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Emma Shacklock

Ever wondered what Carole Middleton’s wedding dress was like? We've just seen a full-length glimpse

Carole Middleton attends on day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2025.

Unlike both of her daughters, who went for gorgeous lace-sleeved gowns on their big days, Carole Middleton’s wedding dress was far less traditional with its boho style. The Princess of Wales’s parents haven't publicly shared pictures from their 1980 nuptials and yet we know exactly what Carole’s dress was like, thanks to her daughter-in-law.

When James Middleton married Alizée Thevenet in 2021 the bride said "I do" wearing Carole’s bardot-neckline gown. To celebrate their 4th wedding anniversary James has shared two never-before-seen pictures on Instagram - including a full-length glimpse at the dress.

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