Behind the Scenes at the Royal Wedding: Previously Unseen Candid Photographs From Charles and Diana’s Wedding

Dozen previously unpublished photos of the 1981 royal wedding were released for an auction back in September, 2015. These nostalgic pictures were taken by a relative and the only photographer who was allowed to take informal photographs of the royal family and their guests when they returned to the palace for the reception.

The princess' veil can be seen as she stands next to her new husband, the Prince of Wales, as royals gather in the Throne Room

With thousands of pearls and a 25ft train, Diana's wedding dress is carefully maneuvered into position for an official photograph

Prince Charles and Princess Diana are pictured enjoying their wedding reception at Buckingham Palace in July 1981

This behind-the-scenes shot shows the royal couple stepping out on to the balcony to greet thousands of well-wishers

Princess Diana is seen holding five-year-old Clementine Hambro, her youngest bridesmaid, as the Queen walks by her side

Led by a page boy, Princess Diana carries a young Clementine through Buckingham Palace, the Queen walking by her side

Even in her wedding gown, Princess Diana is able to bend over to set down Clementine as they make their way through the palace

The newly-married couple stop to speak to their page boys and bridesmaids as the Queen Mother (right) looks on

Prince Andrew leans down to talk to Clementine as Prince Charles speaks to a page boy (right) and the princess smiles

Her Majesty is seen in front of a television broadcasting the scenes on the Mall, where thousands of well-wishers gathered

Wearing a turquiose hat, the Queen is seen in front of a television broadcasting the scenes outside Buckingham Palace

(via Daily Mail Online)