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Gay couple host first ever same-sex marriage in British Antarctica
supports HTML5 videoAttending the event on the helideck of the RRS Sir David Attenborough – a polar vessel that the pair work as stewards on – were 30 crew from the UK ship, who braved freezing conditions for the heartwarming event. Around 100 staff from the research station will join them for a wedding reception next month.The group were warmed by food prepared by the station chef and expecting to dance along to music from the facility’s resident band.Adding to the polar cheer was a ‘Mr and Mr cake’ featuring penguins, and rainbow flags being flown from the vessel.