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Mr Charles Sweeney and Miss Margaret Whigham
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Mr Charles Sweeney and Miss Margaret Whigham
Engagement of American golfer Charles Sweeney to society darling Miss Margaret Whigham in November 1932. As Mrs Charles Sweeney, Margaret was feted and even name checked by Cole Porter in the song, You re the Top. She would later marry the Duke of Argyll and be plunged into scandal during her 1963 divorce case. Date: 1932
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1932 Argyll Celebrity Duchess Engaged Engagement Golfer Margaret Sweeney Whigham Miss
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In this photograph, taken in November 1932, we find the engaging couple, Charles Sweeney and Margaret Whigham, basking in the limelight of their recent engagement. The dashing American golfer, Charles Sweeney, is seen smiling confidently at his beloved, while Margaret Whigham, the society darling, gazes at him with a radiant smile. The couple's engagement was a major event in the social circles of the 1930s, with the press and public eagerly following their every move. Charles Sweeney, a rising star in the world of golf, had captured the heart of the elegant and sophisticated Margaret Whigham. The young woman, known for her beauty and charm, was a favorite among the high society set. Their engagement was the talk of the town, with many anticipating a grand wedding and a life filled with happiness and prosperity for the couple. Margaret Whigham's engagement to Charles Sweeney was not her only claim to fame. She would later marry the Duke of Argyll and become the Duchess of Argyll. However, her marriage was not without scandal. In 1963, she was embroiled in a highly publicized divorce case, which made headlines around the world. Despite the controversies that followed her, Margaret Whigham remained a figure of intrigue and fascination, a testament to the enduring allure of the high society world of the 1930s. This photograph captures a moment in time, a moment of happiness and excitement, as Charles Sweeney and Margaret Whigham prepare to embark on their journey together. It is a reminder of a bygone era, an era of glamour, elegance, and intrigue, an era that continues to captivate us to this day.
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