The new Forest town of Romsey buzzed with excitement as final preparations were made for the wedding of at the Abbey of the Honorable Patricia Edwina Victoria Mountbatten to Capt Lord Brabourne. Their majesties the King and Queen will be present and Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Alexandra of Kent are to be bridesmaids. Photo showsl: Viscountess Mountbatten seen arriving at Romsey Abbey with Viscount Mountbatten of Burma, brought cushions for the wedding rehearsal. 25 October 1946