$2,813
Slice of wedding cake from the wedding of Charles and Diana July 29, 1981, unopened, sealed in original box, The top of the box has a silver motif of wedding bells and ribbon. There is a small gift card attached to the white and pink ribbons that reads, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer 29th July 1981. The cost of the wedding cake at the time was $6,000. The wedding took place before 2,500 guests in St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Over 750 million people watched the wedding broadcast live. David and Elizabeth Emanuel created Princess Diana’s dress from 40 yards of silk taffeta, 100 years of crinoline, some Carrickmacross lace that belonged to Queen Mary, and thousands of mother-of-pearl sequins. A small 18k gold cross was tucked inside the flowing skirts for good luck. It was The Wedding of the Century. Not edible Box size 2 ½ by 3 ¼ inches Categories: PRINCE CHARLES AND PRINCESS DIANA
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2008-06-21
