Honey Moon Collection (#2)

Royal Wedding in Berlin
The marriage of Princess Irene of Hesse (1866-1953) to Prince Heinrich (Henry) of Prussia (1862-1929) on 24th May 1888 at Charlottenburg Palace

The Sphere front cover - royal honeymoon
The Duke of Duchess of York on their honeymoon at Polesden Lacey, the Surrey home of Mrs Greville. The smaller, inset pictures show incidents during the honeymoon

St Clare, Isle of Wight
St Clare, near Ryde on the Isle of Wight, the family seat of the Vernon-Harcourt family. A castellated mansion with extensive grounds and a view across to Portsmouth on the mainland

Royal Wedding 1961 - guests wave farewell
Wedding guests wave farewell to the departing newly married Duke and Duchess of Kent (formerly Miss Katherine Worsley) as they leave Hovingham Hall

Royal Wedding 1963 - honeymoon at Cortachy Castle
Cortachy Castle, six miles from Kirriemuir and the Ogilvy family seat, where Princess Alexandra of Kent and her husband Angus Ogilvy spent part of their honeymoon following their marriage at

Princess Mary disembarking at Calais, 1922
Princess Mary crosses the Channel with Viscount Lascelles for her honeymoon. Princess Mary, daughter of King George V and Queen Mary, married Viscount Lascelles, later 6th Earl of Harewood

Revelations on Honeymoon
Revelations - 1st Chapter A hilarious postcard showing a couple on their honeymoon, revealing to each other (for seemingly yht efirst time!) their physical shortcomings

Young couple on holiday
A young couple on holiday, walking arm-in-arm along the street. Date: circa 1930s

Royal Wedding 1947 - off on honeymoon
Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) and her new husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace in an open carriage to embark on their honeymoon which would be spent at

The Honeymoon - Seasick Couple
The Honeymoon. A seasick Couple, regretting opting for a cruise to Norway rather than a pleasant two weeks in Bangor. Date: circa 1910s

1, Chalk Road
No.1, Chalk Road, Chalk, Kent. Over the doorway is a bust by Percy Fitzgerald :" Dickens spent his honeymoon in this house, 1836". etc. Date: 1812 - 1870

Music cover, Honeymoon Polka
A contented couple on their honeymoon on a music cover for the Honeymoon Polka, composed by John J Blockley. Date: circa 1860

Space colony holiday islands, artwork. Titled Islands of the Gods, this artwork shows a human couple walking along a beach on a holiday island in a space colony

A CHINESE HONEYMOON. An American poster advertising the musical comedy A Chinese Honeymoon by George Dance and Howard Talbot. Lithograph, c1902

Duke and Duchess of York on honeymoon

Princess Beatrice of Edinburgh and her husband

Prince and Princess Gustaf Adolf of Sweden, pictured shortly after returning from their honeymoon. Princess Gustaf Adolf was formerly Princess Sybille of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Berlin, 1926
Photograph showing Irving Berlin (1888-1989), the American musician and composer, and his wife, formerly Miss Ellen Mackay, arriving in England on their honeymoon, 1929

Squaring the Circle
A stylised illustration showing an angular honeymooning couple paying a rotund bellboy at the hotel where they are spending their wedding night

Breakdown Communication
An American couple on their honeymoon bring out the phrase book hoping to understand what the European railway official is trying to tell them

Swimwear 1960S
A young couple, holding hands, and wearing fashionable swimwear, enjoy a splash in the sea!

The honeymoon carriage on the Midland railway
The compartment for newly wedded couples by the Midland Railway Company on selected trains. The carriage is unofficially termed the honeymoon carriage but can be reserved for the price of two first

Off on Honeymoon
A newly married couple (Lieutenant Grant and Lady Sybil Primrose) set off on a chauffeur-driven honeymoon trip

Staying in Bed
She : Whatever are you looking at ? He : This town - I haven t seen it all week !

Couple in Gondola / 1907
Couple in a gondola on the canals of Venice

NEWLYWEDS GOING AWAY
One of the wedding guests wishes the newlyweds well as they prepare to depart for their honeymoon

Honeymoon Couple C1875
Anticipation, then Realisation: a newly-wedded couple during and after their wedding trip

Typing on the Beach
A young woman types a letter on the beach, with her boss or boyfriend beside her

Honeymoon in 2000 Ad
A pair of newly-weds, setting off for their honeymoon on Venus in the year 2000, prudently wrap up well and take an umbrella

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"Honeymoon: A Timeless Tradition of Love and Adventure" Embarking on the journey of a lifetime, couples have long celebrated their newlywed bliss with a romantic escape known as the honeymoon. From the opulent Cross section of the royal yacht Britannia to the jubilant crowds at Romsey during the Royal Wedding in 1947, this cherished tradition has been woven into history. Intriguing tales unfold as we delve into iconic honeymoons throughout time. The Marquess and Marchioness of Anglesey set sail on their own love-filled voyage, reminiscent of Mozart and Constanze's enchanting honeymoon. These moments capture not only timeless romance but also provide glimpses into bygone eras. The Mountbatten wedding in 1922 gifted us with an extraordinary Rolls Royce, symbolizing luxury and elegance that accompanied countless couples on their post-wedding adventures. W H Robinson's Honeymoon taxi stands as a testament to how transportation played its part in creating unforgettable memories. As we explore further, Broadlands becomes our destination - where joyous celebrations unfolded during the Royal Wedding in 1947 before Queen Elizabeth II embarked on her honeymoon there. Trent Park witnessed another royal affair in 1934 when a bride donned her exquisite dress for an idyllic getaway. Venturing beyond British shores, Weston Park in Shifnal beckons lovers seeking solace amidst nature's embrace while Bryan Guinness and his wife Diana epitomize sophistication against breathtaking backdrops across continents. Finally, picture-perfect moments are captured at Baa Atoll beach in Maldives - azure waters reflecting boundless love under Asian skies. Here lies proof that regardless of location or era, true love transcends borders and cultures. The essence of "honeymoon" remains unchanged throughout centuries - it is a celebration of unity between two souls embarking upon life's grand adventure together.