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Duke and Duchess of Connaught, c. 1879
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Duke and Duchess of Connaught, c. 1879
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850 - 1942), third son of Queen Victoria, with his wife, Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia (Louise Margaret). The couple married at St. Georges Chapel in March 1879. Date: 1879
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This photograph captures the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Prince Arthur and Princess Luise Margarete, in the radiant aftermath of their wedding at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on March 13, 1879. The third son of Queen Victoria, Prince Arthur, is depicted in his full regal attire, exuding an air of confidence and dignity. His bride, Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia, is equally resplendent in her bridal gown and diadem, her youthful beauty and grace evident in every line of her countenance. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught's marriage was a significant event in the Victorian era, with the young couple representing a symbol of unity between the British and German royal families. Their union was also notable for being the first marriage of a British royal to a German princess since the marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1840. The photograph, taken in 1879, captures the couple at the beginning of their journey together as a married couple, their love and commitment to each other evident in their tender gaze and body language. The image is a testament to the enduring power of love and the importance of family, making it a cherished addition to any collection of royal portraits or historical photographs.
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