Images by Victoria Beckham/INSTAGRAM

And you thought it was only the crown and the thrones that were a nod to royalty at Victoria and David Beckham's wedding.

To mark the couple's 15-year anniversary today, VB has been sharing previously unseen shot of the couple on their big day – which apparently had a regal purple-themed portion, too – on Instagram.

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Plus, they cut their cake with a sword. Respect.

Happy anniversary from ELLE, you two!

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