List of wedding guests of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer
The guest list at the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer on 29 July 1981 included many members of royal families from across the world, republican heads of state, and members of the bride's and groom's families. As Prince Charles was heir to the British throne, the event was automatically deemed a "state occasion", formally requiring the invitation of many foreign heads of state; in addition, the marriage of the prince, who remained a bachelor until the age of 32, to the 20-year-old Lady Diana drew much attention from across the world. The guest list for the wedding, which took place at St Paul's Cathedral in London, included 3,500 people.[1]
British Royal Family and relatives
- The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh, the groom's parents
- The Prince Andrew, the groom's brother
- The Prince Edward, the groom's brother
- Princess Anne, Mrs Phillips and Capt Mark Phillips, the groom's sister and brother-in-law
- Mr Peter Phillips, the groom's nephew
- Miss Zara Phillips, the groom's niece
- The Queen Mother, the groom's maternal grandmother
- Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, the groom's aunt
- Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, the groom's grandaunt
- The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the groom's cousin, once removed and his wife
- The Duke and Duchess of Kent, the groom's cousin, once removed and his wife
- Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, the groom's cousin, once removed and his wife
- Princess Alexandra, The Hon. Mrs Ogilvy and The Hon. Mr Angus Ogilvy, the groom's cousin, once removed and husband
Spencer and Fermoy families and relatives
- The Earl Spencer, the bride's father[2]
- The Hon. Mrs Peter Shand Kydd, the bride's mother[2]
- Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Mr Neil McCorquodale, the bride's sister and brother-in-law[2]
- The Lady and Lord Fellowes, the bride's sister and brother-in-law
- The Hon. Miss Laura Jane Fellowes, the bride's niece[2]
- Viscount Althorp, the bride's brother
- Lady Anne Wake-Walker, the bride's paternal aunt
- The Dowager Lady Fermoy, the bride's maternal grandmother
- The Lord Fermoy, the bride's maternal uncle
- The Hon. Miss Mary Cynthia Roche, the bride's maternal aunt
Politicians and diplomats
- François Mitterrand, the President of the French Republic
- Karl Carstens, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Bülend Ulusu, the Prime Minister of Turkey, and his wife
- Nancy Reagan, the First Lady of the United States[3]
- Margaret Thatcher, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom[2]
Governors-general
- Sir Zelman Cowen, Governor-General of Australia, and Lady Cowen
- Sir Gerald Cash, Governor-General of the Bahamas, and Lady Cash
- Sir Deighton Lisle Ward, Governor-General of Barbados, and Lady Ward
- Edward Schreyer, Governor-General of Canada, and Mrs Schreyer
- Ratu Sir George Cakobau, Governor-General of Fiji, and Lady Lelea Seruwaia Balekiwai
- Sir Paul Scoon, Governor-General of Grenada, and Lady Scoon
- Sir Florizel Glasspole, Governor-General of Jamaica, and Lady Glasspole
- Sir Dayendranath Burrenchobay, Governor-General of Mauritius, and Lady Burenchobay
- Sir David Beattie, Governor-General of New Zealand, and Lady Beattie
- Sir Tore Lokoloko, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, and Lady Lokoloko
- Sir Baddeley Devesi, Governor-General of the Solomon Islands, and Lady Devesi
- Sir Sydney Gun-Munro, Governor-General of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Were not present
- The King and Queen of Spain[4]
- The President of Greece[5]
- The President of the Republic of Ireland[5]
- The President of the State of Malta[5]
References
- ↑ "Snub for Obamas as Royal sources reveal they will not be invited to Prince William's wedding". Fay Schlesinger. Daily Mail. 16 December 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Downie Jr., Leonard (29 July 1981). "Britain Celebrates, Charles Takes a Bride". The Washington Post. London. p. A01. Retrieved 23 July 2013.
- ↑ "Nancy Reagan Off To The Royal Wedding... And A Busy Schedule". The Evening Independent. 23 July 1981. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ↑ "Spain Insulted by British Honeymoon Plans; Juan Carlos Snubs Wedding". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. Daytona Beach FL. News-Journal Wire Services. 23 July 1981. p. 22. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- 1 2 3 "Liverpool rioter dies on Britain's big day". The Milwaukee Journal. Milwaukee WI. UPI and AP. 29 July 1981. p. 6. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
External links
- Those who came, and some who stayed away, The Sydney Morning Herald, July 30, 1981.
- Inside St. Paul's: who's who and who's where, The Sunday Times, July 29, 1981
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