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Photo album presented to Gen Sir Gerald Walter Robert Temple
Photograph from an album of 29 photographs presented to Gen Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer (GCB, KBE, DSO) to record the State Visit to Northern Ireland of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh 29th Jun 1953 - 4th Jul 1953.Associated with Irish Guards, Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria s), Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). Date: 1953
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This stunning photograph captures a historic moment in Irish history: the State Visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Northern Ireland in 1953. Presented in an album of 29 images, this particular photograph highlights the warm reception given to the royal couple by the military forces stationed in the region. Gen Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer, a distinguished British Army officer, is prominently featured in the image. Templer, who held the rank of General at the time, had served in various capacities in Northern Ireland, including as the General Officer Commanding Northern Ireland and the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in Northern Ireland. He is seen here in his military uniform, proudly saluting the Queen as she passes by. The military units represented in the photograph include the Irish Guards, the Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's), and the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). Their presence underscores the importance of the military in maintaining peace and order during the visit. The State Visit took place from June 29 to July 4, 1953, and marked the first time a British monarch had visited Northern Ireland since the foundation of the Northern Ireland state in 1921. The visit was an opportunity for the Queen to show her support for the people of Northern Ireland and to strengthen the bonds between the region and the rest of the United Kingdom. This photograph is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of the relationship between Northern Ireland and the British monarchy. It is a reminder of a time when the military played a crucial role in maintaining peace and order, and of the enduring connection between the people of Northern Ireland and the British monarchy.
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