Princess Beatrice’s Surprise Wedding Had a “Secret Garden” Theme

2020 has been a difficult year for anyone who planned to get married. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has put many celebrations on pause, and royal families around the globe have not been exempt from it. That said, the public's imagination still remains captured when royal nuptials are celebrated with grand ceremonies, elaborate gowns, and dazzling tiaras—even surprise weddings. Princess Beatrice was the latest royal to tie the knot, marrying Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi with a small ceremony at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge in Windsor.

From deposed princes to reigning kings, each royal family has its own distinct customs and traditions all of which are teeming with grandeur. Below, you’ll find the best royal weddings from around the world.