New wedding details of Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank

The countdown to Princess Eugenie’s wedding to Mr Jack Brooksbank has begun, with the couple revealing new details about the big day on the Royal Family’s website (royal.uk). On October 12, 2018, Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank are to be married at St George’s Chapel, followed by a reception at Windsor Castle. Ahead of the special day, the pair have released further details, including information about the wedding service, cake and military involvement.

Wedding Service The Archbishop of York, The Most Revd. and Rt. Hon. John Sentamu, has written a personal prayer for the Wedding Service of Princess Eugenie and Mr Brooksbank, which will be included in the Order of Service. The Dean of Windsor, The Rt. Revd. David Conner will give the Address at their Wedding. The Dean will also officiate as the couple make their marriage vows. James Vivian, Director of Music St George’s Chapel, has written descants for two hymns that will be sung during the Service. Musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will perform during the ceremony. The Duke of York is Patron of the RPO. The internationally renowned singer-songwriter Andrea Bocelli will perform two pieces during the Service. Military involvement State Trumpeters from the Band of the Household Cavalry will perform a fanfare during the Service, written especially for the occasion by the Commanding Officer of the Bands of the Household Division, Lieutenant Colonel Darren Wolfendale. Members of Nijmegen Company Grenadier Guards, of which The Duke of York is Colonel, will line the West Steps of St George’s Chapel as the couple depart after the Wedding ceremony. Pipers from the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland will perform Scottish pieces from the Garter Tower as the Bride and Groom depart in the Carriage Procession. Royal Wedding Cake Princess Eugenie of York and Mr Brooksbank have asked London based cake designer Sophie Cabot to make their wedding cake. The red velvet and chocolate cake will be a traditional cake, with a modern feel. It will incorporate the rich colours of autumn in its design and will be covered with detailed sugar work including ivy. Sophie came to the attention of the couple through her involvement with The Duke of York’s Pitch@Palace programme, where she supplied specially decorated bespoke biscuits. Originally a costume designer, Sophie’s artistic skills and flair come through in her creations, with a particular love for making sugar-flowers and using her hand-painting skills to create unique cakes.