Princess Brides: The most beautiful wedding bouquets carried by royals

Royal brides choose their bouquets just like us - with an eye for the blossoms' beauty but also their meaning. The significance of the blooms might be linked to the bride's roots – such as Australia-born Crown Princess Mary of Denmark, who included eucalyptus leaves from her homeland – or family customs, such as the myrtle that nestled in Duchess Kate's flowers, which is a British royal family tradition. The bouquet can also express the bride's one-of-a-kind personality – like Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, who designed an unusual linear cascade of purple blooms for her big day. Click through to see the most breathtaking royal bouquets through the years...

PRINCESS EUGENIE
On Oct. 12, Eugenie walked down the aisle to exchange vows with the love of her life, Jack Brooksbank. In her hands, she held a stunning bouquet made by Rob Van Helden's sister, Patrice Van Helden Oakes. The arrangement boasted a stunning arrangement of Lily of the Valley, Stephanotis pips, hints of baby blue thistles, white spray roses and trailing ivy. Like most royal bouquets, a sprig of myrtle from Osbourne House was also included in the bouquet – a tradition started after Queen Victoria was given a small bunch of flowers containing the plant.
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THE DUCHESS OF SUSSEX
Meghan Markle's beautiful bouquet included a nod to Princess Diana by carrying her favourite flower, the Forget-Met-Not. Her arrangement also featured sweet peas, Lily of the Valley, astilbe, jasmine and astrantia.
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THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE
Designed by Shane Connolly, Duchess Kate's bouquet when she married Prince William was a combination of the Middleton and royal families' favorite stems. Each flower was symbolic: lilies for the return of happiness; hyacinths for steady love; ivy for fidelity and friendship; and myrtle, the emblem of matrimony.
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PRINCESS MADELEINE OF SWEDEN
The round bridal bouquet that Princess Madeleine of Sweden carried consisted of classic white garden roses - Austin roses, Schneewittchen, Winchester Cathedral and Alabaster. Lily of the valley and the traditional myrtle from Sofiero were also part of the timeless arrangement.
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ALESSANDRA DE OSMA
When Alessandra de Osma wed Prince Christian of Hanover in Peru in March 2018, the bride kept her bouquet simple and traditional with seasonal white flowers. The discreet blooms were the perfect accessory for her classic lace gown by Jorge Vazquez, which echoed Princess Grace of Monaco's timeless wedding dress.
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QUEEN MATHILDE OF BELGIUM Queen Mathilde of Belgium opted to make a floral statement with her large royal wedding bouquet. The green cascade was accented with white roses, lilies, and amaryllis, the same flowers used to decorate the cathedral as she walked down the aisle with King Philippe. Photo: Getty Images
QUEEN MATHILDE OF BELGIUM
The future queen opted to make a floral statement with her large royal wedding bouquet. The green cascade was accented with white roses, lilies and amaryllis, the same flowers used to decorate the cathedral as she walked down the aisle with King Philippe.
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PRINCESS SOFIA OF SWEDEN
At Prince Carl Phillip of Sweden and Sofia Hellqvist´s ceremony, the gorgeous bride's bouquet was an elegant burst of colorful coral garden roses. There was some family tradition too, with sprigs of myrtle from the bush brought to Sweden by Princess Margaret of Connaught. These sprigs have been used by Swedish royal brides since 1935.
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QUEEN MAXIMA OF THE NETHERLANDS
On the day she married future King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Argentina-born Maxima Zorreguieta showed off a beautiful cascading bouquet bursting with white roses, gardenias and lilies of the valley.
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QUEEN LETIZIA OF SPAIN
Queen Letizia's bouquet elegantly combined Elizabethan roses, irises and lilies – all blooms that have been historically linked to husband King Felipe's Bourbon dynasty.
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CROWN PRINCESS METTE-MARIT OF NORWAY
The unusual bouquet that Mette-Marit carried on her wedding day to Crown Prince Haakon, which consisted of purple blooms and green vines, was called ‘Brudeloperen.’ The single mom played a key role in its design, assisted by Aina Nyberget Kleppe, the director of Oslo's finest florist.
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ZARA TINDALL
When Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter Zara Phillips married rugby player Mike Tindall in Edinburgh back in 2011, the bride's bouquet included pale thistles, Scotland's national flower. The beautiful design also consisted of calla lilies, hydrangeas and Senecio foliage.
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CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA OF SWEDEN
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden chose a stunning cascade of fragrant white flowers for her lavish nuptials to Daniel Westling, including lily of the valley, orchids, clematis, peonies, roses and gardenias.
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PRINCESS MARIE OF DENMARK
French-born Princess Marie of Denmark honored Danish tradition as she married Queen Margrethe's younger son Prince Joachim by including winter barley from the fields of Schackenborg and myrtle from the Fredensborg palace. These blooms have been used in Danish royal bouquets for centuries.
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PRINCESS CHARLENE OF MONACO
Charlene Wittstock's teardrop bouquet was designed by Giorgio Armani and created by groom Prince Albert's gardeners. The cascading arrangement in varying shades of white and cream perfectly matched the bride's bespoke Armani wedding dress. Since valley lilies are a firm favorite of Charlene, they were also incorporated into the embroidery of her gown.
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CROWN PRINCESS MARY OF DENMARK
Tasmanian-born Crown Princess Mary's bouquet as she wed Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark was a dramatic cascade which featured antique roses, stephanotis, azaleas, spirea and, last but not least, eucalyptus flown in from Australia especially for the occasion, a nod to the bride's heritage.
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AUTUMN PHILLIPS
At the nuptials of Queen Elizabeth II's grandson Peter Phillips and Autumn Kelly, the stunning bride held a lavish bouquet made of roses, lily of the valley, stephanotis and ivy. The large cascading arrangement matched the other beautiful flowers held by her bridesmaids.
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PRINCESS TATIANA OF GREECE
For her wedding to Prince Nikolaos of Greece on the island of Spetses, Princess Tatiana carried a fragrant posy of jasmine and lily of the valley tied with a simple white silk ribbon.
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CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALL
For the wedding blessing when she married Prince Charles in 2005, Camilla Parker Bowles carried a posy of spring flowers including lily of the valley and primroses in white, lavender and yellow. The bundle also included a sprig of myrtle – which is traditionally included in British royal wedding bouquets – from Cornwall.
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PRINCESS STEPHANIE OF LUXEMBOURG
As Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy tied the knot, the bride held a cascading bouquet of white orchids designed by Maison Lachaume. The Parisian creation complemented the more than 3,000 blooms adorning Our Lady of Luxembourg cathedral, where the ceremony was held.
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