One hundred years ago today, on April 26, 1923, Prince Albert, the then Duke of York, married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the daughter of the 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
In 1936, after the abdication of the Prince’s brother, King Edward VIII, the Duke and Duchess of York, would go on to become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Although it was considered one of the strongest royal marriages, Elizabeth wasn’t so sure that the royal life was for her and turned down the Prince twice before saying yes
In 1921, Prince Albert proposed for the first time but it was quickly declined by Elizabeth, who told him afterward in a letter that 'It makes me so miserable to think of it - you have been so very nice about it all - please do forgive me.'
Elizabeth liked the Prince but did not want to give up her privacy or quiet family life for the trials of royal duties. Prince Albert's second proposal was rejected again by Elizabeth who told him he was one of her 'best & most faithful friends' but it just couldn’t be.
While the Duke was fearful that the only woman he loved was never going to say yes, he tried one last time in 1922. That third time was the charm and she said ‘yes!’
On their honeymoon at Polesden Lacey, the Surrey home of socialite
Margaret Greville
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