Military On Show For Princess Eugenie's Wedding

Troops from the Household Division and the Army in Scotland were on show at the royal wedding (Picture: Ministry of Defence).

The wedding of Princess Eugenie of York to Jack Brooksbank has taken place at Windsor Castle.

The service itself had a strong military theme: state trumpeters from the Band of the Household Cavalry performed a fanfare which was specially composed for the occasion by the Commanding Officer of the Bands of the Household Division.

Pipers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland played Scottish themed tunes and members of the Grenadier Guards lined the West Steps of the chapel as the happy couple left the service. 

The Queen's granddaughter Eugenie, who is ninth in line to the throne, and tequila brand ambassador Jack, said their vows in front of a star-studded congregation of 800 people.

Afterwards, the Queen hosted a reception in Windsor Castle which was followed by an evening party at the Duke and Duchess of York’s home, the Royal Lodge, in Windsor Great Park.

However, some royal fans have expressed disappointment at the length of the procession after some waited for days to get a glimpse of the Princess.

Kerry Evans, from Lincolnshire, arrived on Tuesday to secure a spot on the route of the procession.

The 54-year-old said: "I was very interested in the whole procession and the ceremony and the pomp and [Prince] Andrew led us to believe that that was what he wanted, for it to be on equal par with the last wedding.

"I expected to see military behind, where were the Coldstream Guards? And I'm thinking, really, that isn't a procession."

Bartly Graham, 30, from County Durham, who had also been waiting for three days to see the carriage procession, said he was "thoroughly disappointed":

"I did Harry and Meghan's wedding and it was a much larger affair.

"I'm thoroughly disappointed that we didn't have the general horse displays and the military aspect.

"The carriage was on its own - I don't want to sound pedantic and petty, but that was an issue."

Ahead of the wedding, Forces News spoke to Pipe Major Stuart Gillies from 2 SCOTS, who led the pipers:

A military charity was also invited. 'Supporting Wounded Veterans' helps veterans wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq with their rehabilitation by teaching them how to ski.

It has developed what it describes as, "a unique, specially designed, ski-based development programme” run in the Swiss resort of Klosters.

Mr Brooksbank’s father, George, serves on the charity’s executive committee.