Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are tying the knot on Friday 29 May, following the tradition of previous royal couples who have married on a weekday
February 11, 2020 - 09:25 GMT Danielle Stacey Buckingham Palace announced the date for Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's wedding last week. The couple will tie the knot on 29 May and in keeping with tradition, the ceremony is taking place on a Friday. While there's no set rule that royal weddings must take place on a weekday, it seems to be a common detail. var playerInstance=playerInstance || []; playerInstance['mxaZKQQJ']=document.addEventListener=> { window.
MORE: Princess Eugenie posts sweet bridesmaid photo with Princess Beatrice after royal wedding details confirmedWhen it comes to weddings, the royals have a long history of traditions they follow. Their choice for a weekday bash could actually hark back to superstitions from English folklore, which suggested that it was bad luck to get married on a Saturday.
It's also becoming quite popular for couples to get married on a weekday in modern society, particularly those who want to keep costs down or who want to opt for a smaller wedding party. Brides and grooms often find that their dream venue is fully-booked, but find they are more likely to get the reception they want, if they opt for a weekday. The royal family have seemingly been ahead of the curve.
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