Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, third son of King George V and Queen Mary, married Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry, in the Private Chapel of Buckingham Palace. The wedding was originally planned for a public ceremony at Westminster Abbey, but can been ‘toned-down’ after the death of the bride’s father just weeks before and the failing health of the King, who died two months later.
After the private ceremony, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester waved to the assembled crowds from the Balcony of Buckingham Palace, joined by members of their families and the bridal party.
The newlywed Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were also seen leaving Buckingham Palace, towards the Victoria Station, to start their honeymoon.
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret with Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, Lady Patricia Ramsay, Princess Maud, Countess of Southesk, Princess Marie Louise and Princess Helena Victoria among others.
The new Duchess of Gloucester wore a pearl pink Norman Hartnell gown, establishing a family tradition, which led to Hartnell designing the wedding gowns of the Queen and Princess Margaret. The Duke of Gloucester wore Uniform with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter.
When Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott married Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester in 1935, she received two Tiaras from Queen Mary, two Tiaras and several Jewels from the groom, and two Parures from King George V among a thousand wedding gifts, many of which were displayed at St. James’s Palace 90 years ago.
Gloucester Honeysuckle Tiara
Teck Turquoise Tiara
Iveagh Tiara
Gloucester Diamond Bandeau Tiara
Diamond Necklace Tiara
Pearl and Emerald Suite
Emerald Necklace
Pink Topaz Necklace
Queen Mary’s 11-row Pearl Choker
Diamond Corsage Brooch
Diamond Knot Brooch
Queen Mary’s Turquoise Fringe Necklace
Diamond Earrings
Gloucester Honeysuckle Tiara
Teck Turquoise Tiara
Cartier India Tiara
Iveagh Tiara
Gloucester Diamond Bandeau Tiara
Diamond Necklace Tiara
Pearl and Emerald Suite
Pink Topaz Necklace
Emerald Necklace
Queen Mary’s Turquoise Fringe Necklace
Queen Mary’s 11-row Pearl Choker
Diamond Corsage Brooch
Diamond Earrings
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While the ceremony itself was private, various official group portraits were released.
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The Duke and new Duchess also waved to the various assembled from the Balcony of Buckingham Palace. They were joined by members of their families and the bridal party.
The newlyweds were also pictured leaving Buckingham Palace, towards the train station, to start their honeymoon.
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The Duke of Gloucester wore Uniform with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter. The new Duchess of Gloucester wore a pearl pink Norman Hartnell gown, establishing a family tradition, which led to Hartnell designing the wedding gowns of the Queen and Princess Margaret.
