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Diana Mitford
Mr Robert Heber-Percy, Mrs Bryan Guinness (the former Diana Freeman Mitford) and Lord Berners pictured attending the Russian ballet at the Royal Opera House. Date: 1934
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This black-and-white photograph, dated 1934, captures an elegant and enchanting moment as the Mitford sisters, Diana Mitford (née Freeman), Mrs. Bryan Guinness (formerly known as Unity Mitford), and Lord Berners, gather at the Royal Opera House in London for a performance of the Russian ballet. The sisters, known for their striking beauty, charisma, and notorious social connections, are dressed in the height of 1930s fashion. Diana, the youngest of the six Mitford sisters, is pictured in a chic, form-fitting dress with a low neckline and a stylish hat. Unity, who later married Nazi sympathizer Sir Oswald Mosley, wears a simple yet sophisticated long-sleeved dress with a high collar, while Lord Berners, a renowned composer and artist, dons a formal suit and bow tie. The sisters' attendance at the Russian ballet was a testament to their appreciation for the arts and their active role in London's high society scene. The Royal Opera House, a historic and prestigious venue, provided the perfect backdrop for this portrait. The 1930s, also known as the 'Golden Age' of the Mitfords, was a time of glamour, scandal, and political intrigue. The sisters' lives were filled with scandal, from Unity's controversial marriage to a Nazi leader to Diana's infamous association with the British Union of Fascists. Despite their controversial actions, they remained a source of fascination and intrigue for the public. This evocative photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the Mitford sisters, with their beauty, charm, and notoriety, ruled the headlines and captivated the world.
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