Fiona Cairns: A Sweet Taste of Royal Wedding History

Fiona Cairns, the baker behind the Prince and Princess of Wales's spectacular eight-tier wedding cake, recently shared her reflections on the momentous occasion. Cairns described the experience as surreal, recalling being surrounded by celebrities at Westminster Abbey and feeling like a part of history. She noted that Catherine, Princess of Wales, was very clear about her creative vision, which was a collaborative effort with Prince William, focusing on making it a personal family wedding despite the global attention.

The brief from the couple included 17 varieties of sugar flowers, such as roses, ivy, and sweet William. Cairns mentioned keeping the couple's original list and handwritten notes private, emphasizing the personal nature of the cake design. Following the 2011 wedding, Fiona Cairns's business expanded from 75 to 130 staff, securing retail contracts with major stores. She expressed immense admiration for William and Kate's evolution into their roles as future King and Queen and parents, feeling privileged to have been a small part of their journey.