She hasn’t even worn it yet, but the frock already has everyone talking.
When Meghan Markle wed Prince Harry in May, many royal watchers were focused more on the simple and chic design of the Givenchy frock than the estimated $349,000 (AU) price tag.
And when The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wed back in April 2011, fans were fixated on Pippa Middleton’s derriere than the cost of Kate’s Alexander McQueen dress (approx. $436,000).
But as Princess Eugenie prepares to walk down the aisle on October 12th, UK citizens are already up in arms over the royal bride’s wedding gown she plans to wear when she says ‘I do’ to fiancé Jack Brooksbank.
With the wedding to be held at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle (the same spot Harry and Meghan wed) and estimated to cost around $3.5 million, citizens are furious that it will be taxpayers who will be footing the bill rather than her father Prince Andrew.
As government cuts to welfare and the public health system are implemented many are voicing their anger over the money being spent for yet another extravagant royal wedding rather than looking after the people of the UK.
And while we all did love seeing Prince Harry and Prince William marry in the most OTT ways, let’s be honest, the biggest issue people have is that the Princes actually deserved something over the top because they actually carry out royal duties, whereas Princess Eugenie does not.
Chris Williamson, UK labour MR has also labeled the decision as outrageous, claiming taxpayers money is best spent elsewhere.
“It really is an outrage when you’ve got people sleeping rough and gripped by poverty that people are indulging in this conspicuous consumption,” he told The Mirror.
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