Prince George, Duke of York marries Princess Mary of Teck at St James's Palace (1893)

Prince George, Duke of York, and Princess Victoria Mary of Teck married at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, on 6 July 1893. The union followed Mary's previous engagement to George's deceased brother. This was the first royal wedding in the palace chapel since 1861, drawing significant public attention and European royal attendance.

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Background and detail

Background. The marriage united two prominent members of the British royal family. It followed the death of Prince George's elder brother, Prince Albert Victor, to whom Princess Victoria Mary had previously been engaged. Queen Victoria had earlier desired that George marry other candidates, but Mary's engagement to Albert Victor ended with his death in January 1892.

Ceremony. The wedding took place at 12:30 on 6 July 1893 at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace. This was the first royal wedding in St James's Chapel since the death of Prince Albert in 1861. The royal parties were transported from Buckingham Palace to St James's in four large carriage processions consisting of open landaus.

Public Reaction. The first public royal wedding in 32 years drew large numbers of spectators. Many gathered along the route from Buckingham Palace to St James's Palace to give the couple an enthusiastic reception. The Socialist League campaigned against the cost of the wedding, protesting the waste of wealth while workers suffered.

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