedly try to call off the wedding and return to South Africa days before the festivities.
Super guest: Czech supermodel Karolina Kurkova arrives with her fiancé Archie Drury
Extravagant ceremony: The religious ceremony of the Royal Wedding of Prince Albert II of Monaco to Charlene Wittstock was taking place in the main courtyard at Prince's Palace
The palace has denied the reports, dismissing them as ‘ugly rumours’ prompted by spite and jealousy.
Charlene, 33, has told interviewers she would like to have children.
Only Monaco's fewer than 8,000 citizens and their partners were allowed access to the Rocher, the rocky promontory presided over by the palace, to follow Saturday's service on two giant screens.
Preparations: French-born chef Alain Ducasse is preparing a multi-course dinner for 450 guests after the wedding ceremony
The Brits are here: Supermodel Naomi Campbell attended with her boyfriend Vladislav Doronin (left), while the British royal family were represented by Prince Edward and Sophie, Countess of Wessex
Decoration: Campbell wore a pink floral fascinator, while the Countess of Wessex wore a large brown hat
Several thousands of Monegasques came out for the civil ceremony a day earlier, many of them sporting dark suits or evening gowns and heels despite the scorching temperatures.
One of the attendees, 72-year-old Marie Malghreli, was still glowing from her family's brush with royalty.
Whoops: A guard rushes to the aid of Prince Laurent of Belgium, as he falls as he enters the palace
Celebrity guests: Former Bond actor Roger Moore and his wife Kristina (left) and Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh and her husband, FIA President Jean Todt
Where's Carla? French president Nicolas Sarkozy attended without his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. while Swedish model/actress Victoria Silvstedt looked demure in a pink shift dress
‘My husband last night touched the prince's hand and then the princess touched my husband's hand - my husband was touched - and I was standing next to him and I was jealous,’ she said. ‘She is really pretty, she's delicious.’
Charlene was wearing a blue, ankle-length ensemble press handlers said was designed by the princess herself.
A royal occasion: (L-R) Prince Daniel Westin and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of Denmark and Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit
By royal appointment: (L-R) Prince Carl-Philip and Princess Madeleine of Sweden, Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima of The Netherlands and Belgium's Crown Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde
State occasion: (L-R) Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, Prince Vittorio Emanuele - Duke of Savoia, and his wife Marina Doria and Prince Henri of Orleans, Count of Paris with his wife Micaela Cousino Quinones de Leon
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I thought the dress was a triumph. She has massive shoulders as one would expect, being an Olympic swimmer but Armani very cleverly styled the dress around this fact making a feature of the shoulders while flattering them at the same time. Elegant and beautiful.
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Thats one shiny head!!
She is truly beautiful and elegant, the perfect princess - I'm not surprised Albert didn't want her to leave him! Her dress is gorgeous and I love the way she styled her hair. But I really wish she could have looked happier. We're told Albert's mother wasn't happy in Monaco, that she felt trapped there, so I hope the same doesn't happen to Charlene. If Albert has even a little bit of common sense, he'll realise he's found the right person and stay faithful to her and try to make her happy. I wish them both every happiness.
She does not look very happy to say its her big day - All looks false for the cameras to me
Such a tawdry country. No reason to exist really except as a tax haven.
Charlene looked millions of time more elegant than Kate who is the daughter of a air hostess and grand dauhter of a lorry driver and great grand daughter of a coal miner and it shows......that's why she smiles all the time commoners do you know but Charlene is composed..... - Catherine , London. And Monaco, 2/7/2011 21: You utter snob. If you really live in Monaco, which I doubt, you are living proof of the old adage that money can't buy class.
She does not look happy. And what is with all these balding monarchs????
Such a beautiful girl,the loveliest wedding dress imaginable,a high profile and glamorous wedding and she's a champion swimmer! She seems very refined , without airs and graces, but she will have her work cut out marrying into The Grimaldi Family.They've all been round the block a few times and are a bit spoilt .Wishing them both a long and happy life.
I agree with Susanna, Germany, Her lip is botoxed. So for all who are saying she isn't happy, she's not smiling-it's because SHE CAN'T. Her mouth is frozen. I said so earlier but my comment didn't get posted. So she may be very happy inside, but outside she can't show it. Compare her to Kate, who is happy and glowing when she smiles-thin lips and all.
As a Canadian I find it quite insulting that Kate is wearing second time around dresses on the Royal Tour. One thing to recycle for smaller events but not on tour. The purple dress was the wrong style for a chignon and look cheap. - Helen, Vancouver, Canada, 2/7/2011 22:44 As a Brit, I find it insulting that you expect the Duchess to unnecessarily spend OUR money on clothes when she has lots of new ones that are perfectly suitable. She is doing absolutely the right thing during a recession and the purple dress looked great. P.S. Why don't you move to Quebec with all the other Royal haters?
Poor woman. Imprisoned for life in a gilded cage with an incontinent adulterer. What a sad contrast with the happy love match of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I hope that she can find a way to be happy, or at least a way out.
She is so beautiful - but have you noticed the resemblance to Charity Dingle from Emmerdale in the photo of her waving in the car.
A very beautiful, reserved young woman in an exquisitely designed dress for her figure and style. No necklace, no earrings, no tiara, no jewelry whatsoever to detract from her clean cut beauty. How different and refreshing. Why people compare this blonde, athletic, young woman with Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is beyond me. Two different women from very different backgrounds marrying into very different dynastic families. One the blonde, delicate beauty, marrying a much older man, head of a small, albeit wealthy Principality. The other a stunning, self assured brunette slated to be Queen of England who married her college sweetheart, her own age. They both were beautiful brides in their own way. This is wishing them both great happiness for many years to come.
What a sad, hypocritical day. The bride looked so unhappy - but as she is effectively a prisoner with no passport to escape, she has every right to be unhappy. - Lynda Mitchell, West sussex, 2/7/2011 23:00 If she looked unhappy (which she didn't) it's probably because of all the daft stories that gullible people like you believe.
Separated at birth - Princess Stephanie and Roger Moore!!
What a beautiful bride and an absolutely stunning dress.......... how cruel it is for the media to spoil her day with ugly rumours and speculation.
Enke, London - Charlene is not younger than Kate, she's 4 years older
You've completely failed to mention the very noticeable air kiss they gave each other at the altar and the awful look of sadness on her face the moment after.
There is no love there. Their kiss makes me cringe.
Princess Charlene seems naturally glamourous, in contrast to the female wedding guests who mostly wore hideous outfits and hats.
Not that I am a wedding expert or anything but this particular one looks better than our own Royal wedding, everything about it looks so much more lavish.
looks lovely and the bride seems to be very sensitive ....wishing them luck
Lovely dress and the bridesmaids look adorable! I hope they are both very happy together!
Princess Caroline's daughter Pauline looks the spit of Grace Kelly just with brunette hair. Absolutely stunning girl.
She looked beautiful but I agree with most comments that she looked very sad....I think there has been so much glorification of the "princess life" or the "glamour life" in all of western culture and media in the past 20 years (i.e. princess Diana) that you wonder if these young women really know what they are getting into? they all seem to be trying too hard to be a character in a role and live out a persona or become an icon rather then living authentically...icons never set out to be icons...
some truly horrendous outfits... proving yet again that money doesnt necessarily buy you taste.....
Now that's what I call a royal wedding gown - absolutely gorgeous - so much classier than the other disney bride creation of April 29! As a Canadian I find it quite insulting that Kate is wearing second time around dresses on the Royal Tour. One thing to recycle for smaller events but not on tour. The purple dress was the wrong style for a chignon and look cheap. - Helen, Vancouver, Canada, 2/7/2011 17:44============================================== Helen, that's how they (and their subjects in Britain) view Canada. Just wait and see what will happen in the USA tour. She's probably saving all the new and expensive dresses & jewellery for Los Angeles. There will be more effort and attention put into the American tour, even if it's for only 3 days and in only one city. That should tell something to the shameless Canadians who have been lining up to grovel for these two right now.
Well, since this seems to have turned into a contest...Of all the royal weddings I've seen, the couple who seemed most in love, mad about - and at ease with each other are by FAR Sarah and Andrew. And we all know how that turned out.
"Just hear me out. Mrs Middleton KNEW what course William was doing in St. Andrews and sent Kate on the same course... I wonder why the other two went to Edinburgh? It was a complete set up by the social-climbing Middletons. "- Anon, Anon, 2/7/2011 21:16 ########################## And you know this because??? - Assegai, Oxford, 2/7/2011 Perhaps it's because it's a known fact and has been widely reported in articles and books about Kate and her family that Kate was originally set to attend Edinburgh University until her mother got wind of Prince WIlliam enrolling at St. Andrews and strongly persuaded and convinced her daughter to switch universities, never mind enrolling Kate in the same course and dormitory as William. Someone close to the Middleton family also stated that Carole Middleton should have a Masters Degree in Social Engineering, which was also reported by the DM. The woman could teach a class on social climbing seeing how she orchestrated Kate's climb into the RF.
I'll give them two years after she produces a son.........sorry but she does not look a happy bride....its seems more of a 'comfortable arrangement'.
I expect her to push out an heir and a spare, divorce him, and then retire to London or the Caribbean with tens of millions of dollars and a chest full of jewels. There does not seem to be the same spark as between William and Catherine.
Beautiful wedding dress but she always looks so depressed. Those are some awful photos everyone looks really short. Better photography needeed. There was never really a chance at anyone up staging the brinde judging by some of these pics. The men definately outdid the women. Some garish outfits, money cant buy taste but it can buy a stylist
Such a beautiful bride but with such a sad sweetness without any of the radiance she should have had on her wedding day. One could imagine, this is what a lamb to slaughter would look like. Princess Charlene is much younger and prettier with a far more elegant and tasteful wedding dress than our own lovely Duchess - but Catherine glowed with happiness and radiance as she still does. Long may it last. Here is wishing Princess Charlene genuine happiness in her married life, and a long healthy and fulfilled life. Princess Grace would have been so proud to have such a serenely graceful and lovely daughter-in-law.
After William and Kate this wedding seemed so cold and calculated. No hidden looks of love for each other as they exchanged their vowels, just emotionless faces.
Charlene could've been crying because she's happy. You would have to see the video to tell. They seem a lot more in love in general during this ceremony in video than they do in these photos.
It does have a slight 'lamb to the slaughter' feel about it. Watching them on tv and looking at the photos, he's seems cold and indifferent to her obvious emotional state. I forcast early pregnancies and then doing their own thing.
its not a competition between the two weddings .why is anyone even mentioning wills and kate.at least in this one though the bridesmaids didnt upstage the bride,
Princess Charlene looks absolutely stunning. And might I add, the guests are dressed far more stylishly at this wedding. I doubt anyone will be auctioning off their outfit on ebay. For those comparing Charlene and Kate, enough. They are two very different women, marrying two very different men, and each is entitled to have their big day. It is Charlene's turn to shine. So stop sounding so bitter and smug.
She looked botoxed and drugged. And that lip job was stupid. As for the bad remarks about Albert I think he looked very good and I've seen interviews where he was very intelligent and actually very charming too. How come she still doesn't speak French? Compare this fact to Willem and Maxima's very first interview after their engagement where Maxima spoke fluent Dutch. Embarrassing for Charlene. I guess she's not up for the job hence her visible anxiety. I enjoyed the show, especially the red carpet walk (with some hideous dresses) and the offspring of Caroline and Steph, such nice children, Alexandra of Hannover taking the cake for cuteness and Charlotte is almost too pretty.
Good grief, a lot of dog's dinners on parade. Royal weddings seem to bring out the panto theme in all the guests..........
What a sad, hypocritical day. The bride looked so unhappy - but as she is effectively a prisoner with no passport to escape, she has every right to be unhappy. This wedding shows such opulence and such richness it borders on obscene especially as the groom has been too busy fathering children outside of wedlock to get married earlier! This makes a mockery of genuine wedding vows. I wish the bride happiness - when she can!
the neckline of the dress makes her neck look shorter! not a very appealing dress overall from GIORGIO ARMANI!!! he could do better than that!
I thought some ppl wore ghastly outfits to 'our' Royal wedding but these guest outfits are HIDEOUS!!!!
All these comparison to Kate Middleton's "glow". The difference is that this naturally beautiful lady has presented herself in her natural skin tone and has not been sprayed with fake tan, cuprinol shade. That is all.
and yes, this is a non-english fabulous dress! unlike kate moss, lilly allen or justine milliband all dressed this season in yellow on the edges flea market night gowns without combing their hairs, or Middleton's hair squashed under a granny veil like the late Victoria on the balcony. red arrow me, but watch and be amazed by a simple sophisticated airy contemporary dress - best i've seen in long while.
I do so wish she looked happy. What will the years bring?
Thank goodness for this new princess...that royal family needs an infusion of "pretty genes" cuz Princess Grace's beauty failed to pass on. Whew!
So much better than that effort made here,
Now that's what I call a royal wedding gown - absolutely gorgeous - so much classier than the other disney bride creation of April 29! As a Canadian I find it quite insulting that Kate is wearing second time around dresses on the Royal Tour. One thing to recycle for smaller events but not on tour. The purple dress was the wrong style for a chignon and look cheap.
I always thought that he "batted for the other side"?! Maybe only a marriage of convenience so he can keep the family line going?
Charlene looks stunning, her dress is wonderful, absolutely leaves Kate's dress in the dust for style. Kate's dress was such a disappointment, been done a million times before. As for the people saying Charlene looks sad, haven't you noticed she isn't a happy happy, smiling all the time person. She looks very serene and joyous. Wishing them all the best for their married life.
For God's sake, what is up with their kiss???? They're already acting like two second graders who fear they each have cooties! I'm actually embarrassed for them! Lol! And I agree with others, Charlene's dress is beautiful, but she does not look happy at all. Princesses Caroline and Charlotte, Countess Sophie, and Roger Moore's wife, Kristina, all look gorgeous. And to the actress/model, Victoria, hire a personal stylist for your next event, dear!
She looks completely miserable. Bet that honeymoon's not going to be pretty...even if she gets her passport back!
What a beautiful dress,so elegant.Bridesmaids looked so sweet also.
not a patch on Wills and Kate's wedding... this one is a sham, no happiness in the bride's eyes.
Cold anyone look more ridiculous than Albert in his ship's steward uniform? Have the Monégasques fought in ANY war since they were Mediterranean pirates in the 12th century?
Lovely wedding. Could none of the very rich women who spent ££££££ on dresses and hats not afford a pair of Pretty Polly tights for £3.00? Tacky.
pure elegance she looked beautiful and I do hope the rumours are just that, and not true that she wanted to run away from it all....
Princess Charlene looks lovely . A brassiere may have made her look regal. Nipples and wedding dress not a good look!
She looked so miserable, I think hers were not tears of joy...time will tell.
Did anyone notice, after the flower dedication ceremony, when they were driving back to the palace: she didn't want to wave to the crowd. He had to keep on giving her a signal so she can wave. Even with that, she kept her arm half way up. The wedding was beautiful, but something seems to be bothering her. He seems to be have been more enthusiastic about it than she was.
She certainly looks lovely. As for what is going on privately between them, that's ... well, private. We don't know, so why speculate?
I'm sorry, but looking at some of the outfits worn by the more (ahem) mature ladies, I can't help thinking "The Only Way Is Essex" . Money sure as hell doesn't buy class or taste!
Not the happiest bride I've ever seen. I married a "commoner", and I was totally enthralled! Also, all those princes and kings and princesses.....great wealth does not necessarily buy great looks does it? sorry.
Did anyone notice, after the flower dedication ceremony, when they were driving back to the palace: she didn't want to wave to the crowd. He had to keep on giving her a signal so she can wave. Even with that, she kept her arm half way up. The wedding was beautiful, but something seems to be bothering her. He seems to be have been more enthusiastic about it than she was.
although I am not relegious God bless you our christian european God bless You:))
"Just hear me out. Mrs Middleton KNEW what course William was doing in St. Andrews and sent Kate on the same course... I wonder why the other two went to Edinburgh? It was a complete set up by the social-climbing Middletons. "- Anon, Anon, 2/7/2011 21:16 ########################## And you know this because???
Sorry but I just don't see it!!!!! Give it couple of years if that.
Oh Dear. They are not tears of joy are they? She looks about as happy as I was at my previous wedding! Doesn't bode well, does it when she has her passport conviscated so she can't do a runner!
She looked Gobsmacking!!!! Wow! not very happy, but beautiful.
Beautiful bride but she looked so very sad.
Geez, what have they never kissed before?
1) She does look lovely. 2) He never seems to kiss her with any passion , even accounting for decorum ( in yesterday's photo he was looking right past her when he kissed her). 3) Princess Caroline's pretty daughter Charlotte is the double of her when she was younger. 3) Does anyone else think that Naomi Campbell's face looks like she has had ' work' ?
Princess Charlene is the prettiest bride i have seen in a very long time and her dress just as pretty.good luck to the both of them
I really like that the bridesmaids are local girls, instead of children of various rich friends. And that they're wearing national costumes.
Pretty mediocre compared to Wills & Catherine's wedding. And the fact she had her passport confiscated and was stopped from fleeing the country is interesting at best. Lovely dress though.
Beautiful, exquisite; a worthy successor to inherit the Grace Kelly mantle. I really hope that they have a happy marriage, and that in x years time we won't be looking back at these pictures and saying "it was doomed from the start...".
Why the need to compare Kate and Charlene? Maybe the reason Charlene's looking a bit overwhelmed is because she's not so obviously fond of the attention she's getting as Kate is.
I think it has dawned on her just what she has taken on. It is a shame that such negative press came about in Le Monde hindering what should be one of the happiest days of her/their lives. Nobody is made of steel and after a while, it must really get to you.
Those do not look like tears of joy...poor girl
Anon,London. Want to borrow my specks you must be out of your mind to even compare her to our Kate no comparison at all ,both beautiful I am sure Kate will be a asset to our country with her pleasing personally, so forget the dress and look to the future.
I wouldn't trade places with her for anything. I actually feel geniuely sorry for her. I hope I'm wrong and today was just normal pre-wedding jitters. On a slightly different note, it is obvious that the Kelly gene, in the looks department, hasn't passed on to the following generations of the Grimaldis'.
Beautiful bride but she looked so very sad.
Yet again we are represented by Prince Edward wearing a military looking uniform resplendent with medals. Has he ever done anything to earn these? Or is it just because of his family connections?
Wow the dress is so her she looks perfect Naomi Campbell has a face that makes me want to slap her! am I the only one?
Eurotrash, sorry but it's the truth.
She looks beautiful. I hope she finds happiness. From the pictures I sense that she is a trapped bird in a gilded cage.
She looks so beautiful and yet so unhappy, there is no sparkle in her eyes . I think she should have carried on running last week this is a marriage that seems doomed
I think Princess Charlene looks beautiful in her gorgeous dress. Prince Albert has now got his blonde grace kelly lookalike, with an athletic figure - just perfect breeding material for his legitimate heir and hope for the future for a glamorous Monaco. Unfortunately i think reality will kick in and all sides will realise that dreams do not mirror reality! I hope that they have happy futures either together or apart!
Well and truely trapped now Charlene, hope it works out for you! Whats with all the white navel oufits?
Stunningly beautiful dress and bride. Yet there is no glow as with most brides, not even an inner smile despite nerves. She looks like a lamb to the slaughter. I hope I am wrong and wish her well.
Not what I would call a joyous occasion!
Charlene's dress is beautifully classical and understated, she looked lovely, yet dazed and sad: she and her Prince looked like emotionless actors performing their parts, devoid of love or passion. One can believe the press that she tried to run back to South Africa days before the wedding.
Beautiful dress spolied by insufficient lining with no bra. Beautiful lady, but hardly regal!
She looked LOVELY!! Shame she didn't smile more. I wish them much happiness Why is our Prince Edward wearing a naval uniform? And why do all the white uniforms look ill-fitted?
I am sure she is a very nice person, but something just isnt rite with her. She either, is not happy, has no personality, or just doesnt like to smile. She just seems to have that people are beneath me attitude. I surely hope not. Princess Stephanie's children are a very nice looking bunch..
Simply love the royal weddings. The weddings of both Kate and Charlene absolutley beautiful. Of course, over here in the sad old USA we have nothing but more Jersey Shore. Thanks a lot for sending them back...
Who gives a rats ass! A pretty woman marries a rich ugly man, end of!
I see Norwegian clothes are as elegant and stylish as ever! (Hahahahahahaha)
absolutley stunning dress.....shame she looks so miserable..and they dont look very comfortable in each others company.........marriage wont last......give it 2yrs at the most
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