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Debutantes about to be presented at court
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Debutantes about to be presented at court
Debutantes proceed through rooms at Buckingham Palace towards the ballroom where they will be presented to King George V and Queen Mary, thus signalling their entry into society. Date: 1930
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This enchanting photograph captures a pivotal moment in the lives of these young debutantes as they make their way through the grand corridors of Buckingham Palace in 1930. Dressed in elegant gowns and adorned with flowers, they move gracefully towards the ballroom where they will be presented to King George V and Queen Mary. The Debutante Season was a significant rite of passage in British society during the 1930s, marking the official entrance of young women into high society. The Debs, as they were affectionately known, spent months preparing for this moment, learning the intricacies of social etiquette and dancing the latest ballroom dances. The presentation at court was a highly anticipated event, attended by the cream of British society, and marked the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of these young women. The historical significance of this moment is captured in this stunning photograph, which transports us back to a bygone era of elegance, grace, and tradition.
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