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Princess Cecile of Greece on her wedding day
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Princess Cecile of Greece on her wedding day
Princess Cecilie of Greece (1911-1937), third child of Prince and Princess Andrew of Greece (Alice of Battenberg), pictured on her wedding day when she married Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse & by Rhine at the Schlosskirche, Darmstadt on 2 February 1931. Cecile is one of the four sisters of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. She was tragically killed, along with her husband, mother-in-law, two elder children and unborn child when the plane they were travelling in to the wedding of Georg Donatuss brother Ludwig, crashed into a chimney at Ostend. Date: 1931
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1. Title: A Regal Bride: Princess Cecilie of Greece on Her Wedding Day 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a radiant Princess Cecilie of Greece on her wedding day as she exchanged vows with Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse & by Rhine at the Schlosskirche, Darmstadt, on 2 February 1931. Born as Cecilie Helen Sophia Marina of Greece and Denmark, she was the third child of Prince and Princess Andrew of Greece (Alice of Battenberg). 3. Background: Princess Cecilie was one of the four sisters of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Her tragic death came at the young age of 26, when the plane she was traveling in with her husband, mother-in-law, two elder children, and unborn child, crashed into a chimney at Ostend on 17 January 1937. 4. Historical Significance: The 1930s was an era of grandeur and elegance, and this portrait of Princess Cecilie encapsulates the essence of a royal bridal celebration during that time. The image showcases the bride's exquisite bridal attire, including her long, flowing veil, and the regal air she carries as she embarks on her new life with her husband. 5. Royal Lineage: Princess Cecilie was a member of the Greek and Danish royal families, making her a significant figure in European royalty. Her marriage to Hereditary Grand Duke Georg Donatus of Hesse & by Rhine further connected her to the German royal family. 6. Legacy: The tragic death of Princess Cecilie and her family left a lasting impact on the European royal scene. This poignant photograph serves as a reminder of her brief, yet remarkable life and her connection to the rich history of European royalty. 7. Conclusion: This image of Princess Cecilie of Greece on her wedding day offers a glimpse into the elegance and grandeur of royal weddings during the 1930s. It is a poignant reminder of the life of a young princess whose tragic end left a lasting impact on European royalty.
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