What started as a fairytale proved to be a nightmare, constantly chronicled by the press and under endless amounts of scrutiny. Still, the event was a day of celebration—not just in Britain, but across the entire world. Dozens of souvenir items were manufactured to commemorate the event. This is one of them.
This small china plate, rimmed in gold, bears the likenesses of the Prince and future Princess in a heart-shaped frame surrounded by symbols of Britain and surmounted by the Imperial crown. While their marriage didn’t last, these souvenirs remain as a reminder of the innocence and joy of the day and the expectations held by the world for this couple.
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