Prince Charles gives away a blushing bride at wedding where Queen special guest
Royal walked the daughter of lifelong friend Lord Brabourne down the aisle
THE Queen was guest of honour at a wedding yesterday to see Prince Charles give the bride away.
Joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, they led a host of Royals and aristocrats as Lord Mountbatten’s great Granddaughter Alexandra Knatchbull wed entrepreneur Thomas Hooper.
The Royal family descended on Romsey Abbey, in Hampshire, for the glittering nuptials with the service led by Rev Canon Tim Sledge.
Prince Charles accompanied Miss Knatchbull - the daughter of his close friend Norton Knatchbull - who holds the title of Lord Brabourne, into the church.
An onlooker said: “It was a beautiful day and full of smiles.
“No one had Brexit on their minds with such a guest list for the wedding.”
The Queen wore a peach floral dress with a matching coat and hat as she entered the service with the Duke wearing tails and a gold waistcoat.
Charles opted for a grey three-piece suit with a light blue shirt and tie.
Princess Anne also attended the wedding, making her way into the service after her parents and brother, wearing a pink outfit with a matching hat.
Among the family members enjoying the big day were Alexandra’s brother Nicholas, who has previously battled heroin and crack addiction, her two sisters and her wheelchair-bound grandmother Countess Mountbatten.
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Among the other members of British and foreign aristocracy at the wedding included Queen Sophia of Spain, the Former monarchs of Greece, King Constantine II and his wife Queen Anne-Marie.
Forensic accountant Alexandra married her entrepreneur husband after a long-term relationship.
Lord Brabourne is the godson of the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles was his best man, while his son Nicholas was pals with Prince William when the pair studied at Eton.
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