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The wedding of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Albert, Duke of York
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The wedding of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and Albert, Duke of York
The wedding of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) (1900-2002) and Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI) (1895-1952) - the couple leaving Buckingham Palace for their honeymoon (following a wedding breakfast prepared by chef Gabriel Tschumi) in an open carriage to a reception of confetti and cheers -.26th April 1923. Date: 1923
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This photograph captures the moment when Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) and Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI) leave Buckingham Palace following their wedding breakfast on April 26, 1923. The couple, beaming with joy and excitement, are seen waving to the adoring crowds from an open carriage, surrounded by a shower of confetti and the cheers of well-wishers. Elizabeth, dressed in an elegant white gown and veil, and Albert, resplendent in his military uniform, had just tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The wedding breakfast, prepared by renowned Swiss chef Gabriel Tschumi, was held in the State Dining Room of Buckingham Palace, where the newlyweds and their guests indulged in a sumptuous feast. The couple's departure from Buckingham Palace marked the beginning of their honeymoon, which took them to the romantic and picturesque French Riviera. Their union was a cause for great celebration, as Elizabeth was the first commoner to marry a British monarch in the modern era. The marriage of Elizabeth and Albert, who went on to become Queen Mother and King, respectively, would prove to be a steadfast and loving partnership during challenging times, including the abdication of Edward VIII and the tumultuous events leading up to World War II. This evocative image, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, offers a glimpse into the joy and excitement of a royal wedding and the start of a remarkable marriage.
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