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[CHARLES III
(Philip Arthur George, b. 1948, King of Great Britain, Former Prince of Wales) &
Princess DIANA
(1961-1997, his ex-wife)]
Their Marriage Service in St Paul's Cathedral,
including a list of the organ music beforehand, including Vaughan Williams' gentle 'Rhosymedre', with the texts of the hymns and psalms, of the lesson read by Speaker George Thomas, Parry's 'I was glad', and special prayers for the occasion, including a longer one by the Revd. Harry Williams, former Dean of Chapel at Trinity College, Cambridge, who gave the Blessing, finally ending with Walton's 'Crown Imperial', beautifully printed in red and black, cover in black and gold including the Prince of Wales' feathers, 20 sides in covers 11¼" x 8",
with the Ceremonial,
including all the processions to St Paul's, the processions within the cathedral, and back to Buckingham Palace, the appearance on the balcony, and their final departure at 4 p.m, 33 sides in covers 12¼" x 8½",
with
the invitation from the Lord Chamberlain, made out to Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Scallan, gilt monogram and edges, 5¾" x 7¾" card,
and with
Mr. Scallan's ticket with facsimile signatures of the Dean of St Paul's and the Lord Chamberlain, 4" x 5" yellow card, together four items, 29th July
a few light creases in the ticket, a few very light marks on the blank rear cover of the ceremonial, otherwise in excellent condition
The couple chose British music throughout the service. Eight crowned heads and the Hereditary Prince of Monaco joined in the processions.
Item Date:
1981
Stock No:
53217
£325
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