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Westminster Abbey sacrarium
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Westminster Abbey sacrarium
A birds eye view of the sacrarium in Westminster Abbey, where the bridal pair - Princess Mary, daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, and Viscount Lascelles, later 6th Earl of Harewood - knelt before the altar on their wedding day on 28th February 1922. The wedding party are seen passing through the north door of the screen into St Edwards Chapel. Date: 1922
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In this photograph, taken on February 28, 1922, we are granted a bird's eye view of the sacred sacrarium in Westminster Abbey, where the bridal pair, Princess Mary, the eldest daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, and Viscount Lascelles, later the 6th Earl of Harewood, knelt before the altar on their wedding day. The image offers a unique perspective of this historic moment, allowing us to appreciate the architectural grandeur of the space and the intricate details of the stained glass windows that bathe the scene in ethereal light. The wedding party is seen making their way through the north door of St. Edward's Chapel, a stunning architectural masterpiece that adds to the solemnity and majesty of the occasion. The intricate stonework, the ornate carvings, and the delicate arches all contribute to the sense of history and tradition that surrounds this royal wedding. The sacrarium, a small, enclosed area within the abbey, is where the couple would have received the blessings of the church before proceeding to the Quire for the marriage ceremony itself. The altar, adorned with flowers and candles, stands as a symbol of their commitment to each other and to their future as a married couple. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, allowing us to witness a moment of royal history and to appreciate the beauty and grandeur of Westminster Abbey, a cherished symbol of British heritage and tradition.
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