betrothal

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Research led by the British Museum has revealed that the Tudor Heart pendant may have been made to celebrate the betrothal of their two-year-old daughter Princess Mary to the eight-month-old French heir-apparent in 1518.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The betrothal itself is a choreographed ritual of gestures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

They announced their betrothal Sunday at Ebony’s Power 100 Gala.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

The betrothal culminates Sunday in a not-so-intimate ceremony at Allegiant Stadium, where the city will host its first-ever Super Bowl.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

He wears a betrothal pin on his lapel—a reminder that he's one of the princess's suitors.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton