Standing next to H.R.H. Princess Margaret are the H.R.H.Duke of Edinburgh,
H.R.H. Queen Mother and Sir Ronald Armstrong Jones. H.R.H. Princess Margaret is wearing the famous Poltimore Tiara, a gift from
H.R.H. Queen Mary.
The princess had her hair arranged in a huge bun which formed a firm base
for the large tiara. Incidentally, the tiara can be converted into a necklace. In 2006 this Poltimore Tiara was sold for over $1.5 million dollars.
Standing next to the bridegroom are Her Majesty the Queen, H.R.H. Prince Charles and Lady Anne Armstrong Jones (Mother of the
Groom).
The eight bridesmaids were led by H.R.H. Princess Anne, who is seated below her grandmother.
The silk wedding dress was designed by fashion designer Norman Hartnell who
had also designed special gowns for her sister, including the Queen's
coronation gown and the Queen's
wedding dress. Princess
Margaret's wedding gown followed the general lines of fashionable wedding
dresses of the early 1960s.
However her future husband Tony Armstrong Jones renowned for his keen eye
for design, had suggested that with her petite frame and low height, she
should choose a classic unfussy style that would help streamline her look.
So there was no lavish embroidery, thick antique heirloom lace or heavy
embellishment. Thus the bodice had a V neckline to elongate the line
from face to waist and the sleeves were also long and slim. Thus
Princess Margaret's wedding dress
was very simple and uncluttered and the silk tulle veil was satin
bound. All in all, her wedding dress looks very classy nearly 50 years
on.
1960 Key Events Facts
World Population in 1960 grown to 3
billion. (CIA estimated World population in 2005 at over 6
billion at 6,442,515,501).
The presidential election of the USA was televised for the first
time. JFK connected with viewers better than Nixon and the result was
that politics changed forever as candidates had to be groomed for TV
appearances thereafter.
If 1960 was a year of memorable history when John F Kennedy was
elected president. He became one of the most popular presidents of
USA in history.
Teflon non stick coated pans became available to the public.
UK National service was ended.
Lasers were invented.
Aluminium cans produced for first time.
U2 spy plane shot down over USSR.
Almost 60% of American families
owned their own homes.
By the end of the fifties most American
households owned their own car and washing machine.
Approximately 90%
of Americans owned at least one television set.
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