Simple in design and impeccably constructed, the dress was cut from 130 metres of silk, studded with 40,000 crystals and embellished with 20,000 teardrops fashioned from mother-of-pearl.

The wonderful creation, which required months of handiwork, gave centre stage to Charlene’s natural beauty and elegance, showing off her slender yet statuesque silhouette to perfection.

The asymmetrical, off-the-shoulder neckline, intricate floral adornment and dainty white bouquet lent an understated brilliance to the blonde.

The veil boasted extravagant layers of silk tulle that managed to create a simple yet dramatic effect, resting gently upon her flowing train that reached almost five metres long.