Wedding dress of Catherine Middleton display at Buckingham Palace from 23 July 2011 until 3 October 2011 during the annual summer exhibition. Before the day, there was much speculation as to what Middleton would choose for her dress. On 6 March, "The Sunday Times" reported on speculation that Middleton had chosen McQueen designer Sarah Burton. Their report stated: "A fashion source said that the dress will be a combination of Middleton's own design ideas and Burton's deep knowledge and understanding of high fashion." The label and Burton both denied any involvement. Burton's work came to the notice of Middleton in 2005 when she attended the
Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester in 1971 to work at the Danish Embassy in London. Birgitte first met Prince Richard of Gloucester, the younger son of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, in the late 1960s in Cambridge. In February 1972, they became engaged. The groom designed her coral and silver engagement ring. They married on 8 July 1972 at St Andrew's Church, Barnwell, Northamptonshire. The bride's wedding dress was designed by Norman Hartnell. It had a "high collar, simple skirt and small train, and long sleeves all done in white Swiss organdie with a floral embossing." Instead of wearing