THE WEDDING OF THE EARL AND COUNTESS OF ALBANY [TECK (ALEXANDER GEORGE, 1874-1957, Queen Mary's brother, Earl of Athlone) and his wife Princess ALICE OF ALBANY (Countess of Athlone, 1883-1981, Daughter of Leopold, Duke of Albany, Grand-daughter of Queen Victoria)

Unsigned postcard photo showing the bride seated with her new husband standing behind her, next to him stand the two older bridesmaids Princess Margaret and Princess Patricia of Connaught, the younger ones in the front are Princess Mary of Wales, daughter of George V standing next to the Prince, Princess Helen of Waldeck–Pyrmont is leaning on the Princess and Princess Mary of Teck is leaning on Princess Patricia of Connaught, 5½" x 3½", no place, no date, but 10th February

On 10th February 1904 Princess Alice of Albany married Prince Alexander of Teck at St. George's Chapel, at Windsor Castle. The ceremony was reported as "very elaborate and brilliant," with four processions to the chapel: the Queen of Württemberg, Queen Emma of the Netherlands, King Edward and Queen Alexandra, and, lastly, the bride.

Item Date:  1904

Stock No:  39443      £75

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