Britain's future queen, Princess Elizabeth, married Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh: in a ceremony broadcast worldwide from Westminster Abbey.

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Pomp and Spledor in the Rain!

Nearly Princess Elizabeth, heir presumptive to the throne of Britain, married Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten today amid scenes of pomp and splendor not seen since before the war.

PriorUn detered by the rain, the crowds slept overnight in the streets to secure the best possible view of the bride and groom. The people were standing 50 deep in the Mall and Whitehall to cheer the King and his daughter on their way to Westminster Abbey.

The Princess's ivory dress, covered with flowers of beads and pearls, and her tulle veil with a circlet of diamonds were designed by Norman Hartnell. Her new husband, who is also her cousin, was created Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg, by the King at a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace this morning.

The couple will honeymoon at Broadlands, Lord Louis Mountbattens's house in Romsey in Hampshire, and will live in Clarence House, whis is currently undergoing a $92,000.00 facelift.

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