Princess Eugenie, Queen Elizabeth II’s granddaughter and daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, married longtime love Jack Brooksbank on Friday in the second royal wedding of 2018. NBC’s Keir Simmons takes TODAY inside the big day.</s>The 28-year-old bride, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, is ninth in line to the British throne

Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank after their wedding ceremony at St George‚Äôs Chapel, Windsor Castle, near London, England, Friday Oct. 12, 2018. (Andrew Matthews, Pool via AP)

Princess Eugenie married tequila executive Jack Brooksbank in a star-studded royal wedding at St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle Friday.

The 28-year-old bride, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, is ninth in line to the British throne. She wore a gown by British designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos and a diamond and emerald encrusted tiara loaned to her by the queen.

The queen and her husband, Prince Philip, attended the wedding, along with other senior royals, including Prince William and his wife Kate, the duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry with Meghan, the duchess of Sussex.

There has been doubts about whether the 97-year-old Philip would be well enough to attend, but he seemed to be in good form during a rare public appearance.

The A-list guests included Hollywood stars Demi Moore and Liv Tyler, fashion luminaries Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell and pop singer Robbie Williams, whose daughter was a bridesmaid.

There were occasional blue skies on a generally cloudy, gusty day as the royal standard flew atop the Windsor Castle complex, indicating the queen was in residence. The strong winds forced many women to hold on to their elaborate hats as they approached the chapel.

The couple got engaged in January when Brooksbank, 32, proposed during a holiday trip to Nicaragua in Central America. They had dated for seven years. They married in the same venue used in May by Harry and Meghan.

William and Kate’s 5-year-old son, Prince George, served as a page boy, and Princess Charlotte, 3, was one of six bridesmaids.

Eugenie, 28, works at a contemporary art gallery. Her sister, Princess Beatrice, served as maid of honour — she read a selection from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” during the service.

They are the daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who are divorced but enjoy an amicable relationship. They left the chapel together smiling as the newlyweds embarked on a horse-drawn carriage ride through parts of Windsor.

The queen hosted a champagne luncheon for the guests just after the ceremony, with a second reception planned for the evening.

Eugenie told ITV, which broadcast the hour-long service in Britain, that she was both excited and a bit on edge.

“It’s nerve-wracking and a bit scary and all the things that come with getting married, but at the end of the day you get to marry the person you love,” she said.

The couple invited 1,200 members of the public to come onto the castle grounds for a closer glimpse of proceedings. There were also crowds of well-wishers on the streets outside the imposing castle.

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.</s>Princess Eugenie of York married her longtime commoner boyfriend, Jack Brooksbank, Friday in a stunning Peter Pilotto gown and a royal Russian-style tiara, in a lower-key repeat of the nuptials that enchanted the world when Prince Harry wed his American girlfriend Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle in May.

The assembled guests featured her royal relatives led by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the bride's grandparents, who entered the church to a trumpet fanfare.

Harry and Meghan, who wore a deep navy blue coat-and-dress outfit by Givenchy, with a matching fascinator, entered the church to cheers, as did Prince William and Duchess Kate of Cambridge.

The bride's dress, by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos of the British-based label Peter Pilotto, featured a fitted bodice and full pleated skirt with an off-the-shoulder neckline that folds around the shoulders to a low back that draped into a flowing full-length train. The low back feature was at the specific request of Eugenie who had surgery at age 12 to correct scoliosis, according to Buckingham Palace.

She wore the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik Tiara, lent to her by the queen. The diamonds-and-emeralds tiara was made by Boucheron in 1919 in the "kokoshnik" style popularized in the Russian Imperial Court. Her diamond and emerald earrings were a wedding gift from the groom.

The royal bride may not be as well known outside Britain, let alone her groom, Jack Brooksbank, a former bartender turned tequila brand rep, but a royal wedding is still something in the United Kingdom and the ancient town of Windsor was celebrating.

Even before dawn, hours before the ceremony was to begin in St. George's Chapel inside the castle gates, people were gathering in the narrow flag-festooned streets in front of souvenir shops stuffed with royal wedding knickknacks (although much of it featured Harry and Meghan).

The wind was described as gusty, which has been a problem for the female guests and the elaborate hats that are required head gear at a royal wedding.

Celebrities among the guests were among the first of the arrivals, including Chelsy Davy, Prince Harry's former girlfriend who is a close friend of Eugenie. Liv Tyler, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell were also spotted entering the church. Cara Delevingne and Demi Moore were also there.

Harry and Meghan arrived to cheers, as did Prince William and Duchess Kate of Cambridge, who wore a claret-colored dress.

Eugenie's uncle, the queen's youngest son Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex, were among the first senior royals to arrive, with their son James, Viscount Severn. Their daughter, Lady Louise Windsor, will be in the bridal party.

They were followed by Eugenie's aunt, Princess Anne and her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence, and her daughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike Tindall, and her son, Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn.

Large signs at the castle's ticket booth welcomed people to the wedding, but many visitors earlier in the week seemed unaware of what was going to happen, the Associated Press reported.

"No interest," said Michael Taylor, a drummer from Chicago who toured the imposing castle Wednesday — but didn't know about the wedding. "I don't know anything about her. If she walked past me right now, I wouldn't even know."

Eugenie, 28, and one of Harry's cousins, is the younger daughter of Queen Elizabeth II's second son, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and the sister of Princess Beatrice, 30. Sarah wore a Kelly green dress and hat while Beatrice was in a royal blue off-the-shoulder dress with a headband-style fascinator.

Eugenie and her sister are among the eight grandchildren of the queen, 92, and her husband, Prince Philip, 97, who led the extended royal family at the wedding. Philip is frail and still recovering from hip surgery but he walked unaided behind his wife into the church. The queen was dressed in a pale blue coat and dress outfit and hat.

Eugenie is marrying her boyfriend of seven years, James "Jack" Brooksbank, 32, the commoner son of an accountant. A former manager of a celebrity nightclub in London, he now works as the European manager for George Clooney‘s Casamigos Tequila brand.

On the eve of the wedding the couple were interviewed on ITV, which is carrying the wedding live in the U.K. Eugenie said she is so excited about the wedding she will be “running down the aisle.”

Special guests representing British charities assembled inside the castle gates near the chapel where they watched guests and the wedding party arrive.

Some of the 800-plus guests and 1,200 special guests representing charities began arriving around 4 a.m. ET, two hours before the start of the ceremony.

Prince William and Duchess Kate's two eldest children, Prince George, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 3, served as page boy and bridesmaid - their third family wedding in 15 months. Wearing white outfits, the children appeared lively and excited.

The only senior member of the family who did not attend was Camilla Duchess of Cornwall, the wife of Prince Charles, Eugenie's uncle, who had a long-planned prior engagement at a school in Scotland.

As happened at the earlier wedding, the ceremony will be followed by a 15-minute carriage procession through part of Windsor in a shorter version of the carriage procession Harry and Meghan had.

After the procession, the families will assemble in the White Drawing Room at the castle to take the official pictures. Guests will attend a lunch hosted by the queen at the castle, followed by an evening reception hosted by Eugenie's parents at Royal Lodge on the castle estate.

The Sussex wedding featured two receptions, one hosted by the queen and one hosted by Prince Charles that evening. Eugenie and Jack will have a two-day reception, with an all-day festival-style event scheduled for Saturday at the Royal Lodge.

After the wedding, Eugenie, who works for a London art gallery, is expected to keep her royal title, HRH Princess Eugenie, but will likely add Mrs. Jack Brooksbank.

This wedding was intended to be way less noisy than Harry and Meghan's globally watched nuptials, so the amount of Eugenie-and-Jack swag available for purchase has been much reduced in comparison.

"It's going to be shirts and some mugs. A few people have been asking for it, but compared to Harry-Meghan, it's not that big," said Salman Khan at The King and Queen gift shop. Eugenie items have been hard to find because only a few suppliers are manufacturing them, he added.

"This is different, but it's still quite good for the town," said Khan. "The whole town is still excited. It's going to be a good day for everybody," he said.

Security has been omnipresent in the days leading up to the wedding, thanks to the presence of so many celebrities and members of the royal family.

Police teams checked and sealed water drains near the castle, and sniffer dogs sniffed for explosives in the shops, restaurants and tea rooms frequented by tourists.

The royal family is paying for the wedding, but the anti-monarchist group Republic is lobbying Parliament to prevent any public money from being spent on security or other wedding-related costs.

But that won't go over well in Windsor, the town that surrounds the near-1,000-year-old castle that is the seat of the royal Windsor dynasty to which Eugenie belongs. The royal family's popularity is higher than ever, and Harry and Meghan's wedding helped bring in even more tourists in recent months.

"We are getting a lot of American and Chinese and Spanish visitors," said Jag Khaira at the Nell Gwynn Tearoom. "A lot of tourists don't even know about this wedding Friday, but it will bring in the crowds and should be a good day for us."</s>WINDSOR, England — Britain’s Princess Eugenie married tequila brand ambassador Jack Brooksbank in a star-studded royal wedding Friday at St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

It was the second wedding extravaganza of the year for the royal family, which seems to be riding a wave of popularity as the younger generation comes to the fore and the widely-respected Queen Elizabeth II cuts back slightly on her public appearances.

The 28-year-old bride, the queen’s granddaughter, is ninth in line to the British throne. She wore a long-sleeved gown with a fitted top, a peplum and a long train by British-based designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos and a diamond-and-emerald tiara loaned to her by the queen.

The 92-year-old queen and her husband, Prince Philip, attended the wedding, along with other senior royals, including Prince Charles; Prince William and his wife Kate, the duchess of Cambridge; and Prince Harry with Meghan, the duchess of Sussex.</s>Britain will have its second royal wedding of the year when Princess Eugenie weds a tequila brand ambassador in a gala ceremony on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Britain will have its second royal wedding of the year when Princess Eugenie weds a tequila brand ambassador in a gala ceremony on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

WINDSOR, England (AP) — Britain’s Princess Eugenie married tequila brand ambassador Jack Brooksbank in a star-studded royal wedding Friday at St. George’s Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

It was the second wedding extravaganza of the year for the royal family, which seems to be riding a wave of popularity as the younger generation comes to the fore and the widely-respected Queen Elizabeth II cuts back slightly on her public appearances.

The 28-year-old bride, the queen’s granddaughter, is ninth in line to the British throne. She wore a long-sleeved gown with a fitted top, a peplum and a long train by British-based designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos and a diamond-and-emerald tiara loaned to her by the queen.

The 92-year-old queen and her husband, Prince Philip, attended the wedding, along with other senior royals, including Prince Charles; Prince William and his wife Kate, the duchess of Cambridge; and Prince Harry with Meghan, the duchess of Sussex.

There had been doubts about whether the 97-year-old Philip would be well enough to attend, but he seemed to be in good form during a rare public appearance. Prince Charles’ wife, Camilla, missed the wedding because of other commitments.

Eugenie’s sister, Princess Beatrice, served as maid of honor — she read a selection from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” during the service.

They are the daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who are divorced but enjoy an amicable relationship.

The A-list guests included Hollywood stars Demi Moore and Liv Tyler, fashion luminaries Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne and Naomi Campbell and pop singer Robbie Williams, whose daughter was a bridesmaid.

Eugenie’s dress was cut in a deep V in the front and the back, a feature requested by the bride that revealed a vertical scar from her surgery at age 12 to correct scoliosis. She has said previously it’s important for people to show their scars.

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, wore a fuchsia dress by Alexander McQueen and a hat by Philip Treacy — Britain’s premier milliner. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wore a navy dress and coat by Givenchy.

There were occasional blue skies on a generally cloudy, gusty day as the royal standard flew atop the Windsor Castle complex, indicating the queen was in residence. The strong winds forced many women to hold on to their elaborate hats as they approached the chapel.

Eugenie works at a contemporary art gallery. The couple, who had dated for seven years, got engaged in January when Brooksbank, 32, proposed during a trip to Nicaragua. They married in the same venue used in May by Harry and Meghan.

William and Kate’s 5-year-old son, Prince George, served as a page boy, and their daughter, 3-year-old Princess Charlotte, was one of six bridesmaids. There was no sign of 5-month-old Prince Louis, William and Kate’s youngest child.

The bride’s parents left the chapel together smiling as the newlyweds embarked on a horse-drawn carriage ride through parts of Windsor.

The queen hosted a champagne luncheon for the guests just after the ceremony, with a second reception planned for the evening.

Before the event, Eugenie told ITV, which broadcast the hour-long service in Britain, that she was both excited and a bit on edge.

“It’s nerve-wracking and a bit scary and all the things that come with getting married, but at the end of the day you get to marry the person you love,” she said.

The couple invited 1,200 members of the public to come onto the castle grounds for a closer glimpse of proceedings. There were also crowds of well-wishers on the streets outside the imposing castle, the site of Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle in May.

“I’m a royal superfan, so when her majesty organizes a big event for her granddaughter, I can’t stay at home,” said Joseph Afrane, 54. “Whether it’s rain or sunshine, I have to come down and support her majesty.”

Copyright © 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.</s>A host of celebrity guests are waiting in London's St George’s Chapel for the arrival of royal bride Princess Eugenie.

A star-studded congregation of 800 people will watch the Queen’s granddaughter wed tequila brand ambassador Jack Brooksbank in Windsor Castle’s 15th century church.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be among more than 40 members of the royal family gathering for the celebration.

Among those taking their VIP seats in the chapel were screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, model Pixie Geldof, Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy, comedian Jimmy Carr and artist Tracey Emin. Julian Fellowes arrives for the wedding of Princess Eugenie (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Pixie Geldof at the wedding of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Windsor was expected to escape the worst of Storm Callum, but conditions were very blustery as the guests arrived, with many holding on to their hats. Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy holds on to her hat as she and Lady Melissa Percy arrive at the chapel (Matt Crossick/PA)

One man was even seen to gallantly chase after a fellow guest’s hat as it blew off and rolled along the ground. A guest retrieves a hat as he arrives for the wedding (Aaron Chown/PA)

The gothic chapel was filled with autumnal flowers, chosen by Eugenie to evoke the rich and vibrant tones of the season.

The West Steps leading up to St George’s were lined on each side with a carpet of stunning blooms, and Liquid Amber trees. Flowers outside the West Door of St George’s Chapel (Steve Parsons/PA)

Two large trees framed the West Door, where Eugenie and Jack will appear after saying their vows.

In Windsor town, royals fan keen to catch a glimpse of the bride and groom noted it was quieter than for Harry and Meghan’s high-profile nuptials at the same venue in May.

Kerry Evans, 54, from Lincolnshire, has been in the crowds of well-wishers at the past two royal weddings.

She said: “I wanted to be part of the wedding and the traditions because it’s all part of being British. Royal fans in Windsor ahead of the wedding (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

“I thought there would be lots of people arriving but there aren’t, I’ve been waiting and waiting.”

Crowds of more than 100,000 lined the streets for Harry and Meghan’s big day in May.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be getting ready for their starring role among as page boy and bridesmaid, along with Zara and Mike Tindall’s spirited four-year-old daughter Mia, and Peter and Autumn Phillips’ daughters Savannah and Isla.

Robbie Williams and Ayda Field’s six-year-old daughter Theodora, Eugenie’s goddaughter Maud Windsor, and family friend Louis de Givenchy are also part of the gaggle of young helpers.

Criticism has already been levied at the estimated £2 million security bill, which falls to the taxpayer, for Eugenie’s wedding.

The policing costs will have been increased by the 1km carriage ride the couple will make through the town after the ceremony.

But Eugenie, who is not a working royal, and Jack will not head up the Long Walk like Harry and Meghan, but take a shorter route back to the castle.

Proud father the Duke of York will walk his 28-year-old daughter down the aisle.

Mother of the bride Sarah, Duchess of York – who spent years as an outcast from the royal family following her split from Andrew – will also take centre stage.

Her former father-in-law Philip is said to have never forgiven “Fergie” for the scandal she caused when she was caught in the infamous “toe-sucking” incident, having her feet kissed by financial adviser John Bryan in 1992.

About 1,200 members of the public are in the castle’s Lower Ward, with charity workers, local school children and royal household staff.- Press Association</s>Princess Eugenie's royal wedding is here as the Queen's granddaughter prepares to tie the knot in a lavish ceremony in Windsor.

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Eugenie, who is ninth in line to the throne, and tequila brand ambassador Jack Brooksbank will say their vows in the gothic surrounds of 15th century St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are all expected to be there for the grand royal celebration, joining an 850-strong congregation of celebrities, royals and VIP guests.

In a television interview ahead of the wedding, Jack paid tribute to his future wife, calling her a "bright shining light".

Eugenie told Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford from ITV's This Morning show, which will be screening the ceremony live, that her "humble and generous" husband-to-be had the ability to "make everyone feel so special".

Proud father the Duke of York will walk his 28-year-old daughter down the aisle.

Mother of the bride Sarah, Duchess of York - who spent years as an outcast from theroyal family following her split from Andrew, will also take centre stage for the high profile royal occasion.

Her former father-in-law Philip is said to have never forgiven "Fergie" for the scandal she caused when she was caught in the infamous "toe-sucking" incident, having her feet kissed by financial adviser John Bryan in 1992.

The couple's Order of Service revealed that Jack will not be wearing a ring and Eugenie will not promise to obey her husband.

A Gaelic Blessing will be sung by the choir, and Italian singer-songwriter Andrea Bocelli will perform Bach's Ave Maria.

Maid of honour Princess Beatrice - Eugenie's older sister - will read an extract from F Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby.

The bride and groom have chosen a traditional marriage ceremony which features language such as "thou" and "thee" instead of "you".

David Conner, the Dean of Windsor, will officiate over the vows and give the address.

Stars at the nuptials will include former Take That singer Robbie Williams and his wife and fellow X Factor judge Ayda Field, whose six-year-old daughter Theodora is one of the bridesmaids.

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Prince George and Princess Charlotte will also play a starring role among the young helpers, along with Zara and Mike Tindall's spirited four-year-old Mia and Peter and Autumn Phillips' daughters Savannah and Isla.

Maud Windsor, who is Eugenie's goddaughter and the daughter of Lord Frederick Windsor and his actress wife Sophie Winkleman, is also a bridesmaid.

George will be joined by fellow page boy Louis de Givenchy - the six-year-old son of JP Morgan banking executive Olivier de Givenchy and his wife Zoe.

Well known faces predicted to attend the second royal wedding of the year include singer Ellie Goulding and fiance Caspar Jopling, supermodel Cindy Crawford, David and Victoria Beckham, Harry's exes Cressida Bonas and Chelsy Davy, model Cara Delevingne, singer James Blunt and wife Sofia Wellesley, and George and Amal Clooney.

Jack works as a drinks executive for Casamigos tequila, which was founded by Clooney and Crawford's husband Rande Gerber.

Royal fans will be keen to see how the wedding compares to that of Harry and Meghan, who wed in the same venue just five months ago.

Crowds of more than 100,000 lined the streets for the duke and American former actress' big day in May.

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Criticism has already been levied at the estimated £2 million security bill, which falls to the taxpayer, for Eugenie's wedding.

The policing costs will have been increased by the 1km carriage ride the couple will make through the town after the ceremony.

But Eugenie, who is not a working royal, and Jack will not head up the Long Walk like Harry and Meghan, but take a shorter route back to the castle.

Windsor looks set to escape the worst of Storm Callum, but the conditions could be blowy on the dry and cloudy day.

Sarah Kent of the Met Office said: "The people trying to hold the train are going to have to be doing a good job if she's got a long one because the breeze will be catching it."

Erdem is the favourite to have designed Eugenie's wedding dress, with other suggestions including Suzannah and Stella McCartney.

The Queen is hosting an afternoon reception afterwards in the castle, while an evening party is expected at the York family home, the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park.

About 1,200 members of the public have been given balloted invites to the castle's Lower Ward, as have charity representatives, children from Eugenie's old schools, and royal household staff.

The service is set to be begin at around 11am.</s>WINDSOR, England — Princess Eugenie married tequila executive Jack Brooksbank in a star-studded royal wedding at St. George's Chapel on the grounds of Windsor Castle Friday.

The 28-year-old bride, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, is ninth in line to the British throne. She wore a gown by British designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos and a diamond and emerald encrusted tiara loaned to her by the queen.

The queen and her husband, Prince Philip, attended the wedding, along with other senior royals, including Prince William and his wife Kate, the duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry with Meghan, the duchess of Sussex.

There has been doubts about whether the 97-year-old Philip would be well enough to attend, but he seemed to be in good form during a rare public appearance.

The A-list guests included Hollywood stars Demi Moore and Liv Tyler, fashion luminaries Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell and pop singer Robbie Williams, whose daughter was a bridesmaid.

There were occasional blue skies on a generally cloudy, gusty day as the royal standard flew atop the Windsor Castle complex, indicating the queen was in residence. The strong winds forced many women to hold on to their elaborate hats as they approached the chapel.

The couple got engaged in January when Brooksbank, 32, proposed during a holiday trip to Nicaragua in Central America. They had dated for seven years. They married in the same venue used in May by Harry and Meghan.

William and Kate's 5-year-old son, Prince George, served as a page boy, and Princess Charlotte, 3, was one of six bridesmaids.

Eugenie, 28, works at a contemporary art gallery. Her sister, Princess Beatrice, served as maid of honour — she read a selection from F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" during the service.

They are the daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, who are divorced but enjoy an amicable relationship. They left the chapel together smiling as the newlyweds embarked on a horse-drawn carriage ride through parts of Windsor.</s>WINDSOR, England (REUTERS) - Final preparations were being made in the English town of Windsor on Thursday (Oct 11) for Britain's second major royal wedding this year, this time involving Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Princess Eugenie.

Eugenie, younger daughter of the Queen's third child Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, will tie the knot with Jack Brooksbank, at the monarch's Windsor Castle home on Friday.

The nuptials come just five months after the glittering wedding of Prince Harry, younger son of heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, and US actress wife Meghan, now the Duchess of Sussex, at the same location.

Eugenie, 28, ninth-in-line to the throne and a director at London's Hauser & Wirth art gallery, and Brooksbank, 32, who works in the drinks and hospitality industry, are copying some of her cousin's plans.

The couple, who met in the Swiss ski resort of Verbier in 2010 and got engaged in Nicaragua in January, have likewise invited 1,200 people from across Britain to join in the celebrations in the castle grounds and to watch the newlyweds leave St George's Chapel after the service.

They will then take an open-top carriage ride through Windsor, although it will be shorter than the one Harry and Meghan took in May when thousands thronged the streets and hundreds of millions worldwide watched on television.

"We think we've been blessed this year with two royal weddings," said Phillip Bicknell, the local council deputy leader.

"We're hoping she's going to have a great day and we're very pleased that she's shared her day with us."

Stars from the world of showbusiness and sport attended Harry's wedding and Buckingham Palace announced on Wednesday that one of Eugenie's bridesmaids will be Theodora Williams, the six-year-old daughter of former Take That singer Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field.

Three-year-old Princess Charlotte, daughter of second-in-line to the throne Prince William and his wife Kate, will also be a bridesmaid while her brother Prince George, five, will be a page boy. Eugenie's older sister Beatrice, 30, will be her maid of honour.

Nearly all Britain's senior royals are expected to attend although Prince Charles's wife Camilla will be absent as she has a prior engagement in Scotland. It was not certain whether the 92-year-old queen's husband Prince Philip, 97, who no longer carries out official duties, would be present.

The Dean of Windsor will officiate the ceremony while Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform during the service. Also among the guests will be the surgeon who carried out an operation to straighten Eugenie's back when she was 12, British media reported.

The ceremony will be broadcast on British TV and live streamed on the Royal Family and Prince Andrew's YouTube, Facebook and Twitter channels.

"I'm not stressed at all," Eugenie told Vogue magazine for its September issue. "It's very nerve-wracking because you want it to be perfect but then you realise that you're going to be with the person you love forever and nothing else really matters."

While the royal family is paying for the wedding itself, there has been disquiet among republicans and some newspapers over the security bill for the event, which has been estimated at more than £2 million (S$3.6 million), given that Eugenie does not carry out official royal duties.

About 38,000 people signed a petition, organised by campaign group Republic, against taxpayers' money being spent on the occasion.

"Most Brits opposed taxpayer funding of Prince Harry's wedding but as with all royal events were forced to accept it,"a spokesman for the group said.

"But there's something different about Friday's royal wedding, and people aren't happy."

Britain's top-selling Sun newspaper ran a front page story on Wednesday with the headline "£2m too much for Eugenie wedding", saying the event could have been held at a chapel near her childhood home.</s>The exquisite wedding was held in St George’s Chapel, the second royal wedding there this year after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry married in May. Windsor was full of well-wishers as the Royal Family and a host of big names and celebrities poured into the chapel to witness the nuptials. Eugenie, 28, looked beautiful in a chic Peter Pilotto dress with a low back, showing off her scar from scoliosis surgery in a nod to other sufferers and her surgeons. As she walked down the aisle, the newest member of the Royal family, 32-year-old Jack Brooksbank, mouthed to his bride that she looked 'perfect'.

Jack spoke first. He said: “I, Jack Christopher Stamp, take thee, Eugenie Victoria Helena to my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse: for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God’s holy law; and thereto I give thee my troth.” Princess Eugenie responded in kind: “I Eugenie Victoria Helena take thee Jack Christopher Stamp to my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse: for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health; to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God’s holy law; and thereto I give thee my troth.” Like her aunt, the late Princess Diana, and her cousins Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Eugenie did not vow to obey her husband. Diana was the first to break royal precedent in doing so, as Queen Elizabeth vowed to obey her husband, Prince Philip, at their wedding in 1948.

The rest of the ceremony was quite traditional. The maid of honour, Eugenie’s sister Princess Beatrice, delivered a reading from the Great Gatsby. Once outside on the steps of the chapel, the newlyweds kissed as the crowds of well-wishers cheered. The couple then hopped into a horse-drawn carriage for a quick procession through the Windsor streets before heading to the lunchtime reception hosted by the Queen.

The newlyweds left the reception in style, driving away in a genuine James Bond car which was originally made for the James Bond movie Spectre. Jack was said to have sighed a breath of relief as he got into the driver’s seat of the car. The bride and groom then headed to a black tie evening reception at the Royal Lodge. Saturday will be spent continuing the festivities at a further celebration at the Royal Lodge.
Princess Eugenie marries Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in the second British royal wedding in 2018.