Only 300 people saw it: what Kate Middleton's second wedding dress looked like. Photos and videos

The iconic wedding dress with a long train and lace sleeves that Kate Middleton wore to the official engagement ceremony with Prince William made a strong impression on people who follow the life of the British royal family. However, few people know that the monarch changed her image, which was seen by only 300 people, for a private celebration of the important day.

Royal stylists believe that the dress the Princess of Wales chose for the non-public event helped her to better "express herself," The Mirror writes. The monarch turned to the British haute couture house Alexander McQueen for help in creating both looks.

Despite the fact that Kate Middleton's famous wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton, looked stunning, some experts say that the "private image" of the Kensington Palace representative could have become no less iconic.

The Princess of Wales's unique outfit, which only 300 people could see, emphasized the bride's elegance. In the second A-line wedding dress, the designers managed to combine simplicity and sophistication, which were embodied in a combination of a plain milk-colored satin fabric and an accent belt with precious stones. Kate Middleton complemented the graceful heart-shaped neckline with a fluffy cardigan.

Stylist and royal fashion expert Miranda Holder said that the practice of changing a wedding dress for a private ceremony is quite common among monarchs. This allows royal brides to fully express themselves: "Having a second option gives these shy brides the opportunity to fully demonstrate who they really are, how they want to look - and, more importantly, feel - when the formalities of the ceremony and official photo shoot are over."

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