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HRH Princess Elizabeth and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on their wedding day November 20, 1947 in London. The bride in an ivory duchess satin dress by Norman Hartnell. The full skirt was embroidered with flowers picked out in seed pearl and crystal. The fifteen foot train of transparent ivory tulle and with a white tulle head-dress held in place by pearl and diamond tiara. The bouquet was of white orchids. The groom in simple lieutenant's uniform, is wearing the most noble order of the Garter. The Queen succeeded to the throne on the death of her father, King George VI. on February 6, 1952. (KEYSTONE/CAMERA PRESS/BARON) === ===