No matter what event they go to, members of the royal family are always impeccably well dressed. We already know the style rules they have to follow [1] and their special dress codes [2] for important occasions. It's public knowledge that the British royals rarely, if ever, make a fashion faux pas [3]. And with a new member joining the family soon [4] (Meghan Markle [5]!), we'll all be blessed with even more memorable fashion moments from the crew. Just think: we still have Meghan's wedding dress [6] to look forward to and Kate's postmaternity style. On top of that, the royal family will conduct many more public appearances in 2018 in some high-profile looks. Ahead, we rounded up the top 10 style moments you should be most excited for.
Meghan Markle's Wedding Dress
Meghan Markle [7] and Prince Harry are getting married [8] on May 19 at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. Reportedly, 2,640 members from the public [9] will be invited on to the grounds for the wedding, which will also be televised.
Fashion girls are patiently waiting for any news to drop on Meghan's wedding dress [10]. Design houses such as Erdem, Ralph & Russo, Roland Mouret, and Alexander McQueen have been thrown around [11] with speculation escalating as the wedding date nears. Though the royal family has not confirmed who Meghan will be wearing, we're pretty sure the gown will be a classic yet modern look [12]. After all, Meghan wore this trendy navy dress [13] for her engagement portrait.
The Duchess of Cambridge's Dress at Meghan's Wedding
You'll remember Kate absolutely glowing in her blush-coloured Alexander McQueen dress [14] on Pippa Middleton's wedding day [15]. Judging from Kate's polished track record in fashion [16], and her wedding guest outfits past [17], her ensemble for Meghan's wedding will no doubt go down in history.
To make the occasion even more interesting, the Duchess of Cambridge will likely have just given birth [18] a month prior to attending Meghan's May nuptials. All eyes will definitely be on Kate's postmaternity style [19].
Prince Harry's Wedding Day Look
While everyone will be looking at Meghan's wedding dress on her big day, we can't forget about Prince Harry's ensemble. The royal is expected to wear his military uniform [20] (he was in the forces for 10 years) much like Prince William did on his own wedding day. He and Prince Harry both wore custom-made sweatproof military attire [21] when Prince William said his "I dos" to Kate. We have a feeling the men will look extra spiffy on May 19.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte's Outfits at Meghan's Wedding
We can't forget Prince George and Princess Charlotte's roles in Meghan and Prince Harry's wedding [22]. Prince George is rumoured to serve as page boy [23] while Princess Charlotte will be one of the flower girls at the ceremony. The two little ones will be dressed in the cutest outfits no doubt, so this is another fashion moment that can't be missed.
The Duchess of Cambridge's Dress When She Leaves the Hospital With Her Third Baby
OK, no one but Kate can come out of the hospital looking like she's ready for a photo shoot. The Duchess of Cambridge has made the tradition of posing for a few quick snaps [24] outside of the hospital with her newborns, and the dress choices have been bright and feminine. For Prince George's birth, Kate stepped out in a blue polka-dot look from Jenny Packham [25]. For Princess Charlotte's royal debut, Kate wore a summery yellow dress from the same brand [26]. Will she opt for Jenny Packham again [27] when revealing her third child to the public? Only time will tell.
Princess Eugenie's Wedding Dress
In 2018, we not only have Meghan's royal wedding [28] to look forward to but also Princess Eugenie's. She will say her "I dos" to Jack Brooksbank on Oct. 12, 2018. The wedding is expected to take place at St. George's Chapel in Windsor (where Meghan and Prince Harry will also marry), and there are rumours that Ellie Goulding and Mila Kunis [29] will attend. Nothing is absolute, of course, but it's fun speculating who will be there [30] and what Princess Eugenie will wear [31]. The bride has not confirmed a wedding designer, but did say her gown will not feature "meringue shoulders [because] that's a bit unfashionable." If you take a look at her style history though [32], you might just come up with some ideas of what the princess will look like on her wedding day.
Princess Eugenie Wearing Her Mother's Tiara on Her Wedding Day
We might not have much information on Princess Eugenie's gown, but we do know she will reportedly wear the York tiara [33]. The bejewelled headpiece was worn by her mother, Sarah Ferguson, when Sarah married Prince Andrew in 1986. And though it was never confirmed, the tiara was thought to have been a wedding gift from the Queen and Prince Philip. Sarah has worn it on numerous occasions, and the pretty diamond piece would make the perfect royal touch to Princess Eugenie's wedding day look.
Meghan Markle Honing Her Style For Public Appearances
Once Meghan becomes a full-fledged royal (she might go by the title of The Duchess of Sussex [34]), her royal duties will probably be piled on. She has already made several public appearances such as visiting Nottingham with Prince Harry [35] and appearing on stage with Kate Middleton [36]. Luckily, more outings mean we'll be able to see more of Meghan's amazing wardrobe [37]. We have a feeling the "Meghan Markle effect [38]" on fashion will be even stronger in 2018.
The Royals at the Commonwealth Games 2018
The Commonwealth Games take place every four years, and the royals are always in attendance. You might remember Kate's blue dress [39] from the games in 2014.
This year, the event is taking place from April 4 to 15 in Australia. While Kate could be absent from the occasion altogether (she is due to give birth in April [40]), we're hoping Meghan might make an appearance. If she does, our eyes will be on her outfit.
The Royals at the Invictus Games 2018
Meghan and Prince Harry made their first public appearance as a couple [41] at the 2017 Invictus Games [42]. This year, the event will be held in Sydney, Australia, from Oct. 18 to Oct. 29. It's likely the two will attend the games together, as they have in the past, though this time, they will go as husband and wife. But one question remains: will Meghan be as casual and wear jeans and a button-down [43] to the 2018 Invictus Games? We shall see.