Within the last several years, we’ve been lucky enough to experience two weddings of the British royal family. Kate Middleton and Prince William said “I do” in 2011. Then Prince Harry and Meghan Markle became husband and wife in 2018.

The weddings celebrating their unions had some key similarities but overall were quite different. After all, William and Kate will likely become King and Queen Consort one day, while Harry and Meghan have a less “royally traditional” relationship.

 Here are some differences you may have missed between the two lavish weddings. Did any of these differences give a clue that Harry and Meghan might step away from their official duties as royals? You decide.

Walking Down The Aisle

The Royal Wedding Cakes

The Kiss

The Two Tiaras

The Engagement Rings

The Two Wedding Reception Dresses

The Middletons’ Attire For Both Weddings

The Beckhams

A Closer Look At The Beautiful Bouquets

Kate Had A Maid Of Honor, Meghan Had Page Boys

Waving To The Crowd

The Grooms

Duchess Catherine Of Cambridge’s Dress

Some Thought Kate Wore White To Meghan’s Wedding

The Duchess Of Sussex’s Wedding Dress

The Mother Of The Bride

Prince Charles’ Two Outfits

Not Everyone Was Invited To The Evening Wedding Receptions

Kate Is Thoroughly British

Meghan’s LA Background

Chelsy Davy’s Royal Wedding Outfits

The Price Tag Of Each Wedding (Prince William and Kate’s 2011 wedding cost $34 million. In 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding cost $55 million )

From Light To Bright: The Queen’s Royal Wedding Attire

The Royal Wedding Veils

Pippa Middleton’s Outfits Caught Attention

The Bride’s Earrings

Princess Anne Wore Different Shades of Purple

The Crowds On The Big Day

The Phillips’ Attire – Prince William And Harry’s Cousin

Lady Kitty Spencer’s Elegant Dresses

Prince Philip’s Attire