Dozen previously unpublished photos of the 1981 royal wedding were released for
an auction back in September, 2015. These nostalgic pictures were taken by a relative and the only photographer who was allowed to take informal photographs of the royal family and their guests when they returned to the palace for the reception.
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The princess' veil can be seen as she stands next to her new husband, the Prince of Wales, as royals gather in the Throne Room |
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With thousands of pearls and a 25ft train, Diana's wedding dress is carefully maneuvered into position for an official photograph |
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Prince Charles and Princess Diana are pictured enjoying their wedding reception at Buckingham Palace in July 1981 |
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This behind-the-scenes shot shows the royal couple stepping out on to the balcony to greet thousands of well-wishers |
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Princess Diana is seen holding five-year-old Clementine Hambro, her youngest bridesmaid, as the Queen walks by her side |
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Led by a page boy, Princess Diana carries a young Clementine through Buckingham Palace, the Queen walking by her side |
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Even in her wedding gown, Princess Diana is able to bend over to set down Clementine as they make their way through the palace |
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The newly-married couple stop to speak to their page boys and bridesmaids as the Queen Mother (right) looks on |
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Prince Andrew leans down to talk to Clementine as Prince Charles speaks to a page boy (right) and the princess smiles |
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Her Majesty is seen in front of a television broadcasting the scenes on the Mall, where thousands of well-wishers gathered |
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Wearing a turquiose hat, the Queen is seen in front of a television broadcasting the scenes outside Buckingham Palace |
(via
Daily Mail Online)
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