The Royal Family has treated the public to a rare insight into the 'chillax zone' used for Kate and William's wedding guests at Buckingham Palace in 2011.
- The Royal Family has shared a sneak peek into the designated 'chillax zone' at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in 2011.
- The Throne Room, which hosted an Investiture ceremony on Wednesday for the first time since 1904, was used as a quiet retreat for the Cambridge couple's tired guests at the extravagant Buckingham Palace wedding reception.
- In other royal news, Kate Middleton stuns in flattering belted dress that couldn’t be more different from her usual style.
The Royal Family has given the public a peek into Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding reception hideout in its latest social media post, much to the excitement of its devout followers.
In an official Instagram and Twitter post on Wednesday, the Queen shared a behind-the-scenes look into the first Investiture ceremony to take place at Buckingham Palace in over two years. The prestigious prize-giving events, which recognize individuals' contributions to society with MBEs, OBEs, and knighthoods, were put on hold in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investitures have historically been held at the palace's extravagant Ballroom, with about 20 to 30 scheduled annually.
This year's ceremony, however, took place in the building's iconic Throne Room. In the exciting clip, rows of royal medals (formally known as insignia) are displayed in preparation for the presentations while a string quartet plays classical music in the background. Magnificent chandeliers, opulent decorations, and walking yeomen can also be spotted.
The stunning space was perhaps most notably last used in 2011 as the background for William and Kate's wedding photos, as well as the designated relaxation area for guests of the couple's VIP reception. It's understood that the room, which is the largest one in the palace, was temporarily modernized with cushy sofas and casual tables so that younger attendees could enjoy an escape from the event's bustling epicenter in the Drawing Room.
The Throne Room was used for Kate and William's wedding photos
Yesterday's event saw several high-profile individuals, including Watford FC manager Roy Hodgson and Paralympians Chris Ryan and Thomas Young, receive awards for various achievements from the Duke of Cambridge and Princess Anne. Royal fans were particularly thrilled to see Prince William and Mel B's 'mutual fangirling' during the Spice Girl's acceptance of an MBE for her domestic violence work.
-
Everyone in New York is wearing a trending colourway that will elevate your everyday wardrobe, including Naomi WattsSpotted head to toe in a rich, warm tan at the Ralph Lauren show, Watts shows us exactly why we should be investing in these classic hues
-
How to watch Race Across the World from anywhere - stream the BBC reality series onlineThe acclaimed reality series is back for a highly anticipated fifth outing, and there's no need to miss out on any of the action
-
Kate Middleton and Prince William to spend anniversary in bittersweet location holding 'happiest and saddest' memoriesJust like King Charles and Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales will mark their wedding anniversary away from home this year.
-
I’ve been writing about the royals for years - here’s what I predict Kate Middleton will wear at Easter (and what I wish she’d wear instead)All eyes will be on the Princess of Wales if she attends the Royal Family's Easter Sunday church service for the first time since 2023
-
Remember when Prince William and Kate Middleton broke royal protocol at Easter? Here's why it's unlikely to happen againThe Royal Family might be taking a more modern approach these days, but there are some traditions and protocols that they still uphold.
-
Kate Middleton's go-to bag for special occasions is a wedding season essential you'll reach for time and time againThe Princess of Wales always reaches for the same elegant style of bag for formal events and it works beautifully for weddings.
-
Kate Middleton declares baker boy hats back for 2025 in new Love Actually-esque outfitThe Princess of Wales's signature style is all about timelessness but that doesn’t mean that she never gets on board with trends.
-
Prince George will start a new school this year and 'smart money' is on Kate and William choosing this one, says royal expertPrince George only has just over a year left at Lambrook School and Emily Andrews believes there's a top contender for his next one.
-
Queen Camilla takes note of Kate Middleton's love of polka dots with charming collared number in RomeIf we had to pick the Princess of Wales’s favourite print it would be polka dots and Queen Camilla just emulated her style in Rome.
-
James Middleton says he 'had three mothers growing up' as he opens up on close-knit family bondThe Princess of Wales’s brother had several 'mothering figures' during his childhood and was 'fortunate' to have this tightknit support system.
