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Under His Masters Eye
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Under His Masters Eye
Scene: Mediterranean, on board the Admiralty yacht " Enchantress" Mr Winston Churchill: " Any Home News?" Mr Asquith: " How can there be with you here?" Date: 1913
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Admiralty Asquith Churchill Enchantress Herbert May17 News Punch Winston Yacht
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Under His Masters Eye: A Chance Encounter on the Mediterranean Sea in 1913 This photograph, taken in 1913, captures a rare moment of relaxation for two prominent British political figures, Sir Winston Churchill and H.H. Asquith, on board the Admiralty yacht, Enchantress, in the Mediterranean. The image, published as a cartoon in Punch magazine, offers a glimpse into the lighter side of politics during a pivotal decade in British history. Sir Winston Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty, is seen leaning over the railing of the yacht, asking his former Liberal Party leader and Prime Minister, H.H. Asquith, "Any Home News?" Asquith, in response, quips, "How can there be with you here?" The humorous exchange reflects the political tension between the two men, who held opposing views on naval expansion and military strategy. The backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea and the luxurious Enchantress adds to the idyllic scene, offering a stark contrast to the political turmoil and debates taking place in the British Parliament at the time. The cartoon, published in Punch, a well-known satirical weekly magazine, highlights the playful banter between the two men while also emphasizing the political divisions that existed within the British government during the early 1910s. This photograph, a testament to the rich history of British politics and the lighter side of political relationships, is an intriguing reminder of the camaraderie and rivalry that existed between Churchill and Asquith during their time in power.
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