14 Rare Photos of Prince Charles and Princess Diana's Wedding

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02of 14RR Auction/Splash News OnlineIn her arms, Diana cradles Clementine Hambro, who, at just 5 years old, was her youngest bridesmaid.

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In her arms, Diana cradles Clementine Hambro, who, at just 5 years old, was her youngest bridesmaid.

03of 14RR Auction/Splash News OnlineUnlike the rest of the girls, Hambro was Diana’s choice – she wasa favorite pupilof Diana’s at the Young England kindergarten, where she taught before she was married.

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Unlike the rest of the girls, Hambro was Diana’s choice – she wasa favorite pupilof Diana’s at the Young England kindergarten, where she taught before she was married.

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06of 14RR Auction/Splash News OnlinePrince Andrew (bending) andPrinces Charles(right) chat with the wedding attendants after the elaborate ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

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Prince Andrew (bending) andPrinces Charles(right) chat with the wedding attendants after the elaborate ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.

07of 14RR Auction/Splash News OnlineCharles and Diana walk out onto the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony, where hundreds of thousands of well-wishers wait below.

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Charles and Diana walk out onto the iconic Buckingham Palace balcony, where hundreds of thousands of well-wishers wait below.

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09of 14Princess Diana.RR Auction/Splash News OnlineDiana — and herlong(25-foot!) train — prepare for the day’s official portraits.

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Diana — and herlong(25-foot!) train — prepare for the day’s official portraits.

10of 14RR Auction/Splash News OnlineBoth the Spencer and Windsor-Mountbatten family filled the Buckingham Palace throne room before the staged portraits were shot.

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Both the Spencer and Windsor-Mountbatten family filled the Buckingham Palace throne room before the staged portraits were shot.

11of 14RR Auction/Splash News OnlinePrincess Michael of Kent, wife of Prince Michael, a cousin of the Queen, chats with a guest.

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Princess Michael of Kent, wife of Prince Michael, a cousin of the Queen, chats with a guest.

12of 14RR AuctionThese photographs are outtakes from Patrick Lichfield’s private photograph taken for the royal family. Since 1981, the photographer’s assistant has held these rare images.

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These photographs are outtakes from Patrick Lichfield’s private photograph taken for the royal family. Since 1981, the photographer’s assistant has held these rare images.

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source: people.com