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Duke of Marlborough and Gladys Deacon on wedding day
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Duke of Marlborough and Gladys Deacon on wedding day
Charles Spencer-Churchill, the 9th Duke of Marlborough, and Miss Gladys Deacon on their wedding day in Paris, June 1921. The Rev T.H. Wright officiated and Mlle. Christine de Boisrouvray was train-bearer. Gladys Deacon was the Dukes second wife. The word obey was apparently omitted from her wedding vows.
1921
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Bride Christine Churchill Deacon Gladys Marlborough Reverend Spencer Weddings Wright 1921
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In this enchanting photograph, the 9th Duke of Marlborough, Charles Spencer-Churchill, is seen beaming with joy as he exchanges wedding vows with his bride, Miss Gladys Deacon, in the elegant surroundings of a Parisian church in June 1921. The Duke, dressed in his formal attire, holds the hand of his beautiful American bride, who looks radiant in her bridal gown and veil. The wedding ceremony was officiated by the Reverend T.H. Wright, and Mlle. Christine de Boisrouvray served as the train-bearer. The nuptials took place in the City of Light, a fitting location for this transatlantic union. Gladys Deacon, who was the Duke's second wife, made headlines for omitting the word "obey" from her wedding vows, a bold move for the time that reflected her modern and independent spirit. The couple's wedding was a significant social event in the 1920s, and their joyous union is captured perfectly in this timeless image. This photograph, taken by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, offers a glimpse into the elegance and sophistication of a bygone era, transporting us back to a moment in history when love and tradition came together in a beautiful and unforgettable way.
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