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Royal Wedding 1961 - a dignified moment
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Royal Wedding 1961 - a dignified moment
Edward, Duke of Kent and his bride, the new Duchess, formerly Miss Katherine Worsley make their way from the choir following their marriage at York Minster and offer obeisance to the Queen as they pass towards the West Door. The couple were married on 8 June 1961. Date: 1961
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A Moment of Regal Grace: The Duke and Duchess of Kent's Obeisance to the Queen at York Minster, 1961 In this elegant and dignified moment captured at York Minster on June 8, 1961, Edward, Duke of Kent, and his new bride, Katherine Worsley, make their way towards the West Door following their marriage ceremony. The young couple, radiant in their wedding finery, pause to offer their deference to the Queen as they pass before her. The service, presided over by the Archbishop of York, was a grand affair attended by members of the royal family and high society. The bride, dressed in a beautiful ivory silk gown and veil, looked every inch the duchess as she followed her groom, who wore the uniform of the Irish Guards. As they approach the Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Kent perform an obeisance, a traditional gesture of respect and loyalty. The Duke bows deeply, while the Duchess curtseys gracefully, her train trailing behind her. The Queen, dressed in a gown of royal blue, watches approvingly as her new nephew and niece-in-law pay their respects. This moment of protocol and deference is a poignant reminder of the rich history and tradition of the British monarchy. The formalities of the ceremony, from the marriage vows to the obeisance, underscore the significance of the occasion and the importance of the roles the Duke and Duchess of Kent would play in the royal family and beyond.
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