PKT 363 -083949 DUKE & DUCHESS OF YORK PORTRAITS & JEWELLERY LP3D IT WAS MATCHING SLEEVELESS, BLUE CHECK DRESSES IN 1996 AT WENTWORTH GOLF CLUB Princess Beatrice, 11 and Princess Eugenie 9 stand in front of their parents at the 40th birthday outing of their father, Prince Andrew. The Duchess of York wears a brisk, shortskirted suit. Her daughters are much more discreetly clad in clothes remarkable not only for being sedately grown-up but also for their similarity. …Dressing sisters alike has an ancient provenance in upper-class child courture. It was equally recognisable on the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in the thirties.UNITED KINGDOM – JULY 29: Official photo at Buckingham Palace (London) on July 29, 1981, the wedding day of Prince CHARLES of England and DIANA, pictured surrounded by their bridesmaids and page boys. From left to right, in the backgroud : Edward Van CUTSEM, Lord Nicholas WINDSOR, Sarah Jane GASELEE, Prince EDWARD, CHARLES nad DIANA, Prince ANDREW and Lady Sarah ARMSTRONG-JONES. In the foreground, Catherine CAMERON, India NICKS (standing) and Clementine NAMBRO (seated). (Photo by Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty Images)A collection of 12 unpublished behind the scenes photographs from the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles are set to sell for *** when they go under the hammer. The pictures were taken at their reception at Buckingham Palace on July 29 1981 after their wedding ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral. They originate from the collection of a an assistant to photographer Patrick Lichfield and include seven black and white pictures and five color, as well as the assistant’s access pass to the palace. Six of the larger photos depict Princess Diana wearing her gorgeous wedding dress with members of her family and wedding party, including Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Princess Ann, Princess Margaret, and Prince Andrew. Three show Princess Diana holding the five-year-old Clementine Hambro, her youngest bridesmaid; one shows her setting Clementine down; and another shows her smiling as Prince Andrew leans over to talk to Clementine. Queen Elizabeth is clearly visible walking alongside Princess Diana in four of the images, and the Queen Mother is seen in two. Prince Charles is also in two of these photographs. The last of the photos is the most striking of all, depicting Princess Diana and Prince Charles from behind on the famous balcony overlooking the massive crowds gathered on the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. The lot will be sold by RR Auction in Cambridge, MA, on September 24 2015. Ref: SPL1098968 100815 Picture by: RR Auction / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 [email protected]Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry speak out for mental health Photo (C) GETTY IMAGESPrince George waves from Buckingham Palace balcony flanked by father Prince William, mother Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, the Queen, Prince Andrew and Prince Harry
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