Just when you thought the royal wedding circuit had come to an end, great news: There's another wedding only a month away. Kensington Palace announced in January that Princess Eugenie of York, the daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, is engaged to nightclub manager Jack Brooksbank after dating for several years. (They first met on a ski trip in Switzerland.)
Princess Eugenie is the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth and first cousin to Prince William and Prince Harry, which means all of your favorite royal family members will be in attendance at the wedding. Though it won't be a global event like Harry and Meghan's ceremony, there will still be lots of fascinators and goofing off from the royal children to look forward to.
Here, everything we know so far about Eugenie and Jack's wedding:
The Date
The wedding will take place on October 12, 2018 at 11 a.m. Eugenie's father, the Duke of York, announced the news in February and apparently they had to shift the date so it didn't align with Harry and Meghan's royal tour to Australia, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga, and New Zealand at the end of October.
The Venue
Eugenie, 28, and Jack, 31, will get married at St. George's Chapel in Windsor—the same place Harry and Meghan had their wedding. Harry's father, Prince Charles, and his step-mother, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, had their wedding here as well.
The Ring
No word on what Eugenie's wedding band will look like yet, but perhaps she will follow tradition like her grandmother, aunt, and cousins-in-law, and have one made of Welsh gold. Regardless, if it's anything like her pink Padparadscha Sapphire diamond engagement ring, it's sure to be beautiful.
It also looks nearly identical to Eugenie's mother's engagement ring.
For comparison, this is what Meghan's engagement ring and wedding ring looks like.
The Tiara
It's rumored that Princess Eugenie will wear the York Diamond Tiara that Eugenie's mother, Sarah Ferguson, wore to her wedding in 1986. Royal expert Grant Harrold told The Daily Mail, "When Princess Eugenie marries Mr. Brooksbank it is most likely that she will wear the York Diamond Tiara."
He continues, "Traditionally when brides get married they wear the family tiara, which in this case would be the York Tiara. It's believed to have been gifted to Princess Eugenie's mother, The Duchess of York, on the occasion of her wedding to Prince Andrew in 1986 by the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh."
The Flower Girls and Page Boys
Princess Charlotte, 3, will reportedly be a flower girl and Prince George, 5, will be a page boy at Eugenie and Jack's wedding. Though Prince Louis is a bit young to participate in the ceremony, he'll most likely make an appearance with his parents, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
The Maid of Honor
In no surprise whatsoever, Eugenie has chosen her sister Beatrice, who she's very close with, to be her maid of honor. "Euge is amazing,” revealed Beatrice in the sisters' joint interview with British Vogue. “She’s a very modern bride.”
It Will Be Plastic-Free
“It’s been eye-opening. My whole house is anti-plastic now–and Jack and I want our wedding to be like that as well," Eugenie says.
Eugenie Doesn't Have Much Pre-Wedding Stress
In the same interview with British Vogue, Eugenie revealed she "isn't stressed at all" for the wedding. “It’s very nerve-wracking because you want it to be perfect, but then you realize that you’re going to be with the person you love forever and nothing else really matters.”
How You Can Attend
Eugenie and Jack are following in the footsteps of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and inviting 1,200 lucky members of the public to their wedding at Windsor Castle. The only downside? You have to live in the U.K. to be considered. Find out how to apply here.
The Wedding Planner
According to the Sunday Times, Eugenie and Jack have hired Peregrine Armstrong-Jones, the wedding planner responsible for David and Victoria Beckham's wedding in 1999.
The Reception
After the ceremony at Windsor Castle, the Queen will reportedly host an evening wedding reception for Jack and Eugenie at the Royal Lodge, the York Family home located about three miles south from Windsor Castle. Eugenie's parents, Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York, are also helping to organize the event.
“Sarah and Andrew are helping to organize the evening party. The plan is for a marquee to be set up in the grounds and dancing late into the night,” a source told Vanity Fair. “Eugenie and Jack are planning the whole thing but Sarah and Andrew are very involved. Sarah is bringing a very eclectic and exciting guest list to Windsor.”
There Will Be a Day-After Celebration
The following day, the couple will reportedly have a "festival and funfair" themed party on the grounds of the Royal Lodge. It will be "relaxed" with lots of food and drinks to emulate a carnival theme, which adds a nice modern touch to an otherwise-traditional royal wedding.
The Invitations
Vanity Fair published an exclusive first look at Eugenie and Jack's invitations, and they look completely different from Harry and Meghan's. Here's what they say:
"His Royal Highness The Duke of York KG and Sarah, Duchess of York, request the pleasure of the company of [insert name] at the Marriage of their daughter Her Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York with Mr. Jack Brooksbank at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on Friday 12th October, 2018 at 11 a.m. followed by a Reception at Windsor Castle."
You can see them for yourself here.
The Dress Code
The dress code is morning coat or a day dress with a hat, according to the invitation. Expect to witness plenty of wild royal hats throughout the day.
Check back here for updates as we learn more about Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's wedding.
