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Wedding of Viscount Althorp and Hon. Frances Roche in Tatler
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Wedding of Viscount Althorp and Hon. Frances Roche in Tatler
Page from The Tatler reporting on the wedding of Viscount Althorp (later Earl Spencer) and the Hon. Frances Roche, the parents of Diana, Princess of Wales, taking place at Westminster Abbey in June 1954. The wedding was attended by the Queen and other members of the royal family - the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret can be seen in the bottom right photograph.
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A Regal Affair: The Elegant Wedding of Viscount Althorp and Hon. Frances Roche at Westminster Abbey, 1954 Amidst the grandeur and opulence of Westminster Abbey, the wedding of Viscount Althorp, later Earl Spencer, and the Hon. Frances Roche, took place on a sunny June day in 1954. The society pages of Tatler reported on this momentous occasion, capturing the essence of a regal affair that brought together the cream of British high society. The bride, the Hon. Frances Roche, looked radiant in her ivory silk gown, adorned with a veil of Brussels lace and a tiara of diamonds and pearls. Her groom, Viscount Althorp, cut a dashing figure in his military uniform, complete with the insignia of his rank. The wedding ceremony was graced by the presence of Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, who can be seen in the bottom right photograph, adding an air of royal elegance to the occasion. The newlyweds were surrounded by their families and friends, including the bride's father, the Hon. John Roche, and the groom's mother, Cynthia, Duchess of Althorp. The couple's happiness was palpable, as they exchanged vows in the hallowed halls of Westminster Abbey, surrounded by the beauty and history of this iconic London landmark. The wedding of Viscount Althorp and Hon. Frances Roche was a true celebration of love, family, and tradition. Their union would go on to produce the beloved Princess Diana, who would capture the hearts of the world in the years to come. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the fairy-tale wedding that took place over six decades ago, and the legacy it left behind.
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