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Weird detail in Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank’s official wedding china

PRINCESS Eugenie’s wedding china has just been released ahead of her October 12 nuptials — but there’s a big difference between hers and Prince Harry and Meghan’s.

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WITH less than a fortnight to go until Princess Eugenie gets married, her official wedding china has been revealed — and many royal watchers have pointed out it features a bizarre detail.

The Royal Collection Trust released photos of the china set to commemorate the special wedding day, October 12, The Sun reports.

Princess Eugenie’s official wedding china range.
Princess Eugenie’s official wedding china range.

The range comes with plates, cups and mugs decorated with a floral design and a large “E” logo for Eugenie.

While husband-to-be Jack Brooksbank is written inside the edge of the mug and underside of the plate, his initials don’t feature alongside his bride’s.

… But where’s the groom’s initial?
… But where’s the groom’s initial?

In comparison, the china released for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding has both of their initials lovingly inscribed together.

There’s a clear nod to both Harry and Meghan here.
There’s a clear nod to both Harry and Meghan here.

Princess Eugenie’s china collection features garlands of ivy, forget-me-nots, English wild bluebells and the white rose of York, in tribute to the royal’s title, Princess Eugenie of York.

Fans are now able to buy a coaster ($36), miniature teacup and saucer ($45), pillbox ($52) and tankard ($70) online.

Profits made from the sale of the collection will go back into the Royal Collection Trust charity.

One wrote: “Personally; I loved the design of Eugenie’s china, BUT, how can anyone justify selling china commemorating a royal member who describes herself as private citizen? Will I buy it? No”.

Another said: “Where’s the groom?”

The couple will be married in less than a fortnight. Picture: Heathcliff O’Malley, WP Pool/Getty Images
The couple will be married in less than a fortnight. Picture: Heathcliff O’Malley, WP Pool/Getty Images

The wedding is taking place on Friday, October 12, at the same venue as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

The pair are said to have invited 850 guests to St George’s Chapel, which outdoes Meghan and Harry’s 600 invitees.

Princess Eugenie’s wedding will draw plenty of comparisons to Harry and Meghan’s. Picture: Ben Birchhall/Pool via AP
Princess Eugenie’s wedding will draw plenty of comparisons to Harry and Meghan’s. Picture: Ben Birchhall/Pool via AP

The event will last two days and is being organised by Peregrine Armstrong-Jones, the man behind David and Victoria Beckham’s lavish nuptials.

According to The Sun, the party will feature a champagne reception hosted by the Queen.

There will be a horse-drawn carriage ride to St George’s Chapel, which will be laden with flowers arranged by Elton John’s florist.

There will be a three-course dinner in a marquee laid with a glass dance floor.

The first night will culminate in a “festival and funfair”-themed party where 500 guests including Naomi Campbell, George Clooney and Kate Moss will ride dodgems and play on coconut shies as Robbie Williams and Ellie Goulding perform.

Beefed up security measures are likely to include swarms of armed officers, a ban on drones flying over the castle and police lining the route.

Security for Eugenie’s wedding was initially set to cost around $1.35 million, but this is said to have increased due to overtime, cancelling holidays and the need for extra patrols.

This story originally appeared in The Sun and is republished here with permission.

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