Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark and Prince George, Duke of Kent
Boxed slice of wedding cake
£378
Rare Books, Manuscripts, Maps & Photographs
Auction: 21 June 2023 at 11:00 BST
Description
From the wedding of Prince George and Princess Marina of Kent, 29th November 1934, in its original white presentation box with the initials 'MG' 'Buckingham Palace 29th November 1934', wrapped in packaging addressed to Miss Storrier of Kirriemuir, Angus with the stamp of the Lord Steward M.H. Buckingham Palace
Provenance
Provenance: From the collection of David Storrier, Close Protection Officer to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, this slice of cake would either have belonged to Storrier or been given to him as a gift by the Duke, for him to send onto his family
Footnote
Note: With its silver pillars, the wedding cake of the Duke and Duchess of Kent in November 1934 was one of the most extravagant royal wedding cakes, standing nine feet high.