The Royal Family led the Guests at the Wedding of the Marquess of Hamilton, Heir of the Duke of Abercorn, and Sacha Phillips at Westminster Abbey in London on this day in 1966, 60 years ago!
Wedding of the Marquess of Hamilton
Flashback
Engagement of Prince Bertil of Sweden and Lilian Craig
The Swedish Royal Court announced the Engagement of Prince Bertil of Sweden and Lilian Craig at the Villa Solbacken in Stockholm on this day in 1976, 50 years ago, following a 34-year relationship in which they choose Duty over Love!
Wedding of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Jetsun Pema
The Royal Family and People of Bhutan celebrated the Wedding of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan and Jetsun Pema at the majestic Punakha Dzong on this day in 2011, 15 years ago, which was the third biggest Royal Wedding that year following the Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton and the Wedding of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco.
Reopening of the Teatro Real in Madrid
Queen Frederica and Princess Irene of Greece joined Prince Juan Carlos and Princess Sofia of Spain as well as General Francisco Franco and Carmen Polo for the Reopening of the Teatro Real in Madrid on this day in 1966, 60 years ago, after over four decades of renovations!
Iranian State Visit to France
French President Charles de Gaulle and Madame de Gaulle hosted the Shah of Iran and Empress Farah on their State Visit to France on this day in 1961, 65 years ago, which was the first visit by an Iranian Sovereign to France in 75 years.
Royal Company of Archers’ Tercentenary Ball
Princess Anne and Princess Margaret joined the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh for the Royal Company of Archers’ Tercentenary Ball at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh on this day in 1976, 50 years ago! Continue reading
Wedding Ball of Crown Prince Leka of Albania
Royal Guests gathered from around the globe for the magnificent Wedding Ball of Crown Prince Leka II of Albania and Elia Zaharia at the Royal Palace of Tirana on this day in 2016, 10 years ago, following their Wedding Ceremony.
Wedding of Lady Saltoun and Alexander Ramsay
The Queen Mother and Queen Ingrid of Denmark led the Royal Guests and Relatives at the Wedding of the Hon. Flora Fraser and Alexander Ramsay at St Peter’s Episcopal Church in Fraserburgh on this day in 1956, 70 years ago!
Engagement of Princess Margrethe of Denmark and Count Henri de Laborde de Monpezat
The Danish Royal Family announced the Engagement of Princess Margrethe of Denmark, the Heir to the Danish Throne, and Count Henri de Laborde de Monpezat on this day in 1966, 60 years ago, ahead of the Wedding in June 1967.
Wedding of the Margrave of Baden and Archduchess Valerie of Austria
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of the Margrave of Baden and Archduchess Valerie of Austria at Schloss Persenbeug in Austria on this day in 1966, 60 years ago, following a Civil Ceremony and Ball at Schloss Salem and a Ball at Schloss Persenbeug.
Wedding Ball of the Margrave of Baden and Archduchess Valerie of Austria
Royal and Noble Guests from around the world attended a magnificent Ball at Schloss Persenbeug in Austria on this day in 1966, 60 years ago, on the eve of the Wedding of the Margrave of Baden and Archduchess Valerie of Austria!
Wedding of Count Bertil Bernadotte and Rosemarie Heering
Princess Margrethe and Princess Benedikte of Denmark led the Swedish and Danish Nobility at the Wedding of their cousin, Count Bertil Bernadotte, and friend, Rosemarie Heering, at the Holmen’s Church in Copenhagen on this day in 1966, 60 years ago!
Greek State Visit to Germany
After a State Visit to France earlier that year, King Paul and Queen Frederica of Greece were joined by Crown Prince Constantine and Princess Sophia on a 10-day State Visit to Germany on this day in 1956, 70 years ago, where they were hosted by President Theodor Heuss and also members of the Hanoverian Royal Family amidst family drama.
Wedding of Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia and Prince Franz Wilhelm of Prussia
Four Kings and Six Queens led the Royal Guests and Relatives at the Wedding of Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia and Prince Franz Wilhelm of Prussia at the Cathedral of St. Andrew and St. Demetrius in Madrid on this day in 1976, 50 years ago!
Wedding of Crown Princess Margareta of Romania
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe to celebrate the Wedding of Crown Princess Margareta of Romania and Radu Duda at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Gerasimos in Lausanne on this day in 1996, 30 years ago!
Wedding of Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover and Princess Ortrud of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe celebrated the Wedding of Prince Ernest Augustus of Hanover and Princess Ortrud of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg in Hanover on this day in 1951, 75 years ago, following a Ball at Schloss Marienburg.
Wedding Ball of Prince Ernst August of Hanover and Princess Ortrud of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
Royal Guests and Relatives from around Europe joined the Hanoverian Royal Family for the Wedding Ball of Prince Ernst August of Hanover and Princess Ortrud of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg at Schloss Marienburg on this day in 1951, 75 years ago, on the eve of their Wedding in Hannover!
Bal Oriental at the Palazzo Labia in Venice
Royal and Noble Guests gathered from around the globe for Carlos de Beistegui’s opulent ‘Bal Oriental’ at the Palazzo Labia in Venice on this day in 1951, 75 years ago, which has often been termed as the Ball of the Century followed by the Baron de Rede’s legendary Bal Oriental at the Hôtel Lambert in Paris!
Wedding of Prince Ernst August of Hanover
Royal Guests and Relatives gathered from around Europe joined the Hanoverian Royal Family to celebrate the Wedding of Prince Ernst August of Hanover and Chantal Hochuli at Schloss Marienburg on this day in 1981, 45 years ago!
Wedding Ball of the Prince of Prussia and Princess Sophie of Isenburg
Royal and Noble Guests and Relatives attended the Wedding Ball of the Prince of Prussia and Princess Sophie of Isenburg at the Orangerieschloss in Sanssouci Park on this day in 2011, 15 years ago, following their Wedding at the Friedenskirche in Potsdam and a Charity Concert at the Konzerthaus Berlin!