A piece of cake from Queen Elizabeth II’s wedding to Prince Philip in 1947 was auctioned for $2,831 77 years later. Photo courtesy of Reeman Dansie
The piece of cake had been given to Marion Polson, housekeeper at Holyrood House in Edinburgh, Scotland, as a gift from the royal couple.
Auction house Reeman Dansie announced the piece of cake, part of a 500-pound baked dessert served at the Nov. 20, 1947, wedding, was auctioned for $2,831.
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