They just mentioned the lace perhaps of the veil? That it was made by the royal lace makers?
The dress had a redingote effect---with an underskirt appliqued with lace.
The bodice was of ivory satin, reminiscent of Victorian traditions of corsetry -- a hallmark that Alexander McQueen's Creative Director Sarah Burton loves.
The dress used hand-cut English lace w/ French Chantilly lace on bodice and skirt.
Kate wore soft veiling edged with lace and a borrowed Cartier tiara that once belonged to the late Queen Mother who gave it to Queen Elizabeth on her 18th birthday.
Hopefully this ends the strapless wedding gown fad.