Margaret Whigham marries Charles Sweeny on February 21, 1933, in a dress by Norman Hartnell. Margaret Whigham - from our story 'You’re the Top! The Connection Between Socialite Mrs Sweeny, PG Wodehouse and Mussolini'

Margaret Whigham marries Charles Sweeny on February 21, 1933, in a dress by Norman Hartnell.

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