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Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
- The heir apparent to the British throne and Lady Diana Spencer were married at St Paul's Cathedral in London on July 29, 1981. The glamorous event is often referred to as the "wedding of the century."
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Greek Islands
- The newlyweds began their honeymoon in Scotland before departing on a 14-day cruise through the Mediterranean and Aegean onboard the Royal Yacht Britannia.
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Prince Carl Philippe and Sofia Hellqvist
- The Swedish couple were wed at Slottskyrkan, Stockholm, on June 13, 2015.
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Fiji
- Exotic Fiji in the South Pacific was the honeymoon destination of choice for the royal couple.
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Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly
- Prince Rainier III of Monaco married American actress Grace Kelly in a civil and church ceremony in April 1956.
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Hotel Formentor, Spain
- The glamorous couple spent a seven-week Mediterranean cruise on the prince's yacht, Deo Juvante II, and made a stop at the Hotel Formentor in Mallorca. The property today still serves as a luxury retreat, and is known as a "Royal Hideaway Hotel."
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Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten
- The wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten took place on November 20, 1947 at Westminster Abbey in London. She was crowned Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.
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Broadlands, England
- Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten spent the first part of their honeymoon at Broadlands House in Hampshire (pictured). The newlyweds then traveled on to Birkhall Lodge, part of the Balmoral estate in Scotland.
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Prince George and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
- Prince George, Duke of York (the future King George VI) and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) were married on April 26, 1923, at Westminster Abbey in London.
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Polesden Lacey, England
- The royal couple spent a fortnight's honeymoon at Polesden Lacy, a grand Regency house located in Surrey, England. Now owned by the National Trust, much of the property is open to the public. (Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 2.0)
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Prince Frederik of Denmark and Mary Donaldson
- The wedding of Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark and Mary Donaldson took place on May 14, 2004, in Copenhagen Cathedral in Denmark.
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Tanzania
- The newlywed couple journeyed to Tanzania for a three-week safari-style honeymoon.
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Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson
- King Edward VIII abdicated the British throne in 1936 to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson on June 3, 1937, at Château de Candé near Monts, France.
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Schloss Wasserleonburg, Austria
- Edward and Mrs Simpson (Duke and Duchess of Windsor) honeymooned at Schloss Wasserleonburg, a manor house situated in Nötsch im Gailtal, Austria. Now privately owned, it can be visited by prior appointment. (Photo: Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.0)
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Prince William and Catherine Middleton
- The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton took place on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey in London.
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Seychelles
- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly stayed at North Island, in the Seychelles, for their honeymoon.
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Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling
- Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel Westling were married in Stockholm Cathedral in Sweden on June 19, 2010.
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Colorado, USA
- Beaver Creek in Colorado and New York City hosted the newlyweds before they extended their honeymoon in Bora Bora and French Polynesia.
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Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones
- Princess Margaret, the Queen's sister, tied the knot with Antony Armstrong-Jones on May 6, 1960, at Westminster Abbey in London.
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Mustique
- The newlyweds spent their honeymoon on the Royal Yacht Britannia exploring the West Indies and visiting various islands, including Trinidad and Mustique (pictured), a destination that became a favorite of the princess.
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Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips
- The wedding of Princess Anne, the Queen's only daughter, and Mark Phillips took place on November 14, 1973, at Westminster Abbey in London.
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Atlantic and Pacific voyage
- Philip and Anne also opted for a honeymoon at sea, traveling on the Royal Yacht Britannia and crisscrossing the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson
- Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson married in Westminster Abbey in London on July 23, 1986.
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The Azores
- After their wedding, the couple boarded a jet to Portugal's Azores islands and then boarded the Royal Yacht Britannia for a five-day Atlantic cruise through the archipelago.
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Princess Caroline and Philipe Junot
- Princess Caroline, the eldest daughter of Grace Kelly, married her first husband, Philipe Junot, a Parisian banker, in Monaco on October 9, 1978.
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Tahiti
- Tahiti, in French Polynesia, was the honeymoon destination of choice for the royal celebrity couple.
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The Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles
- The wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles took place in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall, England, on April 9, 2005.
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Balmoral, Scotland
- The prince and his second wife honeymooned at the Queen's Balmoral estate in Scotland.
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Prince Harry and Megan Markle
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot on May 19, 2018 in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, England.
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Alberta, Canada?
- To this day, the exact location where the couple spent their honeymoon is shrouded in mystery. Some royal watchers suggest Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta (pictured) hosted the newlyweds. Others believe Harry and Meghan spent time at Ashford Castle in Ireland. Even Namibia has been suggested. See also: Looks of love–Harry and Megan celebrate their wedding anniversary.
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Fabulous royal honeymoon destinations
Where do they go after the wedding?
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When royalty ties the knot, the wedding is only the half of it. After the pomp and ceremony, kings and queens, princes and princesses, and dukes and duchesses jet off on honeymoon, away from prying eyes and the rest of the world. And their choice of destination is eclectic, anything from country manors and remote castles to private islands and safari lodges.
Click through the following gallery and take a look at this envious list of royal wedding honeymoon destinations.
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