HRH Prince Charles-Philippe d'Orléans and Diana, Duchess of Cadaval, 21 June 2008


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You can't say a lot of people from European royalty came....
Doesn't the French royal family have ties with them ?
 
There were 400 guests and we've only seen pictures of a fraction of that number.
 
I enjoyed the pictures a lot, though the dress isn't exactly flattering to the bride, it makes her look somewhat heavy, which she is not.
I thought that too, but after the church ceremony, when the bride took off the long-sleeved top it looked slimmer, I think. Anyway, it's a fabulously classic dress that will pass the test of time.
It's regal, it's unique... not something one of us would wear, and I do like that.
Also, I loved the detail of the embroidered Coat of Arms on the gown's train... it is certainly unique :flowers:
And the hairdo seems to be a creation of Alexandre.

I can't say the same about the flowergirls... That hat (even with the associations to the Portuguese maritime culture), seems a bit ridiculous to me... sorry, Carolina Herrera:cool:

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(samples by Isifa)



BTW, on another note, it seems D. Henrique de Bragança is done with his "girlfriend", since he appears on photos alone with his brother D. Miguel and Infanta Pilar of Spain.
 
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Thanks, Warren ;)
Some more photos were added, especially to the last set of pics. ;)
 
Thanks for all the pics Elsa!:flowers:
I agree with you about the dress: simple, but beautiful and absolutely regal.
I also agree about the flowergirls' straw hats.:eek:
 
I don't like Claudine's outifts and I also don't like the flowersgirls hats... It seems so weird that Carolina Herrera has created something so ugly for the children.

Dona Isabel was indeed very pretty on both events (pre-wedding dinner and Wedding day).
The dress she wore on the Dinner is very beautiful, it's one of my favourits I must say. She wore it on previous events.

D. Duarte seems very proud escorting Diana. It must be difficult for her for not having her father with her on this so important day.

Caras magazine will have a special number about this event, I hope they give more pictures and small interviews with the couple, families and guests.

I hope Alexandra (Diana's sister) marry a Royal so we can have another royal wedding like this one in Portugal :D
 
Caras magazine will have a special number about this event, I hope they give more pictures and small interviews with the couple, families and guests.
Regina, do you know when will that extra number be out there... I suppose it will be before the next issue is published.
 
Regina, do you know when will that extra number be out there... I suppose it will be before the next issue is published.

About the extra number, read here (two last posts)

Caras is out on Wednesday so yes, I suppose the special number will be out there tomorrow. Hopefully, it will. :flowers:
 
BTW, on another note, it seems D. Henrique de Bragança is done with his "girlfriend", since he appears on photos alone with his brother D. Miguel and Infanta Pilar of Spain.


It would be rather a faux-pas of Dowager Duchess Claudine to invite D.Henrique's special friend to an event attended by TRH the Duke and Duchess of Bragança.

It is well known what BOTH think of the lady :whistling:
 
Who was the special friend again? Lili Caneças, right?

I agree, the dowager duchess does not look her best, esp. the sleeveless dress at the pre-wedding event were not flattering her shape, which was very visible on the picture where she posed with the mother of CP, Princess Beatrice d' Orleans. Anyway, I suppose Claudine couldn't care less, her daughter is happily married, strengthening her stolen title and no Rosalinda in sight ;).
 
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It would be rather a faux-pas of Dowager Duchess Claudine to invite D.Henrique's special friend to an event attended by TRH the Duke and Duchess of Bragança.

I don't see them together for a long time. I agree it would not be a smart idea to invite Isabel Nogueira to this wedding. Not only because D. Duarte dislike this friendship but also because she never was a friend of Claudine's family and she is not D. Henrique's official fiancée, but only a special friend.
 
Who was the special friend again? Lili Caneças, right? i


:D :D :D No, Marengo. Lili is now the special friend of a very young man. I think Elsa and JSP are talking about Isabel Nogueira.

I agree, the dowager duchess does not look her best, esp. the sleeveless dress at the pre-wedding event were not flattering her shape, which was very visible on the picture where she posed with the mother of CP, Princess Beatrice d' Orleans. Anyway, I suppose Claudine couldn't care less, her daughter is happily married, strengthening her stolen title and no Rosalinda in sight ;).

I loved this wedding and I love this couple but somehow I feel a bit sorry for Rosalinda. Maybe she could have been invited by Diana... but then again, she wouldn't accept the invitation I guess. In the last Hola magazine, Diana was asked "do you have brothers or sisters?" and she said "I have a sister, Alexandra". This means she doesnt consider Rosalinda and his half brother as her siblings :(

Anyway, this is a topic for another thread, sorry :)
 
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A picture from the Portuguese magazine Caras here. And read the article here.

From what I could see from the small pictures of isifa it seems that Infanta Pilar attended the wedding too, as a Marrocan prince. Also: the count and countess of Paris, Princess Teresa of Brazil, the duke and duchess of Bragança, the duke and duchess of Angouleme, prince Kardam and princess Myriam of Bulgaria, princesses Gloria, Elisabeth and Maria Theresa of Thurn und Taxis, the duke of Vendome, the duke and duchess of Castro (!) and Princess Chantal of France with baron Sambucy de Sorgue.

I didn't recognise any Württemberg or Calabria relatives though.

So far I only saw Princess Chantal with her husband and one of her sons with the groom.
C. D'Euvreux smashing as always but Mmme Crepy must have ran out of fabric.....
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The bride was beautiful. Beautiful pictures.
 
This is funny, Charles and Diana.:lol:
Beautiful gown! How long was the train?
 
I have to say, I don't like the bride's choice of dress. It is VERY plain. I think the sleeve is an unflattering cut and length. I love the full veil. Very traditional.

Her eyes are so bright and expressive. You can really see the love and excitement. How old is she?
 
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This is funny, Charles and Diana.:lol:
Beautiful gown! How long was the train?
Well, the Duke and Duchess of Castro can be technically Charles and Camilla in English.

BTW, not really familiar with Portuguese royals. Who is Don Henrique's "special friend" and what is her story that would make the Duke and Duchess of Braganza dislike her?
 
Wow! lovely wedding - the gown was really very simple -- hard to tell in the photos but the elbow length sleeves on the "jacket" worn over the sleeveless
gown were not a flattering length. I wish there had been a bit of lace or something on the gown to make it more interesting.
Fabulous hairdo on the bride - she looks like a young woman with such a sparkling personality - her ball dress for Friday night was magnificent.
Did Carolina Herrera design the outfits for the children also?
Guests: Where was the rest of the Orleans side of the family? Where was the Duc d'Orleans? He is the TWIN brother of Charles Philippe's father, for crying out loud! And all of the sisters? Helene, Diane, Anne, etc.?
And the Duchess of Castro (Calabria?) - I think that her name is Camille -
Her gown Friday night was so ugly and the outfit which she wore to the wedding!!! Was she serious!!?? Unbelievably atrocious - what was she thinking?
 
I think her dress is timeless and elegant. Something that never goes out of fashion. She was a beautifull bride and i love that tiara.
 
I find strange that the official site of Prince Charles-Philippe doesnt present any picture or news of the Wedding...

I've talked to two friends and they think that Diana seems more in love than him. In fact, looking at the pictures, I dont see him so enthusiastic as she was, buy that's because he seems shy, IMO.
 
There are pics of them on the website and their engagement. Maybe the site just hasn't been updated yet.

I see love in his eyes from the pics. They look good together even though I wouldn't call them "beautiful" they are certainly handsome. :flowers:
 
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Well, the Duke and Duchess of Castro can be technically Charles and Camilla in English.

BTW, not really familiar with Portuguese royals. Who is Don Henrique's "special friend" and what is her story that would make the Duke and Duchess of Braganza dislike her?

Empress, read this thread :flowers:
 
From what I could see from the small pictures of isifa it seems that Infanta Pilar attended the wedding too, as a Marrocan prince. Also: the count and countess of Paris, Princess Teresa of Brazil, the duke and duchess of Bragança, the duke and duchess of Angouleme, prince Kardam and princess Myriam of Bulgaria, princesses Gloria, Elisabeth and Maria Theresa of Thurn und Taxis, the duke of Vendome, the duke and duchess of Castro (!) and Princess Chantal of France with baron Sambucy de Sorgue.

I didn't recognise any Württemberg or Calabria relatives though.

Added to them:
AD Josef and ADss Maria of Austria
AD Simeon and ADss Maria of Austria (nee Bourbon-Two-Sicilies)
The duke of Viseu
The duke of Coimbra
Don Luis Medina (brother of the Duke of Feria)
Axel Sambucy de Sorgue
Princesses Clothilde and Adelaide d'Orleans

According to manuel and Jose on the FIRMB:
Princess Cristina of the Two Sicilies and husband
The Duke and Duchess of Noto

No Wurttembergs, no Limburg-Stirums, no Aosta's, no Schonborns, none of the branch of Prince Jaques and Gersende (duke and duchess of Orleans) and none of the de la Marche branch either.

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Now did anybody see a picture of Prince Francois d'Orleans, brother of Charles-Phillipe? I don't think I ever saw one actually.
 
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