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- ↑ Limited, Alamy. "Stock Photo – Jun. 26, 1953 - Lady Rosemary Spencer – Churchill's Wedding at Oxford. Princess Margaret was among the guest who attended the wedding this afternoon between Lady Rosemary". Alamy.
- ↑ "Topfoto – Preview 1119046 - Lady Rosemary Spencer Churchill, 23, youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, marries Mr Charles Robert Muir 28, at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. The reception was at Blenheim Palace and her HRH Princess Margaret was a guest. She is a friend of both the bride and groom. 26th June 1953". topfoto.co.uk.
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