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Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of the wedding of World War I flying ace, Captain Alec Cunningham-Reid (1895 - 1977) to Hon. Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley, daughter of multi-millionaire, Lt-Col Wilfred Ashley (1st Baron Mount Temple) and sister of Edwina, Countess Mountbatten. The couple were described as Englands wealthiest girl and handsomest man. When the couple divorced in 1940, Alec sued his ex-wife for half her fortune. Great wedding dress! Date: 1927
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"This striking front cover of Tatler magazine from 1927 features the much-anticipated wedding of Captain Alec Cunningham-Reid, a renowned World War I flying ace, and Hon. Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley. Described as England's wealthiest girl and handsomest man, the couple's nuptials were an aristocratic event of the highest order. Captain Cunningham-Reid, a decorated hero and a dashing figure, was a popular figure in society circles. He was the son of a Scottish baronet and had served with distinction in the Royal Flying Corps during the war. Hon. Ruth Mary Clarisse Ashley, on the other hand, was the daughter of Lt-Col Wilfred Ashley, 1st Baron Mount Temple, and the sister of the famous socialite, Edwina, Countess Mountbatten. The elegant bride, dressed in an exquisite wedding gown, looked radiant as she exchanged vows with her dashing groom. The wedding was held in grand style, with all the pomp and ceremony befitting the high-profile couple. The society pages were filled with details of the lavish reception, which was attended by the cream of British high society. However, the fairy-tale marriage did not last long. In 1940, the couple divorced, and Captain Cunningham-Reid sued his ex-wife for half her fortune. The divorce was a scandal that made headlines, and the couple's once-happy union became a cautionary tale in the annals of aristocratic society." This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the world of the British aristocracy in the 1920s, a time of glamour, wealth, and high society weddings. The image captures the essence of an era, and the intrigue surrounding the couple's divorce adds an extra layer of intrigue to this stunning photograph.
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