What represented India on Meghan Markle’s wedding dress?

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Actress Meghan Markle tied the knot with Prince Harry on 19 May in the much-anticipated royal wedding. The bride looked like a dream as she walked down the aisle in her flowy white dress. Although the dress designed by Givenchy creative looked quite simple it wasn’t actually. The boat necked long-sleeved dress had a five-metre-long veil and a sparkling tiara, which were the highlights of her look.

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The head of Givenchy creative, Clare Waight Keller aimed to create an “epitomises a timeless minimal elegance” with Meghan for her wedding dress. In a statement issued by the palace, they said, “The focus of the dress is the graphic open bateau neckline that gracefully frames the shoulders and emphasizes the slender sculpted waist.”

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Meghan’s veils that were made of silk tulle had flowers embroidered on it, giving tribute to  53 countries of the Commonwealth. Among all of the flora, the Indian lotus too found its place on the bride’s veil.

“Ms. Waight Keller designed a veil representing the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in one spectacular floral composition,” the palace further added.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle exchanged the vows at St. Geroge’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.