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Prince William's ex Rose Farquhar looks regal in waist-defining wedding dress – photos

The bride wrapped up warm for her winter wedding

Nichola Murphy
Deputy Lifestyle Editor
December 19, 2022
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Eleven years after she attended the Prince and Princess of Wales' royal wedding, William's ex-girlfriend Rose Farquhar returned the invite to her Gloucestershire nuptials.

Prince William was pictured looking dapper in a black tuxedo for the ceremony at the snow-capped Church of St Mary the Virgin in Tetbury on Saturday 17 December. But did you spot how regal Rose's wedding dress was?

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For her special day with George Gemmell, Rose looked beautiful in a demure white long-sleeved satin gown with a belt defining her waist and an A-line skirt. A fluffy white shawl around her shoulders was sure to add a layer of warmth in the winter weather, and she finished off her look with pointed-toe heels, elegant drop earrings and her dark hair curled in a half-up style.

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Rose looked stunning in a satin A-line wedding dress with a fluffy shawl. Photo: James Whatling

The overall look has been popular among other royal brides, including Princess Kate who wore a similarly elegant second outfit at her 2011 wedding. After changing out of her embroidered Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown, Kate opted for a simpler gown for her wedding reception featuring a satin A-line skirt, a sweetheart neckline and an embellished belt.

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The bride and groom were pictured in the back of a car following their Gloucestershire ceremony. Photo: James Whatling

She covered her shoulders with a sweet fluffy cream cardigan and wore her hair in bouncy curls. Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex's first wedding dress featured cropped sleeves and a bateau neckline.

Rose and William dated in 2000 after meeting at the Beaufort Polo Club in Gloucestershire the summer after William completed his A-Levels at Eton, but before he attended St Andrews University in Scotland where he met his future wife Kate. After their split, the former couple clearly remained close family friends. 

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William looked dapper as he attended Rose and George's wedding. Photo: James Whatling

The Voice contestant Rose's wedding plans with George were announced in September. Her father revealed that George "could not be a more charming son-in-law for the future," according to the Daily Mail.

"The Gemmells have been friends of ours for years. We’re absolutely delighted," he shared.

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