In 3 days time it will be the 28th wedding anniversary of George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews and his wife Sylvana (nee Tomaselli), Countess of St Andrews. George is the eldest son of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. He is therefore heir to one of the most well known dukedoms in the United Kingdom. George also happens to be a Great Grandson of King George V and Queen Mary, as well as occupying 35th place in line to the throne.
In honour of the upcoming anniversary, we will take a look at the wedding. The wedding was itself fairly controversial as Ms Tomaselli was not only a divorcee, but also a Roman Catholic. These are two things that the crown frowns upon. Due to his marriage George lost his position in the line of succession to the throne. He did however retain his position in the line of succession for the Dukedom of Kent. Due to this controversy the wedding was a small affair and held at register office in Edinburgh, Scotland.
On March 26th 2015 the rule about Roman Catholics was overturned and George's place was restored.
The Bride
George's sister, Lady Helen Taylor (nee Windsor)
Mother of the Groom; Katharine, Duchess of Kent
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