Did Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana choose Aynsley as wedding gifts?

It is an often repeated detail that both Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales, chose Aynsley china as their wedding gifts from the British Porcelain Industry. This claim is mentioned in standard brand summaries and is linked to published discussions of royal wedding gifts. For collectors, this connection has fuelled interest in classic 20th-century Aynsley tea sets, even if these pieces were not “royal goods” in the sense of a commissioned service. If you are buying with this history in mind, distinguish “selected as a wedding gift from the industry” from “made for the palace.” The former is a signal of prestige; the latter requires direct documentation. Look for exact stamp variant and pattern name, as this information helps to date the piece and confirm that it is genuine Aynsley.