Royal Weddings and Ceremonies

Captured moments from notable royal weddings featuring elegant gowns, flower bouquets, and significant attendees from the 1950s.

Queen Meets Lollobrigida -- Queen Elizabeth is presented to Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, by the Italian ambassador in London Manlio Brosio, at the tivolo theatre tonight October 25. Her Majesty attended to see the royal gala film performance of "Neapolitan Fantasy", which opened Italian film festival week in London. October 25, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Jacqueline Bovier and John F. Kennedy's wedding in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1953.

To Tes Royal Box -- Princess Margaret were a full-scrited gown of white tulle trimmed with black velvet whom she attended the premier of Charlie Chaplin's "Limelight" in London last night. Bound her neck was a diamond necklace. Here she is on her way to the royal box with a bouquet given to her by a little blind girl.Princess Margaret, reported to be the member of the Royal Family most outwardly distressed by King George VI's death, has recovered her famous smile. During a busy round of duties in recent weeks the smile has never been absent. October 17, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture)

Royal Wedding In Oslo -- HRH Princess Raghild of Norway with her husband, Mr. Erling Lorentzen, son of a prominent Norwegian shipowner, pictured with King Haakon after the wedding ceremony near Oslo on Friday. May 18, 1953

Dr. Roger William Gilliatt at his wedding to Miss Penelope Conner. Everyone is talking about Tony Armstrong - Jones second choice of a best man, Dr. Roger Gilliatt. Now they are talking about his wife, too-because this week 28-year-old Penelope Gilliatt has a very acid article in "The Queen" magazine which really takes the lid off the gossip column business, the people who write them and the methods they use to get information.It should make her very popular with the Royal family. Their dislike of reading half-truths about themselves is well known.Penelope Gilliatt has just left "Vogue" to join "The Queen." which in the last year has become one of the liveliest glossies in London. December 12, 1954.

Queen Meets Lollobrigida -- Queen Elizabeth is presented to Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, by the Italian ambassador in London Manlio Brosio, at the tivolo theatre tonight October 25. Her Majesty attended to see the royal gala film performance of "Neapolitan Fantasy", which opened Italian film festival week in London. October 25, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen Elizabeth II and Vice President Richard Nixon. She was the guest of honor at the Thanksgiving dinner at the US Embassy residence in London. Nov. 27, 1958.

Film Bride - Actress Diana Lynn, 22, and Architect John C. Lindsay, 30, are pictured on the steps of Healy Chapel on the campus of the University of Southern California following their marriage here yesterday. The couple plan to honeymoon in New Orleans and Cuba. December 19, 1948. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).;Film Bride - Actress Diana Lynn, 22, and Architect John C. Lindsay, 30, are pictured on the steps of Healy Chapel on the campus of the University of Southern California following their marriag

Mary Churchill Weds: Not to be separated from his cigar, even on the occasion of his daughter's wedding, Mr. Winston Churchill leaves his home at Hyde Park Gate, with his daughter Mary for her wedding at St. Margaret's Westminster, this afternoon February 11. February 11, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix Claus von Amsberg Baarn Baarn. leaving town hall. 17 February 1966. Baarn

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Prince Karl von Hessen and Countess Yvonne Szapary in The Hague. Group photo. April 18, 1966. The Hague, South Holland

Sir Macfarlane Burnet , director of the Walter and Wlisze Hall institute ,escorts his daughter Elizabeth, into Holy Trinity Church, Kew, for her marriage to Mr Paul Merrick Dexter this afternoon. April 19, 1951.

Brig-Gen. Critchley and Diana Fishwick Wed bride in green.Brig. Gen. Critchley and his bride after their wedding in Paris today.Brigadien - General Critchley Chairman of the Greyhound Racing Association, and Miss Diana Fishwick, Golf Champion, ***** at the British consulate in Paris today. This was General Critchley's third marriage. August 23, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

Congressional Reception at the White House, 9:30PM. President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and others attend a congressional reception at the White House. Front row (L-R): President Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, and Lady Bird Johnson. Descending the stairs (L-R) Senator Carl Hayden (Arizona); Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (Minnesota); Muriel Humphrey, wife of Senator Humphrey; Louella Dirksen, wife of Senator Everett M. Dirksen (Illinois); and Senator Dirksen (mostly hidden). Grand Staircase, Entrance Hall, White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon received by Amsterdams municipal administration in Rijksmuseum, the arrival. May 14, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Queen's Nephew Weds - Interesting London wedding was that of The Hon. Andrew Elphtnstone, nephew of the Queen and the Hon. Mrs. Vicary Gibbs, Lady in welting to - Princess Elizabeth, at St. Margaret's Westminster.The King and Queen were present, and Princess Elizabeth was a bridesmaid.Bride and bridegroom. The bride wore a gown of Indian gold and white brocade and a headress of mixed white flowers. June 7, 1946. (Photo by Mirror Features News Picture).

Elsevier photo collection. Hotel Gooiland, dinner i.g.m. 30th anniversary Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard. Princess Beatrix Prince Aschwin arrival. January 7, 1967. Hilversum

Elsevier photo collection. Marriage princess Beatrix Claus von Amsberg. Official wedding photo. March 10, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Princess Elizabeth And Her Fiance Dance Together In Edinburgh -- Princess Elizabeth and her fiance Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten dancing together at the ball - the first time they have been photographed dancing together.Princess Elizabeth and her fiance Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten led the dancing in a ball at the Assembly rooms in Edinburgh. The royal family and Lieutenant Mountbatten are playing a visit to Scotland and are staying at Holyrood House. July 15, 1947.

Elsevier photo collection. Marriage Princess Beatrix Claus von Amsberg. Prince Claus stops pens signing marriage certificate inner pocket. March 10, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

BURT LANCASTER and BARBARA STANWYCK in SORRY WRONG NUMBER (1948), directed by ANATOLE LITVAK.

Anefo photo collection. Government dinner in Delft in Prinsenhof, Princess Beatrix Claus in one of the beautiful halls. March 6, 1966. Delft, South Holland

Peter Gruening & wife Chief correspondent at Australia Press of America. January 23, 1955.

Anefo photo collection. Series: Wedding Princess Beatrix Prince Claus Princess Beatrix Prince Claus . March 10 , 1966. Amsterdam

Elliot Roosevelt married Elizabeth Browning Donner, daughter of William Henry Donner. The marriage ended in divorce eighteen months later. Jan. 16, 1932

St. Andrews day celebrations in Malmo.Photo Shows: Princess Margaret of Denmark Talking with Field Marshal Montgomery at the celebration dinner.Scottish Residents in Malmo celebrated their national - day St. Andrews day by holding a dinner at the Ambassador hotel. December 03, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Queen Elizabeth II with Robert Menzies (Prime Minister of Australia), in Sydney, Australia, in February 1954

Elsevier photo collection. Marriage Princess Beatrix Claus von Amsberg Amsterdam city hall. Arrival. March 10, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Princess's Friend Is First Peace-Time Bride At Westminster Abbey -- The bride and bridegroom leaving Westminster Abbey after the wedding ceremony- the first held at the Abbey in peacetime. Miss Marjorie "Molly" Wyndham-Quin, 21 year old friend of Princess Elizabeth, was the first Peacetime bride at Westminster Abbey when she was married to Capt. the Hon Robert Cecil & wife, Grenadier Guards, son of Viscount and Viscountess Cranborne. The bride is the grand-daughter of the Earl of Dunraven, and more than 1,500 guests attended the Ceremony. December 18, 1945.

Photograph taken during the wedding of Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (1930-2002) and Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon (1930-2017). Dated 20th Century

Princess's Visit Film Studio -- Princess Elizabeth is been chatting with Chips Rafferty. The Australian film star, who is over here to take part in the new production Nicholas Nickleby.Princess Elizabeth Accompanied by Princess Margaret, paid a visit to Ealing Studios, London, today June 06, where they met a number of film actors and also watched the 'Shooting' of a scene in the new production Nicholas Nickleby. July 09, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Newly Leave Church -- Mauree Connolly, young tennis queen who's forsaking the game except as a -pastime, and her husband, Norman Brinker, walk up the aisle of St. Patrick's Catholic church after their marriage here this afternoon. June 11, 1955. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Royal Canadian Tour: At The State Dinner In Ottawa -- Happiness shared by Princess Elizabeth, the Duke of Edinburgh and Viscount and Viscountess Alexander at the State dinner given by the Governor General at Government house, Ottawa. October 15, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Jackie Bouvier Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, after their wedding ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island, Sept. 23, 1953 (BSLOC_2020_2_153)

GERALD DAVID LASCELLES on his marriage to Angela Dowding at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster. Lascelles was younger son of the Princess Royal. 1924 -

First Pictures of Italian Royal Wedding - Above is pictured Philip of Hesse with his bride. The Princess Mafalda, daughter of the Italian royal family. This picture is an exclusive photograph made be the court photographer at the royal palace at Racconigi. February 10, 1925. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Wedding of swimmer Betty Heukels with water polo player Hans Wouda in Stadhuis in Eindhoven .. November 5, 1969. Eindhoven

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana attends a gala show in Krasnapolsky on the occasion of the 16th anniversary of the Corps of the Free University. October 18, 1960. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The Queen Attends Royal Circus PerformanceSmiling, Queen Elizabeth II is accompanied by Bernard Mills as she passes between lines of artistes on her way to attend the special charity performance of the Bertham Mills Circus at Olympia, London, this evening, December 21.The performance was sponsored by the Variety Club of Great Britain and the entire proceeds are to be donated to the London Federation of Boys Club. December 21, 1955.

Elsevier photo collection. Holland Festival Amsterdam concert hall gala concert. Prime Minister Cals wife enter cycle Concertgebouw. June 15, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard extends Einasmus prize to Ninette de Valois in the presence of Queen Juliana and Princess Beatrix; Prince Bernhard presents price /. June 21, 1974

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix Prince Claus Aruba, Netherlands Antilles. couple evening dress reception. July 25, 1966. Aruba, Netherlands Antilles

Elsevier photo collection. Margain Princess Margriet Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven. Brussaar carriage arrival City Hall Hague. January 10, 1967. Hague, South Holland

Dinner At the Mansion House To Mr. R.A. Butler.The Lord and Lady Mayoress tonight entertained at a dinner at the mansion House the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Governor and directors of the Bank of England. This picture shows Mr. R.A. Butler as he accompanies the Lady Mayoress, Lady Bowater in procession at the Mansion house this evening. October 20, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Elsevier photo collection. German week Hilton Hotel Rotterdam. Princess Beatrix German Foreign Minister, Dr. G. Schröder (l.). September 21, 1964. Rotterdam, South Holland

Midnight Matinee - The Duke and Duchess of Kent arriving at the Coliseum, last night for the show in aid of the London ***** Hospital. December 10, 1937. (Photo by Kosmos Press Bureau).

Foreign Royalty - Prince Wilhelm of Prussia - Germany. July 11, 1933.

***** Son Weds.Margaret's Westminster, bride today is Miss Susan Walker, of Lincoln. She married Mr. Richard Butler, eldest son of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. July 05, 1952. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture)

Australian Journalist weds at St. Martin's -- Harry Gordon, a journalist from Melbourne, Australia, with his bride, the former Miss Dorothy Scott, a secretary from Sydney, after their marriage at St. Martin-in-the-Fields.Gordon has just arrived in this country after covering the Korean war for the "Sun-News-Pictorial". July 11, 1951.

06/20/1933. Image of the wedding between HRH Alfonso de Borbón y Battenberg and Miss Edelmira Sampedro y Robato, held in Lausanne (Switzerland). Ten days before the wedding, the until then Prince of Asturias, formally renounced his rights to the Throne.

Marriage of the Hon. Deborah Vivien Freeman-Mitford (born 1920 and now Dowager Duchess of Devonshire) to Andrew Cavendish, later the Duke of Devonshire in 1941. The bride wore a dress by Victor Stiebel. Date: 1941

Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) dancing with Lord Louis Mountbatten at a ball held at the Savoy in aid of the Educational Fund Appeal of the Royal College of Nursing. Date: 1951

Elsevier photo collection. Baptism Prince Willem-Alexander Grote Kerk Hague. Princess Beatrix, Prince Claus Prince Willem-Alexander leave Palace House ten Bosch. September 2, 1967. Hague, South Holland

A Paper Crown for her GraceThe Duchess of Windsor carried a paper crows when she and the Duke of Windsor celebrated New Year's Eve at the El Morocco Night Club in New York.Photo Shows: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor leaving the night club. The Duchess wore a short Evening Dress of Oyster-White Stain made by Pierre Balmain. January 06, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd).

Anefo photo collection. President Heinemann's visit wife WD NL; NL REG. Hainemann offered gala dinner Prinsenhof, Delft; POST. Heineman. November 25, 1969. Delft, South Holland

Radio-TV Correspondents Association (RTCA) Dinner, 7:25PM. Radio and Television Correspondents Association Dinner. L-R: Unidentified man; President John F. Kennedy (with a bandage over his left eye); unidentified woman; Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. Statler Hilton Hotel, Washington D.C.

Dinner in honor of Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg, 8:00PM. President John F. Kennedy and Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg descend the Grand Staircase for a dinner in honor of the Grand Duchess. Entrance Hall, White House, Washington, D.C.

HUMPHREY BOGART and AUDREY HEPBURN in SABRINA (1954), directed by BILLY WILDER.

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo; Civil wedding clasp in the Baarn City Hall. Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo when leaving the town hall. 28 June 1975. Baarn, Utrecht (Prov.)

Carol Carr, the radio singer, leaving Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street, S.W., to-day after her wedding to Mr. Peter Leuw. 22nd January. February 14, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture)

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo; The closure of the ecclesiastical wedding in the Domkerk in Utrecht. Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo during ceremony. 28 June 1975. Utrecht (Prov.), Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus at Galaconcert Rotterdams Philharmonic Orchestra in the goals. Mr. H. N. Wakkie (chairman), Beatrix and Claus /. 10 June 1968. Rotterdam, South Holland

JANE POWELL in A DATE WITH JUDY (1948), directed by RICHARD THORPE.

Anefo photo collection. Marriage lady-baronesse van Randwijk, secretary of Princess Wilhelmina and Mr Thijs Booy, individual secretary Princess Wilhelmina, Gorsel. October 30, 1954. Gorssel

Elsevier photo collection. Party program goals Rotterdam royal family, offered Rotterdam Gemeentoes T.G.V. Controlled marriage Princess Margriet Pieter van Vollenhoven. Links Mayor Wim Thomassen. December 10, 1966. Rotterdam, South Holland

Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon, (born 7 March 1930) marries Princess Margaret, younger daughter of King George VI and younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II. 1960

Anefo photo collection. Marriage of Spartakeeper Aart van Dijk with Miss de Wit in Rotterdam. December 22, 1959. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Film week opened in The Hague. Italian film star Amedeo Nazzani (actor in "Le Notte di Cabiria"), with the left Benzoni? And right Giulietta Masina. June 15, 1957. The Hague, South Holland

Elizabeth taylor, mike todd 1965

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Marriage Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo wedding couple with the ten witnesses among whom Mrs. Alting von Geusau-Houben, Ms. Sesink, MW. Kamal-O'Gorman and Mr Ligtermoet. 28 June 1975

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Junk woman-baronesse van Randwijk, secretary of Princess Wilhelmina and Mr Thijs Booy, private secretary Princess Wilhelmina, Gorsel /. October 30, 1954. Gorssel

Wedding of Archduke Charles of Austria and Princess Zita of Bourbon-Parma in Schwarzau Palace. October 21, 1911

Elsevier photo collection. Margain Princess Margriet Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven. Princess Irene Prince Carlos Hugo leave house ten Bosch. Princess Christina Ph.J.I.M. Houben. January 10, 1967. Hague, South Holland

Dinner in honor of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, 8:00PM. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shahanshah of Iran, and his wife, the Empress Farah Pahlavi, arrive at the White House for a dinner in their honor. (L-R) Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the Shahanshah, the Empress, and President John F. Kennedy. An unidentified reporter stands in the background at left. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.

EDITORIAL ONLY Queen Elizabeth II entertaining the Prime Ministers of the Commonwealth at Buckingham Palace in 1952. From left to right, Mr. S.G. Holland (New Zealand), Mr. Winston Chuchill (United K

Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, 1937.

Paul Carpenter Marris:London's Caxton hall on Saturday was the scene of the wedding of the 33- years - old Singing star Paul Carpenter,From Montreal, And Viennese Actress Kim Parker, 23. In This Picture They Are Seen Leaving after the Ceremony. March 28, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture)

Madrid, 12/16/1942.- in the church of Santa Bárbara. Miss Conchita de las Heras and Mr. Francisco Gómez Jordana, son of Lieutenant General Conde de Jordana, Minister of Foreign Affairs, got married.

Elsevier photo collection. Wedding ceremony Princess Margriet Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven Jacobskerk Hague. Princess Margriet slides ring Mr. Van Vollenhoven. January 10, 1967. Hague, South Holland

Wedding Between Tony Curtis And Allen, Gene Shacove, Judith Osler, Los Angeles 1968.

McGowan-Roskridge gelatin silver negatives, black-and-white negatives

Anefo photo collection. Series: Marriage Princess Beatrix Prince Claus. March 10, 1966. Amsterdam

Elsevier photo collection. visit India Pakistan, Minister Luns arrived Schiphol, greeted ambassador India, Mr. Sinha. Minister Luns wife descend aircraft staircase. August 7, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

The King and Queen visit the Theatre.Their Mahestics the King and Queen arriving at the Duchess Theatre this evening Feb. 16.The King and Queen, this evening February 16, ***** a visit to the Duchess Theatre, where their Majesties attended a performance of "the Corn is green" by Mr.Emlyn Williams. March 02, 1939. (Photo by The Associated Press).

Anefo photo collection. State visit to Spanish royal couple; Station photo palace on the dam, the station photo. March 19, 1980. Spain

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana, ZKH Prins Bernhard HKH PR. Beatrix Dutch Bank, Frederiksplein, Amsterdam; Princess Beatrix. 7, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Mr & Mrs Ken Youdale. May 26, 1953.

Elsevier photo collection. step-daughter Dutch envoy Argentina, J. Barendrecht, entered marriage vice-president American trading house, Edmund Harman Wright. bridal couple Mr. Mrs. Barendrecht. April 1922. Argentina, Buenos Aires

Elsevier photo collection. international flower exhibition "Flora 1953" Heemstede Queen Juliana. tour exhibition. March 13, 1953. Heemstede

Vintage photograph. Queen Elizabeth and the duke of Edinburgh

BETTE DAVIS; HOWARD HUGHES.

CARY GRANT; ROSALIND RUSSELL; FREDERICK BRISSON. 1941.

Anefo photo collection. Emilie from Zinnicq Bergmann (known by hostage in Africa) married to American student David Riss. September 4, 1976. Africa

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix witnessed the marriage of Mr. C. L. Baron Harinxma Thoe Slooten and Marie A. Hasseleij Kirchner in Baarn. The bridal couple. June 1, 1963. Baarn

The President's daughter, Margaret Truman takes a bow. She sang with Spike Jones' orchestra at the 25th annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association. March 7, 1948.

Anefo photo collection. The Royal Family is in a dinner by the English ambassador. Queen Juliana and Ambassador Sir Andrew Noble enter the dinner room. June 14, 1962

Washington, DC, April 10, 1959 -- Miss District of Columbia is crowned the Queen of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Photo: Abbie Rowe

Louis Bromfield - Author. September 25, 1939.

Frank Sinatra with daughter Nancy during a fundraiser in Palm Springs, CA. 1970.

Elsevier photo collection. Hotel Gooiland, dinner i.g.m. 30th anniversary Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard. Prins Margriet upcoming husband Mr. Pieter van Volhoven dinner table. January 7, 1967. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Margreeing Princess Margriet and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven Wedding ceremony in St. Jacobskerk, bridal couple and pastor Berkhof. January 10, 1967

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