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ZUM4845123: May 05, 1953 - Princess Ragnhild of Norway and Shipowner Mr. Erling Lorentzen. Princess Ragnhild of Norway and Shipowner Mr. Erling Lorentzen were married today. The wedding ceremony took place at Asker Church at 17.00 hours. Bishop Dr. Theol. Eivind Berggrav undertook the wedding ceremony. Picture Shows: The bridal pair and bridesmaids, from left: Berit Lunde, H.R.H. Princess Astrid, Princess Ragnhild, Mr. Erling Lorentzen, Elisabeth Lovenskiold and Edda Bang. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846793: May 16, 1953 - Royal Windsor Horse Show... Youngsters Shelter From The Rain: Photo Shows Three young riders takes shelters from the rain during the Royal Windsor Horse show at Home Park.. They are L-R: Anne Hampton (10); Elizabeth Reid (12) and Christopher Reid (9) all of Epsom. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846559: May 14, 1953 - The Hon. Mrs. Gerald Legge has a special hair-do 19th. Germany for Charity Show: The Hon. Mrs. Gerald Legge who is playing the part of a coquette in a special production of” Lord and Lady Algy” - paid a visit to the West End Hair Stylist Steiner to receive a special 19th. century hair-o. The show is to be produced aid the Children's Aid Association. Other members of the cast include Mrs. Ghislaine Alexander; Lord Porchester; Lord Ednam and Billie Wallace / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4846872: May 16, 1953 - During maneuvers, an American jet fighter, F-89, collided with a transport vehicle, G-82. At least five people were killed, and police, Red Cross, and firemen assisted at the scene. American MPs arrived at the scene shortly thereafter. The pilot of the jet fighter lost both of his legs. Pictured is the unlucky crash site in Helmsbach. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4847092: May 18, 1953 - Queen of Tonga arrives for coronation.: Queen Salote of Tonga - the 20-stone 6 ft. 3ins. ruler from the South Seas, arrived in London today - to wait the Coronation. She is the only person in the British Commonwealth, apart from members of the Royal Family - who is entitles to be addressed “Your Majesty”. Queen Salote is to be a guest of the Government at St. James's Palace / Bridgeman Images