Elizabeth and Philip – $42,000
Post-War Splendor
Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, married Philip Mountbatten in 1947, in a ceremony that lifted the spirits of a post-war Britain. Held at Westminster Abbey, her dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, was made of ivory satin and adorned with 10,000 seed pearls, symbolizing rebirth and growth. The wedding provided a much-needed morale boost for the nation.
National Joy
Despite the rationing of the time, the wedding was a grand affair, attended by royals and dignitaries from around the world. The celebration brought a sense of joy and hope to a nation recovering from the hardships of World War II, marking the beginning of a new era. It was a day of national unity and happiness, remembered fondly by many.
