July 29, 2021 marks 40 years since the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles at St. Paul's Cathedral. Attended by 3,500 guests and watched by 750 million people, the royal wedding was considered the wedding of the century. 23 official wedding cakes were made in celebration and now a slice from one of those cakes can be bid on at auction.
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This particular slice was gifted to Moyra Smith, an employee of the Queen Mother at Clarence House. The full cake was likely sent to Clarence House for the staff. Smith preserved her slice of cake for the past 40 years in plastic wrap in a cake tin. It was acquired directly from her family by Dominic Winter Auctioneers in August 2008.
Now, the auction house is offering the slice with an estimate of 200-300 pounds ($277-320) at their auction on August 11. Although it is in good condition, the cake is not advised to be eaten. Accompanying the slice also are printed Ceremonial and Order of Service programs for the wedding in St Paul's Cathedral and a program for the memorial Royal Wedding Breakfast at Buckingham Palace.
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In honor of the 40th anniversary of the wedding, Diana's iconic wedding dress, designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel, is now on exhibit at Kensington Palace through January 2, 2022.
