Euan Rabagliati marries Mrs Beatrix Gandolfi-Hornyold
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Euan Rabagliati marries Mrs Beatrix Gandolfi-Hornyold
Lieutenant Colonel Cuthbert Euan Charles Rabagliati MC, AFC, ) - was a British soldier, pilot, race car driver and intelligence officer - marries Beatrix Purdey Oliver, the widow of Vincent Gandolfi-Hornyold, 3rd Duke Gandolfi, on 7 March 1940 at Caxton Hall Register Office. Date: 1940
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In this striking photograph, Lieutenant Colonel Cuthbert Euan Charles Rabagliati MC, AFC, a renowned British soldier, pilot, race car driver, and intelligence officer, exchanges vows with the widowed Beatrix Purdey Oliver, formerly known as the Duchess of Gandolfi, on 7 March 1940, at Caxton Hall Register Office. Euan Rabagliati, born in 1892, was a decorated military hero who had served in both World War I and World War II. His military accomplishments included being awarded the Military Cross and Air Force Cross. In addition to his military career, Rabagliati was an accomplished pilot and race car driver, with a notable presence at the famed Brooklands circuit. Beatrix Oliver, the bride, was the widow of Vincent Gandolfi-Hornyold, the 3rd Duke of Gandolfi. The couple's union took place during the tumultuous 1940s, a time of great upheaval and change in Europe. Despite the challenges of the era, the couple's wedding day was a moment of joy and hope, as they began their new life together. The photograph captures the essence of the occasion, with the couple standing proudly before the registrar, surrounded by a small group of witnesses. Euan Rabagliati wears the uniform of a lieutenant colonel, while Beatrix Oliver dons a simple yet elegant wedding gown. The atmosphere is formal yet warm, reflecting the solemnity and significance of the moment. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, a time when love and commitment could be found even amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war. It is a testament to the enduring power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit.
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