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Royal Wedding 1947 - procession to the Abbey
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Royal Wedding 1947 - procession to the Abbey
Princess Elizabeth with her father King George VI, in the Irish Coach, drive out of Parliament Square towards Westminster Abbey followed by their Sovereigns Escort of Household Cavalry, for her marriage to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947. Date: 1947
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This stunning photograph captures a historic moment in British history as Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II, and her father, King George VI, make their way to Westminster Abbey for her marriage to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on November 20, 1947. The royal couple is seen in the open-topped Irish State Coach, drawn by six white horses, which was traditionally used for state occasions and royal processions. The King, dressed in his full regalia, sits beside his daughter, who wears a beautiful white wedding gown and the diamond diadem. Behind the coach, the Sovereign's Escort of Household Cavalry, led by the Life Guards, can be seen riding in formation. The horses, with their gleaming black coats and red plumes, add to the grandeur and pageantry of the occasion. The procession leaves Parliament Square, with the iconic Big Ben clock tower and the Houses of Parliament in the background. The wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip was a much-anticipated spectacle, and thousands of people lined the streets of London to catch a glimpse of the royal couple. The marriage marked the end of a period of mourning for the country, following the death of King George VI's older brother, King George VI, and the beginning of a new era for the British monarchy. This photograph is a testament to the rich history, tradition, and pageantry of the British monarchy and the joy and excitement of a royal wedding.
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