Royal weddings are exciting affairs.
Who wasn’t excited forPrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s May 2018 wedding?
But the grand events aren’t just thrilling for us commoners to witness.
Here are the top royal weddings to know.
But be warned: While some of them are whimsically romantic, others are soaked in scandal.
Regardless, all of these weddings are mind-blowing in their own ways.
Who doesn’t love a grand romantic gesture?
Well, as it turns out, the royal family.
It was a terrible scandal and a black mark on the royal family’s name for many years.
Regardless, on June 3, 1937the couple marriedin a small ceremony in France.
Although no public pictures of the ceremony exist, a reporter forTimewitnessed the vows.
Edward let out a shrill wail, “I will!”
Then, when he placed the ring on his bride’s finger, his hands visibly trembled.
Ah, to have been a fly on the wall that day.
Ferguson wrote, “I was so deeply attached, so profoundly in love.
Truly, this royal wedding was bittersweet.
Upon leaving the chapel, the coupledidn’t engage in the royal smoochand instead waved to fans and well-wishers.
Barbara Daly, Diana’s wedding day makeup artist, toldPeoplein 2017 one such wedding day tale.
Unfortunately, the fragrance stained her dress but, at least she smelled great, right?
Diana did just that and the world was none the wiser.Phew!
For the very first time in history, the royal wedding was aired on television.
Like bothKate MiddletonandMeghan Markle, Antony Armstrong-Jones was considered a “commoner.”
According toTown & Country, many royal courtiers disapproved of the relationship for this very reason.
Margaret looked beautiful with her fairly simple princess-style no pun intended gown and dramatic Poltimore tiara.
After the couple said their vows, they took to the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Afterward the newly married couple, along with their guests, enjoyed a breakfast feast.
For just the second time in over two centuries,a member of the royal family married a commoner.
In just a couple years' time, they fell in love, became engaged, and got married.
Interestingly, Phillips turned down a royal title upon marrying Anne,Peopleexplained.
Nevertheless, the couple’s wedding was certainly a royal affair.
Not bad, not bad at all.
Once crowned, he became known as King George VI.
Of course, we now refer to her as Queen Elizabeth I or the late Queen Mother.
As a child, Elizabeth I was friends with Prince Albert and his siblings.
The childhood sweethearts eventually married on April 26, 1923 in Westminster Abbey.
Elizabeth I wore a stunning flapper-style wedding gown, complete with an iconic headpiece of the era.
As the footage shows, this royal wedding is hard to top!
The wedding is one that will be remembered for centuries to come.
The then-princess looked stunning in her intricate duchesse satin wedding gown, complete with a long, lacy train.
People from all over the world sent presents over 2,500 of them and 10,000 congratulatory telegrams to the couple.
It seems the love for the royal family was as strong back then as it is now.
Middleton, who was technically a"commoner"prior to marrying William, is incrediblywell-liked by the public.
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding was evenfull of similaritiesto Prince Charles and Diana’s.
The other floral arrangements displayed at St. George’s Castle were just as stunning.
Eventhe music during the ceremonywas on point.
Through and through, this royal wedding was one for the ages.
