Friday 8 February 2013

Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon



The wedding took place on the 26 April 1923 at Westminister Abbey, London

The wedding dress was made from deep ivory chiffon moirĂ©, embroidered with pearls and a silver thread.  The dress was designed by Madame Handley.   
A strip of Brussels lace was sowing into the dress, it was a Strathmore family heirloom.

Details of the design of the wedding dress was revealed to the public before the wedding.

The groom wore RAF full dress of his senior service rank of group captain.

* The couple later became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

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