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What to know about the high-profile royal wedding that inspired Gladys Russell's nuptials on "The Gilded Age"

The character's plot line closely mirrors that of Consuelo Vanderbilt, who tied the knot with the Duke of Marlborough in 1895.
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The Secret History Behind the Spectacular Wedding Jewelry of Consuelo Vanderbilt—aka the real Gladys Russell

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." On November 6, 1895, the 18-year-old Consuelo Vanderbilt married Charles, the ninth Duke of Marlborough ...