Royal watchers are gearing up for the second nuptials of the year: Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s big day on Friday 12 October.
The Queen’s granddaughter has invited members of the public to share in her big day. A total of 1,200 guests will be given access to the grounds of Windsor Castle, from “where they will be able to view the arrival of the congregation and the royal family, listen to a live broadcast of the ceremony and watch the bride and groom depart St George's Chapel as man and wife”, says Hello! magazine.
Members of the public can apply for up to four tickets on the royal family's official website; those chosen will be notified in September by post. The application process is open until 8 August.
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Other guests who have been invited to watch the wedding from the castle grounds include representatives of charities supported by Princess Eugenie and her fiance, children from local schools that Eugenie attended as a young girl, members of the Windsor community, residents of Windsor Castle and a number of royal household staff.
The latest news from the happy couple is that the nuptials will be as eco-friendly as possible. Speaking to Vogue, Eugenie revealed: “My whole house is anti-plastic now, and Jack and I want our wedding to be like that as well.”
During the interview, she also revealed that the wedding-planning process has been a little daunting at times. “It's very nerve-wracking because you want it to be perfect but then you realise that you're going to be with the person you love forever and nothing else really matters,” she said.
Harry's cousin announced her engagement to long-term boyfriend Brooksbank in January. The couple “have chosen a date and a venue, releasing that information to the public, but other details such as Eugenie’s wedding dress won't be revealed until the day”, says Hello!.
The official announcement read: “The Duke and Duchess of York are delighted to announce the engagement of Princess Eugenie to Mr Jack Brooksbank. Her Royal Highness and Mr Jack Brooksbank became engaged in Nicaragua earlier this month. The wedding will take place in the autumn of 2018 at St George's Chapel in Windsor, with further details to be announced in due course.”
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