Lace was a crucial design component of Middleton’s wedding gown. The dress featured lace that was handmade at London’s Royal School of Needlework based at Hampton Court Palace and was appliquéd with individual flowers that were hand cut from the lace. The bodice and skirt were designed from hand-cut English lace and French Chantilly lace.

Princess Kate’s wedding dress set a significant tone for her personal style, influencing her fashion choices in the years following her nuptials with Prince William. The breath-taking gown featured several key elements, including a secret folklore tradition which was sewn into the bodice.

Kate Middleton joined husband Prince William for the couple's royal visit to Scotland on Tuesday. The Prince and Princess of Wales kicked off a two-day visit to the Isles of Mull and Iona. Tuesday's outing also falls on the same day as the royal couple's 14th wedding anniversary.