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Albert, Duke of York - The Pilgrim Club of Great Britain
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Albert, Duke of York - The Pilgrim Club of Great Britain
Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) (1895-1952) - attending a dinner of The Pilgrim Club of Great Britain - a society for men who travel frequently between England and America on 19th May 1921. Honour was done to Colonel George Brinton McClellan Harvey (1864-1928), United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom newly accredited to the Court of St. James. Also pictured are (2nd from right) Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) and (far right) David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Date: 1921
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Ambassador Brinton Colonel Connaught Dinner Function Future Guest Guests Harvey Honour Lloyd Mcclellan Minister Official Pilgrim Prime Royals Sixth 1921 Albert
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the transatlantic relations between Great Britain and the United States, as Prince Albert, Duke of York (future King George VI) attends a dinner of The Pilgrim Club of Great Britain on 19th May 1921. The Pilgrim Club was an esteemed society for men who frequently traveled between the two nations. The evening held special significance as Colonel George Brinton McClellan Harvey, the newly accredited United States Ambassador to the Court of St. James, was being honored. Surrounding the Duke of York are other distinguished guests, including Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught, and David Lloyd George, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The Duke of Connaught, born in Scotland but with strong ties to Canada, was a seasoned traveler and a fitting member of the Pilgrim Club. Lloyd George, a key figure in British politics, had played a significant role in the country's recovery from World War I. The atmosphere in the room is formal and elegant, with the guests dressed in their finest attire. The Duke of York, wearing his military uniform, stands tall and proud, while the other men exchange pleasantries and engage in animated conversation. The presence of the American ambassador, Harvey, adds an air of diplomacy and international camaraderie to the occasion. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the diplomatic and social circles of the early 1920s, showcasing the close ties between Britain and the United States and the role that organizations like The Pilgrim Club played in fostering transatlantic relations.
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