Pippa Middleton made controversial decision at her wedding which ‘split’ Meghan and Harry up

Pippa Middleton set some strict rules at her 2017 wedding, leaving the then-new couple Harry and Meghan split for the majority of the day - but for one specific reason.

Weddings in 2025 feel more like extravaganzas if we're being really honest.

But if you're a royal, it's pretty standard that things are 10x more elaborate and luxury than they would be for any other person.

There's also some really bizarre rules for royals to follow, but it seems they also enjoy setting their own, even when they aren't necessarily required.

Despite not technically being a member of the royal family, Pippa Middleton's 2017 wedding was thought-through just as carefully.

Pippa Middleton is a former events planner (Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)

The sister of the Princess of Wales had a number of strange rules, and one that was specifically for Meghan and Harry, given the media attention on the pair at the time.

The now 41-year-old married James Matthews, but both her and mum, Carole Middleton, agreed that having the latest royal couple at their ceremony would take their spotlight moment.

Instead, Meghan was booked in an Airbnb close to the area, where she did her own hair and makeup, ready for the reception.

And Harry attended the ceremony separately with his brother Prince William - obviously, before the big fall out.

But it wasn't just this rule for the two of them that kept them apart for most of the day.

During their wedding reception, Pippa had arranged a strict seating plan, meaning that no couple was sat together.

This meant that instead of spending their evening together, Harry was sat next to ITV News at Ten presenter Tom Bradby, while Meghan was sat next to Roger Federer's wife Mirka.

The couple set some strict rules for their big day (JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Of course, they were allowed to reconvene when the meal had finished, and sources suggest that the two spent the rest of the night together on the dance floor, having been deprived of one another's company all day.

Pippa, a former events planner, clearly knew how to throw a great bash, and certainly didn't forget about the smaller details.

As a result of having their reception in an outdoor marquee, she had to find a solution that meant royal guests weren't using portaloos - because really, can you imagine.

Instead, she requested that bespoke 'throne rooms' were installed for guests to use, and were designed to resemble a permanent fitted luxury bathroom - fitted with porcelain basins, spot lighting and full-length mirrors.

A girl can dream.