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Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her wedding day
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Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her wedding day
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002), later Duchess of York, then Queen Elizabeth, then Queen Mother, pictured leaving her parents house in Bruton Street, London in her wedding dress to travel to Westminster Abbey for her marriage to Albert, Duke of York, the future King George VI. Her medieval style wedding dress was designed by Madame Handley-Seymour. Date: 1923
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Bowes Bridal Bride Bruton Duchess Handley Lyon Seymour 1923 Elizabeth
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In this evocative photograph, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother) is seen leaving her parents' house at 17 Bruton Street, London, on her way to Westminster Abbey for her wedding to Albert, Duke of York, on April 26, 1923. The future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, are dressed in the height of 1920s fashion, with Elizabeth's medieval-style wedding dress designed by Madame Handley-Seymour adding an air of regal elegance and timeless beauty to the scene. The young bride, with her veil held in place by a diamond and pearl tiara, looks radiant and serene as she steps into the open-topped car that will take her to the ceremony. The Duke of York, who would later ascend to the throne in 1936, is seen waiting for her at the curb, looking dapper in his military uniform. The wedding dress, which featured a high neckline, long sleeves, and a flowing train, was inspired by the Gothic Revival style that was popular in the 1920s. Madame Handley-Seymour, a renowned British couturier, expertly crafted the dress from ivory silk tulle and antique lace, creating a stunning and elegant bridal ensemble that would become a symbol of the era. This photograph captures a moment of history, as the future Queen Mother embarks on her journey to become the consort of the King of England, a role she would fulfill with grace and dignity for over six decades. The image is a testament to the enduring allure of royal weddings and the power of fashion to transport us back in time.
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