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Monarchist League of New Zealand Inc.

Lady Davina Windsor married New Zealander Gary Lewis on Saturday 31st July in the Chapel of Kensington Palace, London.

Lady Davina is the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and is 20th in line to the throne. Mr Lewis comes from Matokitoki Valley, Gisborne, and is the nephew of author Witi Ihimaera.

Lady Davina was given away by her father, and the best man was Nick Harvey, a New Zealand friend of Gary Lewis. Lady Davina's sister, Lady Rose Windsor, was one of the bridesmaids.

Some 40 members of the Lewis family attended the private wedding. Apart from members of the Gloucester family, Captain Mark Phillips (the former husband of the Princess Royal) was also present. Dr Noel Cox Chairman, The Monarchist League of New Zealand Inc.

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