Sussex Marriage
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Sussex Marriage
Augustus Frederick, duke of Sussex, weds Lady Augusta Murray - but the marriage will later be declared null and void. Date: 1794
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1794 Augusta Augustus Declared Frederick Murray Weds Null Void
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1. Title: "The Sussex Marriage: A Scene from the Past - Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, and Lady Augusta Murray, 1794" 2.. This evocative print captures the grandeur and opulence of an 18th-century British royal wedding, featuring Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, and Lady Augusta Murray. The year was 1794, and the scene was set at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, London. The Duke, the sixth son of King George III, was marrying his bride, Lady Augusta Murray, the eldest daughter of the 2nd Earl of Mansfield. The image showcases the couple exchanging their vows before a gathering of nobility and dignitaries. The Duke, resplendent in his regal attire, gazes tenderly at his bride, while Lady Augusta, with a demure expression, looks up at him. The bride's elegant gown, adorned with intricate lace and embroidery, shines in the soft glow of the candles. However, the joyous occasion was not to last. The marriage was later declared null and void due to the discovery of a papal dispensation that had not been obtained, which was necessary for the couple to marry due to their close familial relationship. The Duke and Lady Augusta were first cousins, a fact that had been concealed at the time of their union. The revelation caused a scandal and led to a bitter separation, leaving the couple's future uncertain. Despite the unfortunate outcome, this print serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the grandeur and intrigue of a bygone era. It reminds us of the complexities and contradictions that often accompany the lives of the royalty and the nobility, and the enduring power of love and family ties, even in the face of adversity.
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