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Officiating clergy at the Royal wedding, 1923
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Officiating clergy at the Royal wedding, 1923
Page from The Sphere showing the officiating clergy at the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26 April 1923 at Westminster Abbey. Top left picture shows the splendour of the Abbeys copes and the rich character of the vestments of the Abbey rich in gold threadwork. On the right is the cross carried at the wedding made by Rodman Wanamaker with the crossbearer wearing a magnificent cope of beautiful needlework. The bottom picture shows the clergy and officials including Cosmo Lang, Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York on the left while to the right are the Dean and the Precentor. Standing behind are Mr E. F. Knapp-Fisher, Receiver General adn Lord Salisbury, High Steward of Westminster Abbey. Date: 1923
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This image from The Sphere magazine showcases the solemn and splendid scene of the officiating clergy at the 1923 wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York, and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at the hallowed Westminster Abbey. The top left photograph highlights the magnificent copes and intricately designed vestments of the Abbey, adorned with gold threadwork that adds to the rich character of the religious ceremony. On the right side of the image, the cross carried at the wedding, a gift from Rodman Wanamaker, is displayed. The crossbearer proudly wears a magnificent cope of exquisite needlework, adding to the overall spectacle of the event. The bottom picture offers a closer look at the clergy and officials, including Cosmo Lang, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Archbishop of York on the left. To the right, the Dean and the Precentor are seen, standing behind them are Mr. E.F. Knapp-Fisher, the Receiver General, and Lord Salisbury, the High Steward of Westminster Abbey. This photograph captures the religious and royal significance of the wedding ceremony, providing a glimpse into the grandeur and pomp of the event that united the Duke and Duchess of York in matrimony. The image serves as a testament to the solemnity and splendor of the occasion, making it a cherished piece of history in the annals of royal weddings.
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