Remembering the Late Duchess of Kent’s Tradition-Defying 1961 Royal Wedding

The bride’s choice of dress was decidedly 1960s in style. Designed by John Cavanagh, on the recommendation of her future mother-in-law, Princess Marina, it featured a round neck with fitted sleeves, as well as a full skirt with a 15-foot train. There were some concerns that the dress was too awkward and heavy to maneuver, with the bride reportedly practicing her curtsy multiple times. She borrowed a diamond and pearl tiara from her mother-in-law’s collection, one that had belonged to her…