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Princess Margaret married Antony Armstrong-Jones at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960. Her wedding was televised, and the ceremony survives in archival records including its official programme and a film catalogued by ACMI.
When and where did Princess Margaret get married?
The wedding took place at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960. Historic Royal Palaces also confirms the date and venue in its history of royal weddings. Institutional sources spell the groom’s name “Antony Armstrong-Jones”; the title here retains the familiar “Anthony” spelling.
What happened at the ceremony?
According to the Parliamentary Archives’ order-of-service description, Margaret arrived at 11:30 a.m. wearing white silk and a diamond tiara, accompanied by eight bridesmaids. The Duke of Edinburgh escorted her to the altar, where Armstrong-Jones and his best man, Dr Roger Gilliat, were waiting.
Geoffrey Fisher, the Archbishop of Canterbury, led the traditional Church of England service. The archive’s description reports 2,000 guests, including members of both families, foreign royalty and other special guests. It also notes that Margaret promised to “obey” her husband, a detail of the service rather than a complete account of their relationship.
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What did Princess Margaret wear?
The order-of-service description identifies Margaret’s outfit as white silk and a diamond tiara. It also records eight bridesmaids accompanying her on arrival; it does not provide further garment details in the description.
Was Princess Margaret’s wedding televised?
Yes. The Parliamentary Archives says that over 20 million viewers watched the service and describes it as “the first time a Royal Wedding was televised.” The figure refers to the 1960 event; the archive page does not state when its catalogue entry was published.
The official souvenir programme offers a contemporary record of the occasion. Its catalogue entry describes a detailed account of the ceremony and attendants, photographs of the couple and royal family members, a six-page account of Margaret’s life and a two-page account of Armstrong-Jones’s life. It records the original price as three shillings and six pence. The catalogue documents an archival copy; it does not establish that a copy is currently for sale.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What does the archived film show?
ACMI’s collection record for May wedding describes footage following Margaret from Clarence House to Westminster Abbey, the wedding ceremony and procession to Buckingham Palace, then the couple’s departure from the Port of London on the first stage of their Caribbean honeymoon. This is a museum catalogue description, not confirmation that the film is currently available to stream or buy.
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