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Abercorn / Spencer engagement, 1919
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Abercorn / Spencer engagement, 1919
Family photograph showing the Duchess of Abercorn with her four children including (centre), Lady Cynthia Hamilton. Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Spencer (1897 - 1972), known until her marriage as Lady Cynthia Hamilton was the daughter of the third Duke of Abercorn, and married Viscount Althorp (later Earl Spencer) in 1919. She is the paternal grandmother of Diana, Princess of Wales and great-grandmother of Prince William of Wales, Duke of Cambrdige. Photograph featured in The Bystander at the time of the announcement of her engagement. Date: 1919
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Abercorn Althorp Countess Cynthia Diana Duchess Engagement Grandmother Hamilton Spencer Viscount 1919 Spencers
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In this elegant and poignant family photograph, the Duchess of Abercorn, Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Spencer (1897-1972), is seen with her four children, including Lady Cynthia Hamilton (centre), who would later marry Viscount Althorp (later Earl Spencer) in 1919. The Duchess, who was the daughter of the third Duke of Abercorn, is captured in a moment of tender affection with her young brood. At the time of this photograph, the announcement of Lady Cynthia's engagement to Viscount Althorp made headlines. The couple's union would prove to be significant in British royal history, as Lady Cynthia would go on to become the paternal grandmother of Diana, Princess of Wales, and the great-grandmother of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. The photograph was featured in The Bystander, a prominent British society magazine, in 1919. The image showcases the grace and sophistication of the era, with the Duchess dressed in a stylish yet modest dress and her children looking adorable in their formal attire. The photograph serves as a reminder of a bygone era and the rich history of the Spencer and Abercorn families. Lady Cynthia's marriage to Viscount Althorp marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life, one that would be filled with love, family, and ultimately, royal legacy. This photograph is a precious keepsake of that moment in time, a testament to the enduring bonds of family and the passing of generations.
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