The Prince Charles Bridegroom 19" Doll from The Royal Wedding Danbury Mint USED

He was the world's most eligible bachelor, a dashing prince born to be king. For more than a decade, royalty watchers and the press had speculated about whom he would choose as his bride. The suspense ended on February 24, 1981, when his betrothal to the beautiful, young Lady Diana Spencer, was officially announced.

Five months were required to plan the elaborate pomp and circumstance would indeed be the wedding of the royal wedding. It of the century, attended by global leaders, thousands of Londoners and watched by 750 million television viewers around the world. Special traditions had to be observed for one whose titles include Prince of Wales, Earl of Chester, Duke of of Cornwall, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, and Great Master and Principal Knight Grand Cross of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, among many others. Although most of the details were left to Lord Chamberlain, Prince Charles played an active role. He personally chose St. Paul's Cathedral as site of the nuptials. He also selected the music, including a stirring and dramatic wedding anthem commissioned from Welsh composer William Mathias.

All the planning finally came to fruition on Wednesday, July 29, 1981. Hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic well-wishers lined the procession route that the historic royal carriages, open in the bright sunshine, would take. First, the coaches of the Queen's procession moved out from the courtyard of Buckingham Palace at the prescribed pace of eight miles per hour. Then, at precisely 10:30, the Welsh Guards struck up the first six bars of bars of the national anthem, the traditional salute to the Prince of Wales. The crowd pressed forward, knowing that the Bridegroom's Procession was about to begin. In the lead coach, the magnificently fitted 1902 State Postillion Landau, rode the handsome prince and his brother, Prince Andrew. The carriage was pulled by four Windsor grey horses, named in honor of places Prince Charles had visited as the Queen's representative: Rio, Santiago, Sydney, and Cardiff.

Like many royal grooms before him, including his father and grandfather, Prince Charles was splendidly attired in a uniform of Her Majesty's military services. His was the resplendent uniform of a Royal Navy Commander, with gold-braided epaulettes, shoulder aiguillette and buttons bearing the royal crown and fouled anchor. Navy pilot wings were proudly displayed on his left sleeve and, at his side, the prince carried a Royal Navy sword. Completing the picture of martial majesty was the impressive array of medals and ribbons on his chest, representing the most prestigious decorations of the realm.

Contingents of the military services snapped to a salute as the smiling prince alighted from his carriage and entered the church. Making his way up the long center aisle, he was the epitome of poise, nod- ding in recognition to the crowned heads of Europe, former kings and queens, and other notable guests. In front of the main altar, Prince Charles stood and waited as his beautiful bride made her way up the aisle on the arm of her father.

The traditional Anglican rite was interspersed with joyful music. At its end, the radiant bride and groom walked slowly down the aisle to the music of Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance No. 4" Tumultuous cheers greeted them as they emerged into the sunlight atop the cathedral steps.

The newlyweds rode in the groom's coach, the largest carriage in the Royal Mews, for the return trip to Buckingham Palace. There, they were joined by their attendants and families for the traditional appearance on the balcony overlooking the Queen Victoria Memorial. The voices of half a million onlookers rose up to meet them as the prince and princess stepped out. Although they remained outside for several minutes, it was not enough. Twice more they were summoned back by their jubilant subjects. During the their final appearance, Prince Charles smilingly acquiesced to the crowd's demand to "Kiss'er" It was the perfect ending to a fairy tale wedding.

A great gift for any Royal Family fan! - Made of Porcelain. - Includes built in stand. - Incredibly detailed! - Highly Collectible!

The box has some edge wear, creasing, denting, scuffing and staining from age. The doll has been re-tied in the box. Missing the certificate of authenticity.

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