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Royal wedding of Henry Abel Smith to Lady May Cambridge, 1931
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Royal wedding of Henry Abel Smith to Lady May Cambridge, 1931
Lady May Cambridge(1906 - 1994), Daughter of the Earl and Countess of Athlone (Alexander of Teck and Princess Alice), on the occasion of her marriage to Sir Henry Abel Smith(1900-1993). Born Princess May of Teck, May was a niece of King George V and Queen Mary, and a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Unusually for a royal wedding, they married in a village church, St Marys Balcombe in West Sussex. Princess Elizabeth of York, later Queen Elizabeth II, was one of the bridesmaids, aged just 5 years old. Date: 24th October 1931
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1. Title: A Regal Wedding in the English Countryside: The Marriage of Lady May Cambridge and Sir Henry Abel Smith, 1931 2. In the enchanting autumn of 1931, Lady May Cambridge, born Princess May of Teck, exchanged vows with Sir Henry Abel Smith in a charming village church, St Mary's Balcombe, nestled in the picturesque West Sussex countryside. 3. Lady May, a beloved niece of King George V and Queen Mary, and a great-granddaughter of the esteemed Queen Victoria, added an extra touch of royal elegance to the occasion. Her bridal party included a young Princess Elizabeth of York, who would later become Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, serving as one of the bridesmaids at just five years old. 4. Dressed in an elegant, flowing white gown with a long, elegant train, Lady May looked radiant as she carried a beautiful bouquet of autumn flowers. Her veil, adorned with pearls and lace, added an air of sophistication and grace. 5. Sir Henry, a gallant and dashing groom, awaited his bride at the altar, dressed in the formal attire of the era. The wedding, held in the 1930s, was a testament to the timeless beauty and tradition of royal nuptials. 6. The marriage of Lady May Cambridge and Sir Henry Abel Smith was a memorable event in British royal history, with the couple's union celebrated by the people of the United Kingdom and beyond. The joyous occasion marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, filled with love, loyalty, and the promise of a bright future. 7. This image, taken from the archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to relive the magic and wonder of a bygone era. The photograph, rich in history and tradition, serves as a reminder of the enduring allure and fascination of the British monarchy.
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