The Prince and Princess of Wales on their wedding day 10 - 10 Mar 1863

Albumen print | 9.0 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905623

John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)

Princess Alexandra in her wedding dress 10 - 10 Mar 1863

Description

Photograph of a full length double portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910), and Alexandra, Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra (1840-1901) standing, facing towards the camera. Princess Alexandra gazes to the left. The photograph was taken on the couple's wedding day. The Prince of Wales wears the Garter Robes and Princess Alexandra wears a wedding dress, veil and floral crown.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

9.0 x 5.7 cm (image)

25.7 x 33.3 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Ethnology
Social customs
Marriage
Wedding Ceremonial Costume
Wedding dresses
Royal Weddings
References

Alternative title(s)

The Prince and Princess of Wales. Photographs from the ‘Album of Important Occasions 1837-1885’