55 years ago to this day in 1963 when Spanish Queen Victoria Eugenie arrived in London (for Princess Alexandra’s wedding) in a veiled, ruffled turban.
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If Maxima ever sees this photo she’s going to attach a veil to her “yarn” hat!!! Oy vey!
This is one of the first Royal Weddings I really remember. Just last week I came across a Pitkin Pride of Britain Book on Princess Alexandra’s wedding in my Royal Stash. Now I must go look for a photo of Queen Ena. I particularly remember Princess Marina wearing a dress of “gold tissue” with a matching hat. She was such an elegant woman. I am away from home at the moment or I would include a photo. Perhaps Hat Queen can oblige.
What a vivid memory, Glitter Girl! I’m very intrigued by your description of Princess Marina’s dress and hat.
Some very good shots of the guests in this 10 minute video.
April 24, 1963, Westminster Abbey
A belated thanks, Jimbo! Wonderful video, and Princess Marina is indeed as elegant as Glitter Girl remembers.
What did she wear to the actual wedding?! Please could we see a retrospective of the hard worn to Alexandra’s wedding by some of the guests?? Would be Nice to see