Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip Mountbatten’s wedding, which took place on November 20th, 1947, at Westminster Abbey, saw Britain in the aftermath of the Second World War. Food rations were still in effect, and clothing restrictions had been placed in order to reflect the austerity that prevailed throughout Britain at this time.
Nevertheless, Princess Elizabeth's wedding dress turned out to be one of the most famous royal wedding gowns. Created by British designer Sir Norman Hartnell, this garment symbolised both the post-war spirit of a nation and its hopeful aspirations for the fashion future.
