Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks at her 1947 wedding gown and 13-foot bridal trail, designed by Norman Hartnell, and the naval uniform worn by the Duke of Edinburgh when the two were married 60 years ago. The display is part of the Summer Opening Exhibition at Buckingham Palace in London to mark her wedding anniversary, coming up in November.
Princess Elizabeth, later to become Queen Elizabeth II, leaves Westminster Abbey in London, with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, on Nov. 20, 1947, after their wedding ceremony. To mark the 60th anniversary, Buckingham Palace has a special exhibit that includes archive film and outfits worn by the principal members of the wedding party. The display opened July 28 and will continue until Sept. 28, 2007.
This photo was taken inside Westminster Abbey during the marriage service for Britain's Princess Elizabeth, Nov. 20, 1947. Center left to right: King George VI; the bride Princess Elizabeth, bridegroom Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; holding the bride's train are Prince Michael of Kent and Prince William of Gloucester.
Princess Elizabeth's wedding dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, is displayed at the "Royal Wedding: 20 November 1957" exhibition at Buckingham Palace on July 27, 2007 in London. Queen Elizabeth II will be the first reigning sovereign to celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary.
These shoes worn by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day were designed by Edward Rayne. They are made with duchesse satin and trimmed with silver and seed pearl buckles. They are part of a wedding exhibit that will continue at Buckingham Palace until Sept. 28, 2007.
Bridesmaids' dresses and a page boy's outfit are displayed at the "Royal Wedding: 20 November 1957" exhibition at Buckingham Palace in London. The display recalls the day in 1947 when Princess Elizabeth married The Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey and includes archive film footage, dresses, jewels and gifts that reflect the mood of public rejoicing that swept the nation in the immediate aftermath of World War II.
A 1920s Cartier necklace given to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day Nov. 20, 1947, by the Nizam of Hyderabad is displayed in Buckingham Palace in London. It is part of a special exhibit marking the monarch's 60th wedding anniversary.
Clothes worn by the Duke of Windsor and Queen Mary at the Nov. 20, 1947, wedding of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II are displayed in London. They are part of an exhibit that will be open to the public at Buckingham Palace through September.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks at the Queen Mary Diamond Tiara, circa 1893, given to her as a wedding present by her grandmother, Queen Mary, who herself received it as a wedding gift. Previously known as the Girls of Great Britain Tiara, it is part of an exhibit at Buckingham Palace.
The book of marriage, containing the signatures of those who witnessed the marriage of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II to Prince Philip on Nov. 20, 1947, is displayed July 27, 2007, in London's Buckingham Palace.
Caroline de Guitaut, curator of The Royal Collection, arranges the wedding dress of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II for a display at Buckingham Palace in London, July 27, 2007. The display commemorates the Nov. 20, 1947, wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
The Star of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, top, and the Star of the Greek Order of the Redeemer, bottom, are shown on the outfit worn by Britain's Prince Philip when he was married to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in 1947. They are on display at Buckingham Palace in London.
A diamond-and-silver tiara given to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day in 1947 by Queen Mary, her grandmother, is part of a display at Buckingham Palace in London to mark the 60th wedding anniversary of the queen.
A visitor to the "Royal Wedding: 20 November 1947" exhibition looks at a selection of gifts given to the royal couple for their 1947 wedding.
A worker looks at a poster of the "Royal Wedding: 20 November 1947" exhibition at Buckingham Palace on July 27, 2007, in London.
A program of Queen Elizabeth II's 1947 wedding is displayed at Buckingham Palace on July 27, 2007, in London. Queen Elizabeth II will be the first reigning sovereign to celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 20, 2007.