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Alexandra's Wedding Dress

Alexandra of Denmark Marries the Prince of Wales

The small venue of St. George's Chapel in Windsor was chosen in part because of the recent death of Prince Albert, influencing the fashion choices of those attending the wedding: mostly muted tones.
Princess Alexandra of Denmark in her wedding dress

Princess Alexandra of Denmark in her wedding dress

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Alexandra and Albert Edward had six children. Albert Edward became King-Emperor of Great Britain in 1901 on the death of his mother, Queen Victoria, and he ruled until his death in 1910. From then until her death in 1925, Alexandra had the official title of Queen Mother, though was usually called Queen Alexandra.

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