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Brantridge Park
The scene of the wedding reception for Lady May Cambridge after her marriage to Captain Henry Abel Smith, Brantridge Park in Sussex. The home of Princess Alice and the Earl of Athlone, the house faces south commanding a magnificent view of the Downs, and is surrounded by one hundred and sixty acres of wooded park. Lady May Cambridge married Captain Abel Smith at Balcombe Church, Sussex on 24 October 1931. Date: 1931
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In this elegant photograph, Brantridge Park in Sussex, the stunning venue for the wedding reception of Lady May Cambridge and Captain Henry Abel Smith, is showcased in all its glory. The house, which serves as the residence of Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, and her husband, the Earl of Athlone, is situated in the heart of the picturesque English countryside. The house, which faces south, boasts an impressive view of the Downs, and is surrounded by one hundred and sixty acres of wooded parkland. The scene is set against the backdrop of a beautiful autumn day in 1931. Lady May Cambridge, looking radiant in her wedding gown, and her new husband, Captain Abel Smith, are seen mingling with their guests, who are dressed in their finest attire, in the spacious gardens of Brantridge Park. The joyous occasion marks the marriage of Lady May and Captain Abel Smith, which took place at Balcombe Church, Sussex, on 24 October 1931. The house, which has been the residence of the Athlone family since 1913, is a fine example of a Georgian mansion. Its grand facade, with its tall, columned portico and sweeping staircase, exudes an air of elegance and sophistication. The interiors are equally impressive, with ornate fireplaces, high ceilings, and large, bright windows that allow natural light to flood the rooms. Brantridge Park is not just a beautiful residence but also a testament to the rich history of the Athlone family and their connection to the British monarchy. The Earl of Athlone is the cousin of King George V and Queen Mary, and Princess Alice is the eldest daughter of Prince Louis of Battenberg and Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine. The wedding reception at Brantridge Park was a fitting celebration of the union of Lady May Cambridge and Captain Abel Smith, and a reminder of the enduring tradition of royal weddings in the beautiful English countryside.
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