Fine Art Print : Princess Elizabeth distributes Maundy money, 1952
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Princess Elizabeth distributes Maundy money, 1952
Queen Elizabeth II being greeted on arrival at Westminster Abbey, when she distributed the Royal Maundy money. In the year of this picture, 1952, 26 elderly men and women-once for each year of the sovereigns age-will recieve the silver pence, specially struck at the Royal Mint in leather purses. The coins still bear the impression of the head of King George VI. Date: 10th April 1952
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10th 1952 Arrival Custom Distributed Distributes Gesture Greeted Maundy Money Shake Westminster Elizabeth
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience a piece of historical royal tradition with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Princess Elizabeth distributing Maundy Money at Westminster Abbey, 1952. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a young Queen Elizabeth II as she connects with the crowd during her first Maundy Money distribution ceremony. Add a touch of regal elegance and timeless charm to your home or office decor with this beautifully preserved, rights-managed fine art print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.1cm x 50.8cm (14.2" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic moment captured on April 10, 1952, Princess Elizabeth, soon to be crowned as Queen Elizabeth II, arrives at Westminster Abbey to distribute the Royal Maundy money. The tradition, which dates back to the Middle Ages, sees the monarch rewarding 26 elderly men and women, symbolizing each year of their sovereign's age, with silver pence. These coins, specially struck at the Royal Mint, still bear the impression of the head of her late father, King George VI. As Princess Elizabeth alights from her carriage, she is greeted with warm smiles and enthusiastic waves from the crowd. The future Queen, dressed elegantly in a long, flowing gown and wearing the crown of the United Kingdom, extends her hand in a gracious gesture to shake hands with a recipient of the Maundy money. The elderly man, dressed in a suit and wearing a red robe and white bonnet, proudly holds out his leather purse, filled with the silver coins, for her to see. The Royal Maundy ceremony is a deeply rooted custom in British history, symbolizing the monarch's duty to care for the less fortunate members of society. The tradition takes its name from the Mandatum, or commandment, of the Last Supper, where Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and instructed them to do the same for one another. The distribution of the Maundy money represents the monarch's act of humility and service to her people. This poignant image captures the essence of the Royal Maundy ceremony, showcasing the warmth, tradition, and connection between the monarch and her people. The moment is a testament to the enduring power of the British monarchy and its commitment to serving its people.
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