Results: Queen Elizabeth's 77-year-old wedding cake slice sells for over $3K
Published on 07/19/2025
Source: https://www.marthastewart.com/queen-elizabeth-prince-philip-wedding-cake-sells-at-auction-11768881
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Of 2,000 slices cut from Queen Elizabeth's wedding cake in 1947, hundreds were donated, one tier kept for Prince Charles' christening, and some preserved slices have sold at auction. Did you keep any pieces of your wedding cake?
Yes
21%
556 votes
No
45%
1165 votes
Not Applicable
34%
879 votes
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Royal fan Gerry Layton bought a slice at auction for $3,669 and intends to eat some of the cake during a replica state banquet he wants to hold for his 65th birthday next year. Would you eat cake from 1947 if it was preserved?
Yes
12%
302 votes
No
69%
1804 votes
Undecided
19%
494 votes
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