THIS and THAT: From Victorian age...till today

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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on their return from the marriage service at St James's Palace, London. Original Artwork: Engraved by S Reynolds after F Lock.

Queen Victoria, who was married to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on this day, Feb. 10, 175 years ago, chose a white silk-satin dress for her wedding, introducing a new era of bridal standards.