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Met Police centenary celebrations, Buckingham Palace
Scene at the Metropolitan Police centenary celebrations, showing the Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VIII) and senior police officers including Lord Byng (Commissioner of Police) and Colonel Laurie (Assistant Commissioner), returning to Buckingham Palace on horseback after the parade in Hyde Park. A large crowd of spectators can be seen in the foreground. Over 13, 000 members of the police force took part. Date: 25 May 1929
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Admiral Assistant Buckingham Byng Celebrations Centenary Colonel Commissioner Formal Horseback Hyde Laurie Metropolitan Parade Railings Return Returning Review Reviewed Royds Senior Spectators Uniforms Viii 1929 Officers
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This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in Metropolitan Police history during the Centenary Celebrations held on 25 May 1929. The scene at Buckingham Palace showcases the Prince of Wales, future King Edward VIII, and senior police officers, including Lord Byng, the Commissioner of Police, and Colonel Laurie, the Assistant Commissioner, returning to the palace on horseback after the grand parade in Hyde Park. Over 13,000 members of the Metropolitan Police Force took part in this historic event, showcasing their uniformed pride and dedication to their duty. The formal review of the troops took place in Hyde Park, where the officers were inspected by the Prince of Wales and other dignitaries. The large crowd of spectators gathered at the palace railings eagerly awaited the return of the officers, adding to the festive atmosphere of this special day in London's history. The 1920s, an era of elegance and formality, is beautifully captured in this photograph, with the officers' uniforms gleaming in the sunlight and the horses' coats glistening with sweat from the exertion of the parade. This image is a testament to the tradition, discipline, and camaraderie of the Metropolitan Police Force during their Centenary Celebrations.
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