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Celebrating the arrival of Princess Margaret Rose
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Celebrating the arrival of Princess Margaret Rose
Scenes celebrating the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Yorks second child, Princess Margaret Rose, born on 21st August 1930. These include: photograph of babies born on the same day at Queen Charlottes hospital; a salute of 41-guns fired at the Tower of London; and a blazing beacon is lit on the Fiery Pans, Hunters Hill. Date: August 1930
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Celebrating the Arrival of Princess Margaret Rose: A Tribute to the Duchess and Duke of York's Second Child August 1930 was a month of great joy and excitement in the British monarchy as the Duchess of York, later known as the Queen Mother, gave birth to a healthy baby girl on the 21st. Princess Margaret Rose was the second child of the Duke and Duchess, following the birth of their eldest daughter, Princess Elizabeth, in 1926. The news of the royal baby's arrival was met with jubilation across the country, with tributes pouring in from all corners. In London, a salute of 41-guns was fired at the Tower of London to mark the occasion. Meanwhile, in Scotland, a blazing beacon was lit on the Fiery Pans, Hunters Hill, as a traditional tribute to the new arrival. The day of the princess's birth also saw the arrival of several other babies at Queen Charlotte's Hospital, making it a memorable day for new families across the city. In this photograph, we see a group of these newborns, dressed in their best, gathered together for a special portrait to commemorate the day. Mrs. Knight, the royal nanny, is seen cradling the newest addition to the royal family, Princess Margaret Rose, in her arms. The Duchess, looking radiant and proud, holds her daughter close, while the Duke of York looks on with a proud smile. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the excitement and joy that surrounded the arrival of a new royal baby in the 1930s. The image captures the spirit of the time, with the promise of a bright future for the young princess and the continued legacy of the British monarchy.
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