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During this time, Kennedy began a romantic relationship with politician William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington (usually known to his family and friends as Billy Hartington). He was the eldest son and heir apparent of the 10th Duke of Devonshire .
This album consists of photographs documenting the wedding of Kathleen Kennedy and William "Billy" Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington, on May 6, 1944. Photographs in this album show the couple immediately before and after the civil ceremony that was held at the Register Office, Chelsea Town Hall, on King's Road in London, England.
May 6, 2014 · (Saturday, May 6, 1944) — Kathleen Kennedy, the 24-year-old fourth child of Joseph and Rose Kennedy and a younger sister of future U.S. President John F. Kennedy, today married William “Billy” Cavendish, the Marquess of Hartington, in a civil ceremony at the Caxton Hall Registry Office in Westminster, London, England.
After four years she finally made it back to the UK as a Red Cross Volunteer. Kick and Billy married in 1944—the only member of her family to attend the ceremony was her eldest brother Joe Jr.
She was the second daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and Rose Fitzgerald, a sister of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy. She was married to William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington from May 1944 until his death in September 1944.
Kathleen Kennedy (1920 - 1948, third from left) with her husband William Cavendish, Marquess of Hartington (1917 - 1944), after their wedding in London, 6th May 1944. Kathleen Kennedy was the...
Kathleen Agnes Cavendish (née Kennedy), Marchioness of Hartington. (1920-1948), Wife of William, Marquess of Hartington; daughter of Joseph P. Kennedy; sister of John F. Kennedy. Sitter in 4 portraits.
