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Duke and Duchess of York play Deck Tennis - HMS Renown
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Duke and Duchess of York play Deck Tennis - HMS Renown
Duke and Duchess of York play Deck Tennis on HMS Renown on their return voyage from their Antipodean Tour. The Royal couple are pictured here playing against the Dukes equerry Major T. E. G. Nugent and the Hon. Mrs Little Gilmour, Lady-in-Waiting to the Duchess. Date: 1927
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In this photograph from 1927, His Royal Highness The Duke and Duchess of York, later known as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, are seen engaging in a lively game of deck tennis on board HMS Renown during their return voyage from their Antipodean Tour. The Duke, wearing a navy blue uniform with a white polo shirt, and the Duchess, elegantly dressed in a white blouse and skirt, are fully immersed in the game, their expressions reflecting focus and enjoyment. Their opponents, Major T.E.G. Nugent, the Duke's equerry, and the Hon. Mrs. Little Gilmour, Lady-in-Waiting to the Duchess, are also seen in the photograph, dressed in appropriate tennis attire. The deck tennis court, with its net and tennis balls, is set up on the deck of the ship, providing a unique and picturesque backdrop for the game. The Duke and Duchess of York's Antipodean Tour, which took place from October 1925 to February 1926, was their first major overseas tour as a married couple. The tour included visits to Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, and was an opportunity for the royals to connect with their subjects and strengthen diplomatic relations between Britain and the Commonwealth countries. This photograph, taken during their return voyage, captures a moment of relaxation and recreation for the royal couple and their companions, showcasing their playful and engaging personalities. The image is a testament to the Duke and Duchess's popularity and their ability to connect with people from all walks of life, both during their official engagements and in their personal moments.
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