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There's an engagement announcement -

An official engagement announcement is made to the public.

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There's an engagement announcement -

A photo shoot is also part of the occasion. Remember this one from Harry and Meghan?

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There's an interview -

The royal engagement announcement is usually followed by an interview. 

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The Queen or the King must approve the marriage -

In line with the Royal Marriages Act of 1772, royals must get permission from the sovereign to marry.

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Royals can't marry Catholics - The 1701 Act of Settlement prohibits this from happening. Meghan Markle, for instance, had to be baptized into the Church of England before her wedding.

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The monarch sends the invitations -

The wedding invitations are sent out in the name of the sovereign. 

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The most traditional site for a royal ceremony -

Traditionally, the Chapel Royal at St. James Palace has housed most royal weddings, including those of Queen Anne, George III, George IV, Queen Victoria, and George V.

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The bride must wear white -

This is a tradition in many parts of the world, but it wasn't a tradition in the royal family until Queen Victoria got married in 1840.

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Wedding dresses are made out of lace -

Like the Princess of Wales' wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.

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Tiara -

The royal bride always wears a tiara. Here's Meghan Markle wearing Queen Mary's bandeau tiara.

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Military uniform -

Traditionally, royal males serve in the military, so they wear a military uniform to their weddings. 

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Bouquet -

Since the wedding of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, all royal brides have left their bouquet at the grave of the 'Unknown Warrior' in Westminster Abbey.

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Bouquet -

Traditionally, the bouquet contains a sprig of myrtle. This tradition dates back to Queen Victoria.

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Cakes -

There are usually two cakes in the wedding reception. This is one from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. 

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Cakes -

The traditional flavor is fruitcake. Here are the wedding cakes of Charles and Diana (left), and William and Kate (right).

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Cakes -

A piece of the wedding cake is then sent by mail to guests as a thank-you.

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The Royal family pays for the wedding -

Which goes against many cultures' traditions where the bride's family usually pays for the wedding. 

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Glass coach -

The Royal family usually travels to and from the wedding venue in this carriage. Though it wasn't used in the latest royal weddings. 

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Special seats -

Traditionally, the royal family sits on the right side of the church during the wedding ceremony. Unless the groom is not royal, in which case they sit on the left side.

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Bridesgroom doesn't have a best man -

Instead they have "supporters." Prince William broke this tradition by naming his brother best man.

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Children are an important part of the wedding -

Royal weddings have designated page boys and bridesmaids.

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Royal wedding bands -

These are traditionally made of Welsh gold.

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Appearance at Buckingham Palace -

Following the wedding, newlyweds make an appearance and kiss in front of the crowd.

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There is an official wedding portrait -

Like this one from Prince Charles and Diana's wedding. 

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Women are required to wear hats -

Hats are a big part of royal weddings. Most women wear them. 

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There are two wedding receptions -

Traditionally, there's an official seated wedding breakfast after the ceremony, and then a gathering in the evening.

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A princess is not always a princess -

Women who marry royal male heirs get their husbands' titles, but do not automatically become princesses. 

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A princess is not always a princess -

They don't have the "princess" title before their names unless they have royal blood, i.e. Diana, Princess of Wales.

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Princes also have bachelor parties -

Or as the British call it: a stag party. 

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No politics -

Royals have a public role, so when you marry a royal you can't be active in politics. 

See also: Everything 'The Crown' on Netflix got wrong

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