
Meghan Markle has surprised everyone by wearing a wedding dress designed by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller after months of speculation linking her to other designers - including Ralph & Russo and Erdem - and moved her groom to tears in the stunning classic creation.

An emotional Harry told his bride 'you look amazing' after she wafted down the aisle in the classic silk gown in pure white, with a 15ft veil embroidered with flowers of the Commonwealth.

The veil is made from silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza, while the look was completed by a Cartier bracelet and earrings and a Queen Mary diamond bandeau tiara, loaned to her by the Queen.

Meghan chose acclaimed British designer, Clare Waight Keller, 48, from Birmingham, the first female Artistic Director at the historic French fashion house Givenchy, to design her dress after meeting in early 2018.

The bespoke creation is estimated to have cost £200,000, including £78,000 for custom-made fabric and £4,000 for fittings.

The pair worked closely together on the design, with Ms. Waight Keller carrying out extensive research at fabric mills throughout Europe, to develop an exclusive double bonded silk cady especially for Meghan.

Together, the pair decided this was perfect for the round sculptural look required while the soft matt lustre, bonding process and pure white colour bring a fresh modernity to the dress.

In a statement, Ms Waight Keller said: 'It has been an immensely rewarding experience to get to know Meghan on a personal level, one I will forever carry with me. The House of Givenchy joins me in wishing her and Prince Harry every wish of happiness in their future.'

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The bride stunned in a classic pure white Givenchy silk wedding gown as made her way down the aisle at St George's Chapel to marry Prince Harry

The dress that made Harry cry: The emotional prince told Meghan, 'you look amazing' as she arrived at the altar in her bespoke Givenchy gown

The glowing bride chose an Audrey Hepburn-style gown in a classic style as opposed to the beaded number she was predicted to wear

Meghan's veil is five meters long and made from silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza

Meghan surprised everyone by choosing a timeless gown from Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller, who was on hand to assist the bride with her train as she stepped out of her car at St George's Chapel

Meghan's designer Clare Waight Keller was on hand to assist the bride throughout the ceremony, as she did not have adult bridesmaids for her big day

Meghan Markle arrives at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle for her wedding to Prince Harry, wearing a dress and veil made by Givenchy

Meghan's dress features a graphic open bateau neckline and slender sculpted waist, teamed with a silk tulle veil with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers

The timeless gown managed to balance drama with simplicity, thanks to a beautifully embellished veil

The beaming bride opted for classic simplicity for her dress design, which has been widely praised by other bridal designers and fashion experts

Meghan and Harry's kiss sparked huge cheers from people outside the chapel and the 100,000 watching on the streets of Windsor

Royal wave: Meghan waves gracefully as her husband smiles as the procession weaves its way through the streets of Windsor

Meghan was said to be impressed by Ms Waight Keller's timeless and elegant aesthetic, impeccable tailoring, and relaxed demeanour and wanted to highlight the success of a leading British talent who has now served as the creative head of three globally influential fashion houses – Pringle of Scotland, Chloé, and now Givenchy.

The result was a dress which epitomises a timeless minimal elegance referencing the codes of the iconic House of Givenchy and showcasing the expert craftsmanship of its world-renowned Parisian couture atelier founded in 1952.

In keeping with the heritage of the house of Givenchy, the 'pure lines' have been created using six meticulously placed seams, and features a graphic open bateau neckline and slender sculpted waist.

The lines of the dress extend towards the back where the train flows in soft round folds cushioned by an underskirt in triple silk organza. The slim three-quarter sleeves add a note of refined modernity.

Meghan's something borrowed: Which tiara did she wear? The sparkling tiara Meghan wore on her wedding was the Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau, which was loaned to her by Harry's grandmother the Queen from the Royal Collection. Royal brides are traditionally loaned priceless heirlooms to wear on their wedding day. Meghan could have chosen the Spencer tiara - famously worn by Harry's later mother Diana, Princess of Wales when she married the Prince of Wales in 1981. But Meghan has instead selected this little known piece, which features a magnificent floral-shaped suspended brooch in the centre made of a large round diamond surrounded by nine smaller circular diamonds. It was specifically made for the Queen's grandmother Queen Mary in 1932 to accommodate the detachable brooch, which was given to Mary as a wedding present in 1893 by the County of Lincoln. The bandeau is a flexible band of 11 intricate glittering sections, pierced with interlaced ovals and pave set with large and small brilliant diamonds. The bandeau and the brooch were bequeathed by Queen Mary to her granddaughter the Queen on her death in 1953. Meghan Markle wore a diamond tiara belonging to the Queen's grandmother Queen Mary (LEFT). The stunning piece was designer for Queen Mary (right) in 1932 and features a diamond brooch she received as a wedding present in 1893 The bandeau, chosen from Her Majesty's collection, is formed as a flexible band of eleven sections, pierced with interlaced ovals and pavÈ set with large and small brilliant diamonds Meghan's sparkling tiara is Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau, which has been loaned to her by Harry's grandmother the Queen Advertisement

Meghan was eager to incorporate a nod to all 53 countries of the Commonwealth into her special day, and asked for a veil embellished with the distinctive flora of each Commonwealth country united in a single spectacular floral composition.

It's already been established that the Commonwealth family of nations will be a central part of Harry and Meghan's work after the Queen appointed her grandson as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador.

Kensington Palace said that Meghan 'wanted to express her gratitude for the opportunity to support the work of the Commonwealth by incorporating references to its members into the design of her wedding dress'.

Significant time was spent researching the flora of each Commonwealth country while Ms. Waight Keller spent many hours ensuring that every flower is unique.

Lesotho, for example, was represented by a spiral aloe, Bangladesh was symbolised by a white water lily and Grenada had a bougainvillea. Australia was represented by golden wattles, and Nigeria had a yellow trumpet.

The new Duchess of Sussex had her veil embroidered with flowers to represent the countries of the Commonwealth

Meghan Markle waves from a carriage after the wedding ceremony wowed huge crowds today

Meghan Markle launched her own mini-revolution as she married Prince Harry today in a relaxed and multi-cultural wedding Harry's relatives will never seen before

Meghan Markle was said to have chosen the Givenchy designer after being impressed by her classic aesthetic and down-to-earth attitude

Givenchy also designed the bridesmaids dresses for Princess Charlotte, Ivy Mulroney, Florence van Cutsem, Zalie Warren and Ryaln and Remy Litt

The bride surprised everyone by choosing Givenchy to designer her dress for the big day

Meghan Markle has surprised everyone by wearing a wedding dress designed by Givenchy's Clare Waight Keller after months of speculation liking her to other designers, such as Erdem. Her shoes, just seen, were also by Givenchy

After months of speculation, Meghan provided a huge surprise on her wedding day with her choice of designer. The bride being welcome to the ceremony by the Dean of Windsor at St George's Chapel

Meghan Markle has married Prince Harry in a moving service officiated by the Archbishop of Canterbury and watched by millions around the world

Screaming crowds: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were greeted with cheering and whoops from well-wishers lining the path

The bride and groom paused on the steps of St George's Chapel to catch a moment to speak as they left the ceremony

The bride and groom turned to check on their guests as they made their way out of the church ahead of Prince Charles, The Duchess of Cornwall and Meghan's mother Doria Ragland

Bride and groom treated royal fans to a carriage procession on Castle Hill outside Windsor Castle after the ceremony

Time to celebrate! The happy couple enjoyed a carriage ride around Windsor to greet members of the public after their ceremony at St George's Chapel

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland were respectively represented by a rose, a daffodil, a flax flower and a thistle.

Each flower was worked flat, in three dimensions to create a unique and delicate design. The workers spent hundreds of hours meticulously sewing and washing their hands every thirty minutes to keep the tulle and threads pristine.

In addition to the flora of the Commonwealth, Ms. Markle also selected two personal favourite flowers to be featured on the veil.

How much did Meghan's wedding dress cost? Celebrity stylist Lucas Armitage told Femail that a dress like Meghan's is likely to cost in the region of £200,000. 'A whole team would be dedicated to every detail of the dress, the fabric, the pattern, the toiles all working in tandem to create the effortlessly chic piece,' he xplained. 'Don't underestimate its understated veneer, every stitch and every seam will have been meticulously planned to perfection to give it the perfect regal aesthetic. 'I predict it will have cost around the £200K mark for such a couture approach to bridal.' Bespoke fabric from a Parisian mill: £60,000 Multiple fittings: £35,000 Seamstress and toile making: £74,000 Designing and pattern cutting: £25,000 Additional alterations pre-wedding day: £4000 TOTAL: £198,000 Celebrity stylist Lucas Armitage told Femail that a dress like Meghan's is likely to cost in the region of £200,000 Advertisement

One was Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox), which grows in the grounds of Kensington Palace in front of Nottingham Cottage, and the California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) the State flower from Ms. Markle's place of birth, California.

Symmetrically placed at the very front of the veil, crops of wheat are delicately embroidered and blend into the flora, to symbolise love and charity.

In addition to making Meghan's dress Clare Waight Keller designed Meghan's wedding shoes, based on a Givenchy refined pointed couture design made of a silk duchess satin.

Meghan was giggling throughout the carriage journey after she was officially welcomed to Britain's royal family

The off-the-shoulder boat neck of Meghan's Givenchy gown gave Meghan's timeless dress a fresh and modern twist

Outside St George's Chapel up to 100,000 fevered well-wishers have gathered in glorious British sunshine and cheered the couple as they started their new married life in the grand Ascot Landau carriage

Harry looked very emotional at points in the service and several others in the congregation were in tears on their happy day

Laughter: One of the well-wishers in the crowds makes Meghan laugh and Prince Harry smile as they continue with their 25-minute tour of the royal market town

The couple, who are now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, organised a wedding that reflected both their backgrounds

Meghan and Harry process out of the chapel after exchanging vows in a quite extraordinary wedding today

A vision in white: Meghan Markle smiles to the camera as she rides alongside her husband Prince Harry

Harry looked delighted as he walked his new wife out of St George's Chapel to start their new life together

The new Duke and Duchess of Sussex in the Ascot Landau carriage leave Windsor Castle during the procession after getting married

Harry and Meghan leaving the church as husband and wife after exchanging vows at St George's Chapel

Sealed with a kiss: The pair paused on the steps as they left from the West Door of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Picture of happiness! Meghan was beaming from ear to ear ahead of the carriage procession

Bridesmaids, including Princess Charlotte, received white leather Aquazurra shoes monogrammed with their initials and the wedding date as a keepsake. Right: Meghan's close friend Jessica Mulroney with her daughter Ivy and the Duchess of Cambridge accompanying Princess Charlotte and Florence van Cutsem

She also created the six young Bridesmaids' dresses in the Givenchy Haute Couture Atelier in Paris to 'have the same timeless purity as Ms. Markle's dress'.

They were made of ivory silk radzimir, and were high-waisted with short puff sleeves, hand finished with a double silk ribbon detail tied at the back in a bow.

The bridesmaids' dresses included pockets and pleated skirt and each little girl also wore a flower crown chosen by Harry and Meghan, which replicated the flowers used in the bridal bouquet.

The six young girls were wearing white leather Aquazurra shoes, each monogrammed with the bridesmaid's initials, and the wedding date.

Kensington Palace said they were a gift from Meghan as a keepsake of the special day for Princess Charlotte, Harry's goddaughters three-year-old Florence van Cutsem, Meghan's goddaughters, Remi and Rylan Litt, six and seven respectively, and four-year-old Ivy Mulroney.

In a statement released this afternoon, the designer said that it had been an honour to work on perhaps her most high profile project to date.

Who is Meghan's designer Clare Waight Keller? EXCLUSIVE by Tracey Kandohla for MailOnline Birmingham-born mum-of-three Clare Waight Keller, 48, became the first female artistic director of Givenchy in 2017. The 48-year-old daughter of a legal secretary and an engineer is known for her low-key and charming demeanour, in stark contrast to previous prima donna male predecessors, such as the controversial John Galliano. Waight Keller joined Calvin Klein on the strength of her graduate collection at St Martin's, then was snapped up by Ralph Lauren to design menswear, before becoming creative director at Pringle and then Chloé. Having designed handbag after bestselling handbag, she's rumoured to have left because Chloé wouldn't agree to 'salary increases proportionate to sales'. She is married to U.S. architect Philip Keller and lives a Eurostar chic lifestyle with a farmhouse in Cornwall and a cavernous apartment on Paris's Bois de Boulogne. Her brother Will Waight told of the family's 'immense pride' in Clare as they revealed they been sworn to secrecy about the stunning gown which made Prince Harry weep. He and his parents had only been told his younger sister had been tasked with 'her best job yet' a few days before her creation was unveiled to the world. Telecoms expert Will told MailOnline: 'We had no idea Clare was the designer until she told us just two days before the wedding. There were only a few people in the know and we were all sworn to secrecy.' The dad-of-two, who watched the American actress tie the knot with her Prince on TV at his home in Birmingham, West Midlands, said: 'Meghan looked fantastic. My sister said the dress had to look just perfect and it did, they couldn't leave anything to chance.' An emotional Harry told his bride 'you look amazing' after she glide down the aisle in the timeless classic silk gown. Excited Will, 42, said: 'We couldn't wait to see the dress and we were very impressed with it. I am so immensely proud of Clare as are our parents. It's the best job she's had and she didn't let the bride down. Meghan looked beautiful and it's not surprising Harry was overwhelmed with emotion.' He said of the pure white gown with a 16ft veil embroidered with flowers of the Commonwealth: 'It makes a statement and the whole fashion world will be talking about it. I could tell it was my sister's design, ti had a spiral and she likes elegant and understated.' The acclaimed British designer - who designed a dress for pop superstar Adele for Glastonbury - was at Windsor Castle with her architect husband Philip Keller to see the bride step out in her dress. Will said: 'Clare and her husband were invited. I watched the wedding at home and our parents saw it too while looking after Clare's twin girls, who are 15, and her son of seven.' Clare is the first female Artistic Director at the historic French fashion house Givenchy and was chosen to design the dress for the wedding of the year after meeting Meghan earlier this year. There had been months of speculation linking the bride-to-be to other designers. Will told how his sister had worked extremely hard and had a natural artistic and creative flair to get to the top, saying: 'It is an onward progression for her, she keeps rising and rising and she's doing really well. She was delighted to have got the job. 'She has designed for some top names and even done stuff for Adele for Glastonbury. She is hight profile but this beats them all. We are very impressed with her. I'm very close to my sister but understand she couldn't tell me what she was working on until a few days before. 'She works in France at Givenchy and commutes between Paris and London.' Will said he had no idea how many fittings Meghan had needed but understands the already slim-line bride needed an extra one or two checks because she had lost extra weight. He said: 'They wanted perfection and it was. I'm not sure what she will be designing next but no doubt she will be in demand.' Birmingham-born mum-of-three Clare Waight Keller became the first female artistic director of Givenchy in 2017. Right: Pictured with Rooney Mara at the Met Ball in May Advertisement

'It is truly an honour to have been given the opportunity to closely collaborate with Meghan Markle on such a remarkable occasion,' she said.

'We wanted to create a timeless piece that would emphasise the iconic codes of Givenchy through its history, as well as convey modernity through sleek lines and sharp cuts.

'In contract, the delicate floral beauty of the veil was a vision Meghan and I shared, a special gesture embracing the Commonwealth flora, ascending the circumference of the silk tulle.

'As a British designer at a Parisian Haute Couture house, and on behalf of all of us at Givenchy who have been able to experience such an extraordinary process of creativity, I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished and grateful to Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Kensington Palace for allowing us to be part of this historical chapter.

What's the expert verdict on Meghan's Givenchy gown? David Emanuel, one half of the design duo behind Diana's dress, said the late royal would definitely approve of Meghan's choice Princess Diana's wedding dress designer David Emanuel, one half of the duo who designed Diana, Princess of Wales' dress for her wedding to the Prince of Wales in 1981, said of Meghan Markle's outfit: 'The bride is simplicity herself.' He added: 'The dress is as I predicted - simple, stylish, elegant and understated. 'I think the story is in the silk jewelled veil - it encompasses all the Commonwealth flowers, which I think is very clever.' Asked what he thought Harry's late mother would have said about the dress, Mr Emanuel said: 'I think Diana would have approved.' Mr Emanuel also paid tribute to the decision to include flora of each of the 53 countries of the Commonwealth on her veil. 'I think the story is in the silk jewelled veil, it encompasses all the Commonwealth flowers, which I think is very clever.' Couture wedding dress designer Phillipa Lepley 'Meghan's dress is incredibly theatrical and exquisitely cut with an embroidered cathedral length hand made tulle veil. It is A-line with a relatively short train of about 70 inches from the waist, resulting in lovely movement as the bride walks. 'There are no seams in the bodice. Incredibly clean and plain dresses such as this are VERY time consuming and complicated to make, because unlike a lace dress, there is no room for any errors and you can't hide any wrinkles as the fabric has to sit perfectly. 'When you have a clean dress like that the bride really shines. You have to be very beautiful to wear a plain dress. Meghan's face really pops out, and she looks stunning. It is possibly zibeline silk or micado fabric. 'The neckline is lovely - the way the fabric is rolled, it is beautifully finished. There is very likely to be a hidden corset inside for support, and there is an invisible zip at the back. The overall look is very 50s and gorgeous.' Meghan opted for timeless elegance and surprised everyone by choosing British designer Clare Waight Keller, and according to experts the simplicity of the dress allowed her natural beauty to shine through Celebrity stylist and designer Lucas Armitage When it comes to Meghan and royal tradition all bets were off whether she would conform or do her own thing. It looks like she has combined her own dream bride moment with a nod to royal protocol. The sleeve was expected, but the off the shoulder boat neck gives a more modern clean feeling to what we have seen from previous royal weddings. It's super chic elegant yet has a super modern feel, the huge veil adds drama again in a modern way. The designer of the dress is a total surprise, Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy which is the first time a non-British design house has dressed a bride for such occasion. But Clare is London based giving another nod to tradition. When it came to wearing a tiara everyone was conflicted, for me a tiara didn't feel like a natural choice for Meghan who I see as a modern bride. However, I felt she would want to be respectful and here she gives a nod to protocol and wears a stunning diamond tiara. although it looks more modern than the lavish pearl and diamond pieces we have seen before such as he Spencer Tiara and the Lovers Knot. Style experts have likened Meghan's dress to the style of original Givenchy muse Audrey Hepburn, pictured at her wedding to Mel Ferrer in 1954 Amanda Dishaw, editor of Style Blog Meghan's Mirror 'What a dress. Classic, timeless simplicity. We love the empowerment message she subtly made by choosing Clare, the first female artistic director at the historic French fashion house Givenchy. 'It stays very true to Meghan's love of French fashion which is well-documented but also paid homage to her new British roots. 'And as for the style? It was exactly as we had thought we would see - simple, clean lines in a very traditional cut. 'There was never going to be tons of detailing and lace on this dress. 'And we love that a flower from every Commonwealth country is embroidered on her veil. 'A simple, clean A-line dress was perfectly attuned to the simplicity of her up-do, which held a stunning tiara.' Meghan's dress paid tribute to her love of French fashion as well as paying tribute to her new British roots Kate Beavis, owner and director of Magpie Wedding Audrey Hepburn was Givenchy's muse and this has a nod to her first wedding dress - with long sleeves, a boat neckline and simple, elegant fabric. It's beautiful and classic and reminds me of a demure 1960s minimal column dress. It's exactly what I thought she'd wear - sophisticated and chic. No frills or embellishment - similar to her own everyday style. The veil is long and very romantic and also so vintage in style. The whole look is elegant and not what brides are currently choosing, but now they will.


'It has been an immensely rewarding experience to get to know Meghan on a personal level, one I will forever carry with me. The House of Givenchy joins me in wishing her and Prince Harry every wish of happiness in their future.'

Meghan's choice of designer remained a closely guarded secret until this morning, and it was reported that even Prince Harry didn't know who she'd picked as he wanted a 'total surprise' on the big day.

Speculation has been rife in recent weeks, but Givenchy was certainly not thought to be a frontrunner and failed to appear on the odds list being touted by bookmakers.

Givenchy isn't a label she's previously been associated with, and royal watchers were convinced she'd wear a designer she's previously stepped out in, such as Burberry.

Such was the secrecy surrounding Clare's commission that her family didn't even know she was the designer until two days before the wedding.

A total surprise: Givenchy was not among the names being tipped for Meghan's dress designer in recent weeks

Meghan walked halfway through the church before being met Prince Charles at the Quire who took her to Harry

The newlyweds stare deeply into each other's eyes after the biggest and happiest day of his life

A sea of smiling faces greets Harry and Meghan as they leave the church after the American-influenced service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury

Congratulations! Wellwishers lined the streets to show their support for the new Duke and Duchess of Sussex

And they're off! The married couple begin a procession through the streets of Windsor before they will head to the daytime reception with 600 guests at Frogmore House

The couple were all smiles as they left the chapel - a stark contrast to how nervous Harry had appeared when he arrived an hour earlier

Harry and Meghan's big day was a thoroughly modern affair for a new generation of royals with huge crowds all wanting to take their mobile picture or selfies

A wave for the crowds: The happy couple were eager to include a carriage procession as part of their big day so that they could include members of the public who had gathered at Windsor to wish them well

Proud groom Prince Harry was emotional during the ceremony as he lifted his bride's veil (left). The happy couple took part in a 30 minute carriage ride after the ceremony to give them the opportunity to greet members of the public

The couple were escorted by members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment during their carriage procession on the Long Walk

Newly married bliss: Harry and Meghan held hands as they passed through the Cambridge Gate into the grounds of Windsor Castle at the end of their carriage procession in Windsor

On their best behaviour! The young bridesmaids and page boys did an impeccable job as they escorted Meghan to the altar

Harry and Meghan turned to smile at their guests as Meghan reached the altar at St George's Chapel in Windsor

Meet the newlyweds! The happy couple held hands as they made their way down the aisle after their wedding service

Her brother Will Waight today told MailOnline: 'There were only a few people in the know and we were all sworn to secrecy.

'We couldn't wait to see the dress and we were very impressed with it. I am so immensely proud of Clare as are our parents.

Ralph & Russo was previously expected to get the honour, with the bride-to-be rumoured to wear a hand-stitched and heavily beaded design with long sleeves.

However, Meghan previously made it clear that she favoured a simple, classic look for a wedding dress.

Speaking to Glamour before she emerged as Prince Harry's girlfriend, she called the late Carolyn Bessette's wedding dress as her 'everything goals'.

Carolyn, then 30, wore a minimalist white gown by Narciso Rodriguez, who was at the time a little known designer to marry John F. Kennedy Jr.

Describing her dream dress, Meghan added: 'Classic and simple is the name of the game, perhaps with a modern twist.

Which flowers are represented on Meghan's veil? AFRICA · Botswana - Ear of Sorghum and Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) · Cameroon - Red Stinkwood (Prunus africana) · Gambia - White Variety Orchid · Ghana - Caladium (Caladium) · Kenya - The Tropical Orchid · Lesotho - Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) · Malawi - Lotus (Nymphea lotus) · Mauritius - Trochetia Boutoniana · Mozambique - Maroon Bell Bean (Markhamia zanzibarica) · Namibia - Welwitschia (Welwitschia mirabilis) · Nigeria - Yellow Trumpet (Costus spectabilis) · Rwanda - Torch Lily (Kniphofia uvaria) · Seychelles - Tropicbird orchid (Angraecum eburnum) · Sierra Leone - Scadoxus (Scadoxus cinnabarinus) · South Africa - Protea (Protea cynaroides) · Swaziland - Fire Heath (Erica cerinthoides) · Uganda - Desert rose (Adenium obesum) · United Republic of Tanzania - African violet (Saintpaulia) · Zambia - Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea) PACIFIC · Australia - Golden wattles (Acacia pycnantha) · Fiji - Tagimaucia (Medinilla waterhousei) · Kiribati - Bidens Kiribatiensis · Nauru - Calophyllum · New Zealand - Kowhai (Sophora microphylla) · Papua - Sepik Blue Orchid (Dendrobium lasianthera) · Samoa - Teuila (Alpinia purpurata) · Solomon Islands - Hibiscus (Hibiscus) · Tonga - Heilala (Garcinia sessilis) · Tuvalu - Plumeria (Plumeria frangipans) · Vanuatu - Anthurium (Anthurium) ASIA · Bangladesh - White Water Lily ( Sada shapla) · Brunei Darussalam - Simpor (Dillenia suffruticosa) · India - Indian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifers gaertn) · Malaysia - Bunga Raya Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa sinensis) · Pakistan - Jasmine (Jasminum officinale) · Singapore - Vanda miss Joaquim Orchid (Miss Joaquim) · Sri Lanka - Blue Water Lily (Nymphaea nouchali) CARIBBEAN & AMERICAS · Antigua and Barbuda - Agave (Agave karatto) · Bahamas - Yellow Elder (Tecoma stans) · Barbados - The pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) · Belize - The Black Orchid (Encyclia cochleata) · Canada - Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) · Dominica - Carib Wood (Sabinea carinalis) · Grenada - Bougainvillea (Nyctaginaceae) · Guyana - Victoria Regia Water Lily (Victoria amazonica) · Jamaica - Lignum Vitae (Guiacum officinale) · Saint Lucia - The rose and the marguerite · St Kitts and Nevis - Poinciana (Delonix regia ) · St Vincent & the Grenadines - Soufriere Tree (Spachea perforatais) · Trinidad & Tobago - Chaconia (Warszewiczia coccinea) EUROPE · Cyprus - Cyclamen Cyprium (Cyclamen cyprium) · Malta - Maltese centaury (Cheirolophus crassifolius UNITED KINGDOM · England - Rose · Wales - Daffodil (Narcissus) · Northern Ireland - Flax flower · Scotland - Thistle Advertisement

However British bridal designer Caroline Castigliano claimed this week that Meghan had in fact given Stella McCartney the honour.

'Stella is such a perfect fit for Meghan,' she told the New York Post. 'She uses organic fabrics and her ethos is the same as Meghan.

'Her style is very underplayed, her dresses are very clean in style, very much Meghan and they are friends.'

She added: 'I believe it will be a very straight, fitted dress, with a big 9-foot train that comes off the dress from the side to create the drama, and lace trickling down the top of it.'

The big reveal of Meghan's wedding dress is one of the most hotly anticipated moments of the big day, but will she surprise everyone by wearing Stella McCartney (pictured in a wedding dress for Suits)

British wedding dress designer Caroline Castigliano predicted that Meghan would wear a bridal dress by Stella McCartney (pictured)

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Ralph & Russo

Australian born Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo are renowned for their full-on Hollywood glamour, jewel-encrusted couture designs.

Based in a seven-storey Mayfair salon overlooking the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Ralph & Russo was the first British fashion house to be invited to the Paris couture shows in a century.

Adored by A-list Americans such as Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow, Ralph & Russo made the skirt suit that Angelina Jolie wore to accept her honorary damehood from the Queen in 2014.

The design duo were first linked to Meghan when she wore their daring black sheer evening gown worn by Meghan for her official engagement portrait with Prince Harry.

Priced at a staggering £55,980, the outfit comprised a silk organza skirt, hand appliqued with silk tulle ruffles, and a sheer bodice decorated with intricate gold feather thread-work and beads.

And insiders have previously claimed that the retired actress has asked for a £100,000 'ornate and intricate' gown that will be more of a 'showstopper' than Kate's while still ticking the royal protocol boxes.

Last month, members of the brand's haute couture atelier team visited the Royal School of Needlework, who hand-stitched lace for the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress.

And earlier this month, Prince Harry was seen outside the Ralph & Russo in Chelsea last month flanked by police protection officers.

It was rumoured that he was potentially making arrangements for Meghan's gown, although the building is also home to a number of other firms.

Meghan had reportedly chosen Erdem (left) or a £100K ornate beaded gown by design duo Ralph & Russo, butMeghan had reportedly chosen Erdem (left) or a £100K ornate beaded gown by design duo Ralph & Russo

For her official engagement portrait with Harry, Meghan wore a silk organza skirt, hand appliqued with silk tulle ruffles, and a sheer bodice decorated with intricate gold feather thread-work and beads by Ralph & Russo

The brand was still the bookies favourite this morning at odds of 1/5.

Jessica Bridge of Ladbrokes said: 'Ralph & Russo remain the odds-on favourites, but with Meghan thought to be wearing two dresses on her big day, a gamble is developing on her good friend Roland Mouret being given the honours for her slightly less formal evening gown.'

She added: 'However, it wouldn't actually be a huge surprise to see her opt for a classic American designer like Oscar de le Renta.'

Erdem

Erdem Moralioglu, who was born in Canada, was tipped as a fitting choice for Meghan, who may wish to make a nod to her former home.

The former Suits actress, 36, previously wore the designer when she attended the wedding of a friend of Prince Harry in Jamaica.

Erdem's feminine creations and fondness of lace could make him the perfect choice for Meghan's wedding gown.

However, royal watchers have speculated that the brand's close association with the Duchess of Cambridge may have persuaded Meghan to choose a different designer.

Erdem Moralioglu, who was born in Canada, was said to be a fitting choice for Meghan to give a nod to her former hometown of Toronto, but in the end she opted for a British designer from Birmingham

BURBERRY

Last month, designer Henry Holland tipped former Burberry designer Christopher Bailey as Meghan's designer.

The fashion insider, 34, said he believes that Bailey, 46, may have got the job as Prince Harry's fiancée has long been a fan of Burberry.

Bailey stepped down from his position as chief creative officer of Burberry after 17 years at the helm, officially handing over to successor Riccardo Tisci last month.

However, he remains at the fashion label until the end of the year - and Holland believes he could design 36-year-old Meghan's dress as his 'final bow for Burberry'.

Meghan most recently wore Burberry when she stepped out in the brand's £1,995 coat in Edinburgh in February, as well as wearing the designer in the past during her time as an actress.

Last month, designer Henry Holland tipped former Burberry designer Christopher Bailey as Meghan's designer