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Marriage at Windsor Castle
- When
- 5 July 1866
- Where
- Private Chapel
Princess Helena married Prince Christian at the Private Chapel in Windsor Castle on 5 July 1866, following an engagement announced in December 1865.
The ceremony occurred at the Private Chapel, not St George's Chapel. Queen Victoria had granted Christian the style of Royal Highness by Royal Warrant on 29 June 1866. The event was considered happy despite initial reluctance from the Prince of Wales, who was persuaded to attend by Princess Alice.
Sources
- Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21
- Princess Helena of the United Kingdom Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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