Tomorrow marks the anniversary of one of the most consequential royal weddings of the last two centuries: the nuptials of the Duke of York (later King George V) and Princess May of Teck. As bonus reading today, I’ve got a selection of articles about the weddings of the children of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra: an aristocratic marriage, the marriage of a future monarch, and the wedding of a man who had no clue he’d eventually be a king.
Queen Mary’s Glittering Wedding Brooches, Illustrated and Catalogued
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This weekend marks the 132nd anniversary of the marriage of the future King George V and Princess Mary of Teck, an occasion that kicked off one of the greatest royal jewelry collections in history.
Princess Louise’s Sparkling Diamond Wedding Tiaras
On July 27, 1889, the British royal family gathered at Buckingham Palace for a special royal wedding, honoring a princess bride who had just received a pair of splendid tiaras from her aristocratic husband and royal parents.
Queen Mary’s Royal Wedding Jewels
Royal history was made when the Duke of York married Princess May of Teck in London on July 6, 1893. The couple, who would go on to reign as King George V and Queen Mary of the United Kingdom, were in many ways the founders of the modern royal family. Here’s a closer look at the jewels worn by Princess May on her wedding day.
Norwegian Royal Weddings: King Haakon VII and Queen Maud
In the 1890s, Princess Maud of Wales was one of the most eligible royal women in Europe. Her parents were the Prince and Princess of Wales, which means, of course, that her grandmother was Queen Victoria. Maud was energetic and spirited, and her name was bandied about as a match for several European princes.
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