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  Lord Frederick Windsor, the son of the Queen’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent, was married today to actress Sophie Winkleman. The wedding took place at the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace, with a reception in the palace’s Great Hall. Princess Eugenie was the only senior royal attending the ceremony, but most of the extended Kent family were present, including the Duchess of Kent, who is rarely seen in public. The guests included many showbusiness personalities, reflecting the bride’s background as a television actress.

Miss Winkleman wore a silk and lace gown with a full skirt and ten-foot train and carried a trailing bouquet of white roses. She was attended by six young bridesmaids, also wearing white. Her gown was designed by Roza Couture, a favourite designer of Princess Michael’s.

After criticism of Peter Phillips for selling the rights to his wedding photos to a glossy magazine, it was reported that no such deal had been made for Lord Frederick’s wedding.

The couple plan to set up home in Los Angeles, where Sophie is currently working.

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It was announced today from Kensington Palace that Lord Frederick Windsor, son of the Queen’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent, had become engaged to his long-time girlfriend, the actress Sophie Winkleman, on Valentine’s Day. The wedding date has not been announced, but it is being reported that they’ll tie the knot sometime in September.

Lord Frederick is 31st in the line of succession to the throne, and has a reputation as a bit of a royal rebel. He has been in the news for cocaine possession and for high-profile partying. He is a financial analyst with JP Morgan.

Ms Winkleman is an actress who has appeared in several movies and TV shows, including playing royal ladies like Princess Eleanor in the short-lived TV series ”The Palace”  and the older Queen Susan in the movie “The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” After the wedding she will be known as Lady Frederick Windsor.

Lord Frederick’s father lost his place in the line of succession to the throne under the Act of Settlement because his wife, Princess Michael, is Catholic. Lord Frederick’s fiancee comes from a Jewish background, but that doesn’t affect his succession rights.

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