A Celebration of Platinum
Works of art in the Royal Collection that use the precious metal
BASSANO
The Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI (1895-1952) and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002), on their wedding day
26 - 26 Apr 1923RCIN 2917140
Photograph of a full length, double portrait of Elizabeth, Duchess of York, later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother (1900-2002) and Prince Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI (1894-1952) on their wedding day. The couple face the camera and turn their heads to the right. They gaze ahead, away from the camera. The Duchess of York wears a long, lace veil, floor length wedding dress and a pearl necklace. The Duke wears his military uniform, holding his cap in his left hand.
