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Duchess of York at Kings College London for their Centenary
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Duchess of York at Kings College London for their Centenary
Duchess of York arriving at Kings College, London for the Centenary Celebrations. The Duchess is shown here walking with the Archbishop of Canterbury (William Cosmo Gordon Lang, 1st Baron Lang of Lambeth (1864-1945) to the formal reception in the Great Hall. Date: 1929
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the Duchess of York, later known as the Queen Mother, is seen making her grand entrance at King's College London for the institution's Centenary Celebrations in 1929. Accompanied by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend William Cosmo Gordon Lang, 1st Baron Lang of Lambeth, the Duchess gracefully walks towards the formal reception in the Great Hall. Dressed in an elegant long dress and a stylish hat, the Duchess embodies the refined elegance and sophistication of the 1920s. Her regal bearing and the Archbishop's distinguished appearance add an air of importance and grandeur to the occasion. King's College London, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in England, was celebrating its centenary with a series of events and ceremonies. The presence of the Duchess and the Archbishop at the formal reception was a testament to the significance of the occasion and the esteem in which the college was held. The Duchess of York, who went on to become the Queen Consort of King George VI and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II, was a beloved member of the British royal family. Her attendance at the King's College London Centenary Celebrations was a highlight of the event and a fitting tribute to the institution's rich history and enduring legacy. This photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of history, as the Duchess of York and the Archbishop of Canterbury make their way to the formal reception in the Great Hall of King's College London, marking the beginning of a memorable Centenary Celebration.
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