12 unforgettable royal wedding dresses to inspire Meghan Markle

Casey Hollister

As the world eagerly awaits the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Yahoo Style has decided to prepare for the moment by taking a look at past royal wedding dresses truly fit for a princess or queen. Many are replete with tons of lace and embellishments, best paired with tiaras and a sea of wide-eyed onlookers.

From the dresses of Kate Middleton to Princess Hajah of Brunei, courtesy of designers from Christian Dior to Valentino, we have rounded up a dozen of the best royal wedding dresses ever in the video above. We’re sure Markle will make the list after her big day, but until then, maybe this can inspire her.

Catherine Middleton arrive to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The marriage of the second in line to the British throne is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and will be attended by 1900 guests, including foreign Royal family members and heads of state. Thousands of well-wishers from around the world have also flocked to London to witness the spectacle and pageantry of the Royal Wedding.
With her sister, Pippa, holding her train, Kate Middleton arrives for her wedding to Prince William at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, in London.