This photo appears to be signed by Princess Marina and is dated 29 November 1934.
There are several possibilities.
1. The date simply refers to her wedding date, not when the photos were taken.
2. That the photos were taken earlier in the day before she left Buckingham Palace for the Abbey and before she pinned on the brooch and put on her earrings.
If the latter is correct, it suggests to me that she may have wanted a set of photos which showed how the neckline of the dress was meant to drape. When the brooch was pinned to the gown the top of the neckline would have had to be folded/pleated, spoiling the original intention of the designer.
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