- Dozen previously unpublished photos of the 1981 royal wedding will be sold at auction in Boston next month
- They show Diana and Charles as newlyweds in Buckingham Palace, moments after becoming man and wife
At her side is Queen, who had just moments ago become her mother-in-law when she married Charles, the Prince of Wales, in a ceremony held at St Paul's Cathedral.
The scene, striking in its intimacy and candidness, is one of a dozen previously unpublished photos of the 1981 royal wedding that will be sold at auction next month.
The pictures were taken by a relative and the only photographer was allowed to take informal photographs of the royal family and their guests when they returned to the palace for the reception.
Six of the photos depict Princess Diana in her wedding dress with members of her own family as well as Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Princess Ann, Princess Margaret and Prince Andrew. In some, Diana is holding 5-year-old Clementine Hambro, her youngest bridesmaid.
Intimate: Princess Diana is seen holding 5-year-old Clementine Hambro, her youngest bridesmaid, as the Queen walks by her side
With thousands of pearls, silken layers and a 25ft train, Princess Diana's gown is arguably the most famous wedding dress in the world
Dressed in an elegant blue hat, the Queen is seen in front of a television broadcasting the crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace
This captivating behind-the-scenes shot shows the royal couple stepping out on to the balcony to greet thousands of well-wishers
The newly-married couple stop to speak to some of the children involved in the ceremony as the Queen Mother (right) looks on
Led by a page boy, Princess Diana carries a young Clementine through Buckingham Palace, the Queen walking by her side
The princess' veil can be seen as the bride stands next to her new husband, the Prince of Wales, as guests mingle in Buckingham Palace
Even in her ornate wedding gown, Princess Diana is able to bend over to set down Clementine, as they make their way through the palace
Her Majesty is seen in front of a television broadcasting the scenes outside Buckingham Palace, where thousands of well-wishers gathered
Prince Andrew leans down to talk to Clementine as Prince Charles speaks to a page boy (right) and the princess smiles at her bridesmaides
Princess Michael of Kent shares a lighthearted moment with one guest in this candid photograph from the collection
THis invitation, which is also part of the lot to be auctioned offers insight into the planning that went into the day
By Stephanie Linning- UK Mail
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