Royal Weddings
The history of Royal weddings as seen through items in the Royal Collection
PRINCESS LOUISE, DUCHESS OF ARGYLL, WIFE OF JOHN, 9TH DUKE OF ARGYLL, 4TH DAUGHTER OF QUEEN VICTORIA (1848-1939)
A calendar with an engagement photograph of HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Denmark
1862RCIN 55814
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales - the son and heir of Queen Victoria - was betrothed to Princess Alexandra of Denmark in the gardens of the Royal Palace at Laeken, Brussels, on 9 September 1862. This calendar marks the date of the engagement and includes a photograph of the couple taken on the day. The calendar was made by the Prince's younger sister, Princess Louise.
