Princess Madeleine of Sweden's second wedding dress was borrowed from her mother Queen Silvia, who was pictured wearing it in 2001.
October 24, 2022 - 13:19 BST Nichola Murphy Princess Madeleine of Sweden took the age-old tradition of including 'something borrowed' to the next level when she got married back in June 2013.
LOOK: 14 bold second royal wedding dresses: Princess Eugenie's pink gown, Sarah Ferguson's florals and more After the youngest child of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia exchanged vows with financier Christopher O'Neill in the Royal Chapel of Stockholm Palace, she headed to their private wedding reception at Drottningholm Palace and did an outfit change.The royal, 39, opted for a very sentimental second wedding dress that previously belonged to her mother, Queen Silvia.
RELATED: How Princess Madeleine's rare engagement ring from husband compared to diamond from ex-fianceThe bride's mother had worn the frock back in December 2001, twelve years before the wedding, when she attended a Nobel peace prize dinner. She teamed it with the Leuchtenberg Sapphire Parure, including a sapphire and diamond necklace and a matching tiara featuring honeysuckle and leaf motifs.Earlier in the day, Madeleine had her own tiara moment as she walked down the aisle.
They returned to their wedding venue Drottningholm Palace to christen their children – and the eldest two even had celebrations on their wedding anniversaries!Planning your wedding? Sign up to HELLO!’s Bride Guide newsletter for expert advice, budget help, wedding inspiration and real life stories delivered straight to your inbox.