Kate Middleton: A Royal Bridesmaid?

Kate Middleton, now known as the Princess of Wales, had four bridesmaids at her wedding to Prince William in 2011. They were Lady Louise Windsor, Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Eliza Lopes, and Grace van Cutsem. All of the bridesmaids were children, with the oldest being eight years old at the time. Kate's sister, Pippa Middleton, was not a bridesmaid but served as the Maid of Honour instead.

Who were Kate Middleton's bridesmaids?

Kate Middleton's bridesmaids for her wedding to Prince William were: Lady Louise Windsor, Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Grace van Cutsem, and Eliza Lopes. Lady Louise, the daughter of Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, was seven at the time of the wedding and is now 16th in line to the throne. Lady Margarita, the granddaughter of the late Princess Margaret, was eight years old and the oldest of the bridesmaids. Grace, the daughter of the royal couple's friend Hugh van Cutsem, was three years old and became an internet sensation for her grumpy facial expressions during the ceremony. Eliza, the granddaughter of the Duchess of Cornwall, was also three years old at the time of the wedding.

Although none of the bridesmaids were adults, they were not technically flower girls. Only one member of the immediate Royal Family was part of the bridal party: Lady Louise Windsor, Prince William's cousin. The other bridesmaids had connections to the Royal Family, too: Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones is the granddaughter of the late Princess Margaret; Grace van Cutsem is Prince William's goddaughter; and Eliza Lopes is the granddaughter of the Duchess of Cornwall.

Why wasn't Pippa Middleton a bridesmaid?

Pippa Middleton was not a bridesmaid at her sister Kate's wedding to Prince William in 2011. Instead, Kate chose her sister to be her Maid of Honour. This is more of an American tradition, and it is unusual for adults to be bridesmaids at royal weddings. Kate's four bridesmaids were: Lady Louise Windsor, Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones, Grace van Cutsem, and Eliza Lopes.

Pippa's prominent role at the wedding, including helping her sister with her train, made her famous. Her figure-flattering Alexander McQueen dress made her an instant sensation, with her derriere being named PEOPLE's Top Body Moment of 2011.

It is unclear whether Kate was a bridesmaid at Pippa's wedding to James Matthews in 2017. The event was private, and it does not seem that there were any adult bridesmaids. Kate was seen helping her sister with her dress and the bridesmaids and page boys, including Princess Charlotte and Prince George.

Who was the 'grumpy bridesmaid'?

Who was the grumpy bridesmaid?

The "grumpy bridesmaid" at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding was 3-year-old Grace van Cutsem, who also earned the nickname "Frowning Flower Girl". Grace is the daughter of the royal couple's friend Hugh van Cutsem and the goddaughter of Prince William. She is also the granddaughter of Hugh van Cutsem Sr., one of Prince Charles' closest friends.

Grace stole the show at the 2011 royal wedding with her facial expressions, which suggested she was confused, bored, and generally put out by the noise, cameras, and romance of the day. While the other bridesmaids eagerly watched the newlyweds, Grace stood with her hands covering her ears and a scowl on her face.

Grace's family has a long history with the royals. Her paternal grandfather, Hugh van Cutsem Sr., became close friends with Prince Charles after meeting at Cambridge. Grace's father, Hugh van Cutsem Jr., is a longtime friend of both Prince William and Prince Harry. Grace's cousin, Florence van Cutsem, was also a bridesmaid at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018.

Grace has largely kept out of the public eye since her shining moment at the royal wedding. Her mother, Rose Astor, is a travel writer and yogi who co-founded Maggie and Rose, a chain of children's clubs. Rose is a descendant of John Jacob Astor, the first American multi-millionaire. Grace's paternal grandfather, David, co-founded Classic FM, and her other ancestors include William Waldorf Astor, the founder of the luxury Waldorf Astoria hotels, and Nancy Langhorne, the first female MP in America.

What did Kate Middleton's bridesmaids wear?

Kate Middleton's bridal party at her wedding to Prince William in 2011 included four bridesmaids, none of whom were adults. They wore custom white satin gazar dresses with pale gold sashes, designed by Nicki MacFarlane.

The bridesmaids included Lady Louise Windsor, who is Prince William's cousin. At the time of the wedding, she was seven years old, and she is now 20 and a student at the University of St Andrews.

The second bridesmaid was Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones, the granddaughter of the late Princess Margaret and the only daughter of the Earl of Snowdon. She was eight years old at the time of the wedding, making her the oldest of the bridesmaids.

The third bridesmaid was Grace van Cutsem, who is Prince William's goddaughter and the daughter of his close friend Hugh van Cutsem Jr. Grace was three years old at the time of the wedding and became known as the "Grumpy Bridesmaid" or "Frowning Flower Girl" due to her expression in some of the photos.

The fourth bridesmaid was Eliza Lopes, who is the granddaughter of the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, and was also three years old at the time of the wedding.

How many bridesmaids did Kate Middleton have?

The then-Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, had four bridesmaids at her wedding to Prince William in 2011. The bridesmaids were:

• Lady Louise Mountbatten-Windsor, the seven-year-old daughter of the Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
• Margarita Armstrong-Jones, the eight-year-old daughter of David Armstrong-Jones, Viscount Linley, and Serena, Viscountess Linley.
• Grace van Cutsem, the three-year-old daughter of the couple's friend Hugh van Cutsem.
• Eliza Lopes, the three-year-old granddaughter of Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

Although none of the bridesmaids were adults, they are sometimes reported as being flower girls. Only one member of the immediate Royal Family was part of the bridal party, and that was Lady Louise Windsor, Prince William's cousin.

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