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A history of royal weddings
Explore the major British royal weddings of the past century with clips from BBC television and radio programmes.
The extensive archive highlights how the weddings became global events, watched by millions on television, with every element of the wedding day under scrutiny. The fashions of the assembled crowds may have changed over the years, but many conventions of a royal wedding day live on.
Photo: Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip wave to the crowds on their wedding day, 20 November 1947. (Press Association)
Introduction
A history of royal weddings
Highlights from BBC programmes Video (9)
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Highlights from the wedding of Prince Charles to Diana
Kate Adie reports from London as Prince Charles marries Lady Diana at St Paul's Cathedral.
Kate Adie reports from London as thousands gather in the streets for Prince Charles' wedding to Lady Diana Spencer at St Paul's Cathedral.
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Prince William announces his engagement to Kate
Prince William announces his engagement to long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton.
Prince William announces his engagement to long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton following his proposal in Kenya. The couple met whilst studying at the University of St Andrews.
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Highlights from Charles and Camilla's wedding
Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles marry in Windsor.
Highlights from Prince Charles and Camilla's wedding day, including the blessing at St George's Chapel, Windsor.
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Highlights from George VI's wedding
George VI marries Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey. (No audio)
Crowds line the streets as George VI marries Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey, London. (No audio)
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Highlights from Princess Margaret's wedding
Highlights from Princess Margaret's wedding to Antony Armstrong-Jones.
Highlights from Princess Margaret's wedding to Antony Armstrong-Jones at Westminster Abbey, London.
Timeline of key events: details and archive clips
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26 April 1923
George VI's wedding
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20 Nov 1947
Elizabeth II's wedding
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06 May 1960
Princess Margaret's wedding
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14 Nov 1973
Princess Anne's wedding
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29 July 1981
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer's wedding
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23 July 1986
Prince Andrew's wedding
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19 June 1999
Prince Edward's wedding
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09 April 2005
Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles' wedding
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29 April 2011
Prince William's wedding
Royal wedding 2011
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