The CONTROVERSIAL Wedding of Queen Mary of Teck to George V

On July 6, 1893, Prince George, Duke of York, married Princess Victoria Mary of Teck in a royal wedding held at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace, London, marking the first royal wedding there since Prince Albert's death in 1861. The wedding came after Princess Mary was initially engaged to Prince George's deceased brother, and despite initial uncertainties, their relationship blossomed into a deep and successful partnership. The occasion was celebrated with elaborate festivities, including a procession through crowded streets and Princess Mary's wedding dress featuring traditional symbols and lace from her mother's gown, underscoring the blend of personal significance and royal tradition.