A nineteenth century account of Victoria's wedding: Queen Victoria's Wedding
Victoria and Albert
Setting the Standard
When Queen Victoria married her cousin Albert on February 11, 1840 at the royal chapel of St. James, she wore a white satin dress, a custom which has been imitated since by many brides, royal and not royal.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on their wedding day, February 10, 1840.
Courtesy Library of CongressAbout Queen Victoria
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