The countdown has begun for Peter Phillips and his fiancée, Harriet Sperling, who are set to wed on 6 June at All Saints Church, Kemble, Cirencester.
Since this will mark both of their second marriages, it will likely be a more low-key affair with less pomp and circumstance than their first ceremonies, following the example of his uncle King Charles and mother Princess Anne.
Charles largely paved the way for royals to have a second chance at love, since he was the first heir to be granted a divorce back in 1996. At the time, his mother was the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and the church did not permit remarriage if a divorced person's former spouse was still living.
Five years after Princess Diana died in 1997, the church's legislative body relaxed this rule in "exceptional circumstances". Charles went on to have a civil ceremony and blessing with Queen Camilla in 2005, which Queen Elizabeth only attended in part.
With Camilla choosing a blue wedding dress and forgoing a tiara, it was clear that they were steering clear of the traditions followed in both of their first weddings.
© Getty ImagesMeanwhile, after splitting with Peter's father, Captain Mark Phillips, Anne went so far as to travel to Scotland for her 1992 wedding to Sir Timothy Laurence – as the Church of Scotland permitted the remarriage of divorced persons – where she wore an unconventional knee-length dress.
So what rules will Peter's wedding be governed by? We take a look at some royal protocol that could be relaxed…
Wedding bands
All royal couples have their wedding bands made from Welsh gold from Clogau St. David’s Gold Mine, thanks to a tradition started by the Queen Mother in 1923. Since then, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, Princess Kate and more have had their wedding bands crafted from the same nugget of gold, but in an exclusive interview with HELLO!, the company admitted that reserves have been running low.
"The symbolism of Welsh gold within the royal family is a subtle nod to the proud and noble heritage of Wales, and highlights how important the country is to them," Clogau's Managing Director Ben Roberts said.
© Getty"With gold mining currently inactive, we know there’s a concern about gold supplies eventually running out," he added.
"Welsh gold is possibly the rarest in the world, so we carefully make sure to include only a small amount within each piece of Clogau jewellery. Our goal is to help preserve the longevity of Welsh gold, whilst keeping Clogau affordable and accessible."
This raises the question of whether Peter's fiancée Harriet will continue the Welsh gold wedding band tradition.
Flowers
Bouquets traditionally include a sprig of myrtle, a symbol of love and good fortune in marriage, cut from a plant at Queen Victoria's former holiday home on the Isle of Wight.
© Getty ImagesWhile Queen Camilla followed the fold, the Princess Royal carried a posy of heather for her low-key second ceremony.
Tiaras
The first time a royal is allowed to wear a tiara is on their wedding day, making the headpiece a crucial part of their bridal look.
For this reason, King Charles' wife swapped a tiara for a gold feathered hat by Philip Treacy, while Anne opted to finish her hairstyle with fresh white flowers.
© GettyWhile Peter's first wife, Autumn, wore Princess Anne's Festoon Tiara, it seems unlikely that Harriet will choose a similar accessory.
Dress approval
With the eyes of the world watching, Princess Kate, Meghan Markle, and Zara Tindall all took the opportunity to highlight British designers, as is tradition. This includes Queen Camilla, who stepped out in two gowns by Antonia Robinson and Anna Valentine.
Regardless of what dress royal brides choose to wear, it's reported that they need to get approval from the monarch for the design. This means Charles could be the first to catch a glimpse of Harriet's chosen gown.
Guest list
© PA Images via Getty ImagesIn the couple's official wedding announcement, they revealed it would be a "private ceremony", and the details of the guest list have remained private.
It's likely that Peter's family will be in attendance, including his divorced parents, Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, his stepfather Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, his sister Zara Tindall, and her husband Mike Tindall.
However, a friend of the couple exclusively told HELLO! there will be some royals who will be absent: "Peter and Harriet's wedding is an intimate occasion with their close friends and immediate family around them in the Cotswolds. It’s an area where they grew up and is very special to them both.
"When and whether Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson had been invited, it was probably not deemed appropriate to invite them. It’s Peter and Harriet’s special day, and clearly their attendance would cause a distraction to the whole day."
They added: "Peter and [Prince] Harry haven’t spoken for several years and have simply lost touch, so he hasn’t been invited." Peter Phillips' spokesman declined to comment.
