Why do the royal family wear military uniforms at weddings?

[VHG]

While watching the wedding yestereday I noticed all (or most) of the royal family were wearting military uniforms.

I know many of them are in (or linked) with bracnhes of the military, but why does that mean they have to wear the uniform.

I am sure many serving soldiers and sailers get married in a normal suit and tie, so why do they royals wear a uniform.

Seems a shame that on a "peaceful" day we have to be reminded of war.

(No doudt some people will say they looked dashing but it is still a reminder of war)

[Answerprancer]

"This is a debating site and I along with others, should be free to enter into debate"
You are. Similarly people should be free to respond to you in the way they would naturally.

"...without snide comments being aimed at them, such as those you periodically dish out"
What, like you do when anyone disagrees with you ?

[lozzer50]

they are part of the armed forces therefore entitled to wear their uniforms. i thought they looked very smart, but guess there will always be people ready to knock the royal family.

[Mick-Talbot]

it's a wonder the bloody corgis havent been awarded the Dickin Medal .

[boxtops]

IMO, being awarded a Medal just because of who you are, is on a par with being awarded a University degree just because of who you are - when the rest of us slogged four years to get it. However, c'est la vie - if you are a royal dignitary, you get honours from different countries as well as our own.

We are however in danger of digressing from the OP.

[Mick-Talbot]

Threads do digress boxy.
I do actually think he deserved the, Queen's Silver Jubilee medal. Apparently he organised a smashing street party just outside Buckingham palace. ;0)

[liamking14]

Many service men and women wear their uniforms at their weddings, royal or not, so why cant they be proud to wear their uniform on such a proud day, harry's medal is for operational service in afganistan and williams is a golden jubilee medal, which is given to members of the royal family irraspective of the criteria for any other personell, which i do find unusual.

[liamking14]

Many service personell wear their uniforms on their wedding day, royal or not, so why shouldnt they be proud to wear the uniform on such a special day. harrys medal is for operational service in aganistan and williams is a golden jubilee medal which is awarded to members of the royal family irraspective of the criteria for other members of the army, navy or air force, which i do find fault with.