Princess Diana and Prince Charles Unseen Wedding Photos

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The Rehearsal

Guests arrive for the wedding rehearsal of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer the day before their wedding at St. Paul's Cathedral.

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The Dress Designers

Fashion designer team David and Elizabeth Emanuel, who were tapped to design Diana's wedding dress, invite photographers to their studio before the wedding.

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Prince Edward's Arrival

Prince Charles' youngest brother, Prince Edward, waves to well-wishers, as he arrives at St. Paul's Cathedral in a coach with Diana's bridal attendants.

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The Bridesmaids' Arrival

Bridesmaids India Hicks and Clementine Hambro are photographed riding in the royal coach en route to the ceremony.

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The Bridesmaid Dresses

Diana's bridal attendants wore dresses similar to hers, made in taffeta satin with lace trimmings and finished with yellow ribbon sashes. The youngest bridesmaids, Clementine Hambro and Catherine Cameron, wore colorful flower crowns that matched their bouquets.

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Princess Anne's Arrival

Princess Anne and her husband, Captain Mark Phillips, arrive at the cathedral before the ceremony, with the Princess' grandmother, the Queen Mother.

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Before the Ceremony

As guests wait for Diana's arrival for the ceremony, senior members of the royal family mingle at the front of the altar. In the background, the Queen Mother chats with Princess Anne's husband, Captain Mark Phillips.

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The Bride Arrives

Diana arrives in her royal coach at St. Paul's Cathedral on her wedding day. Her David and Elizabeth Emanuel dress had so much material, that the taffeta dress got wrinkled on the ride over.

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Entering the Cathedral

Diana makes her way towards the alter, and Prince Charles, while viewers finally get a full look at her stunning wedding dress.

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At the Altar

Diana's father, the Earl of Spencer, stands beside her as she meets Prince Charles and his brothers at the altar in St. Paul's Cathedral.

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Greeting the Queen

According to royal protocol, one must curtsy to the Queen upon seeing her for the first time that day, which is why Princess Diana curtsies toward the monarch during her wedding ceremony.

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The Bridal Attendants

Diana's bridal attendants were seated along the aisle during the ceremony. The eldest was 17 and had the honor of holding the bride's bouquet.

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Diana's Train

The impressive length of Diana's 25-foot-long train is evident in this photo from the ceremony. The dress was designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel.

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St. Paul's Cathedral

An aerial view of St. Paul's Cathedral shows Princess Diana and Prince Charles walking down the front steps after their ceremony.

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Leaving the Cathedral

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip lead the wedding guests out of St. Paul's Cathedral after the ceremony, as is customary.

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The Fans

Crowds of well-wishers line the streets outside of Buckingham Palace to welcome the newly married couple home.

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Arriving at Buckingham Palace

Princess Diana and Prince Charles return to Buckingham Palace after their ceremony. The Princess' bridesmaids stand behind her, including Princess Margaret's daughter, Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones.

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Fixing the Train

Princess Diana's bridal attendants help with her train, as she makes her way up the steps at Buckingham Palace.

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Nancy Reagan's Appearence

Among the many dignitaries and high-profile guests at the wedding was Nancy Reagan, who was photographed at St. Paul's Cathedral wearing a black and white floral dress and brimmed hat.

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The Queen's Outfit

The Queen returns home to Buckingham Palace after attending the ceremony. She wore a blue A-line dress with pearls and a matching hat for the nuptials.

Julie Kosin is the senior culture editor of ELLE.com, where she oversees all things movies, TV, books, music, and art, from trawling Netflix for a worthy binge to endorsing your next book club pick. She's the former director of audience strategy and entertainment at HarpersBAZAAR.com. When not glued to her laptop, she can be found taking pictures of her dog or haunting used bookstores.

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