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Royal ceremonials in the open: at Buckingham Palace, 1918
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Royal ceremonials in the open: at Buckingham Palace, 1918
Royal ceremonials in the open: at Buckingham Palace. An open-air investiture by the king - one of a series at Buckingham Palace, the scene in the quadrangle during the ceremony (top). Two V.C.s headed the recipients of decorations: Sergeant Mountain (West Yorkshires) and Private T. Young (Durhams). Final recipient was Mrs Flowerdew, mother of late Lieutenant Gordon Flowerdew, Canadian Cavalry, who received the V.C. for him. The Royal Silver Wedding Procession of 3000 Women War-workers to Buckingham Palace in shown below. After the address by the king, the sections marched past including V.A.D.s, Womens Legion, W.A.A.C.s, Wrens, Land Girls, Foresters, National Land Service Corps girls, Munitioners and many others. Date: 1918
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of Royal ceremonial traditions unfolding in the open air at Buckingham Palace during the momentous year of 1918. The scene in the quadrangle showcases an open-air investiture by King George V, a departure from the usual enclosed ceremonies. The first two recipients of decorations in this ceremony were Sergeant Mountain of the West Yorkshires and Private T. Young of the Durhams, who were awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest military decoration for valor in the face of the enemy. The final recipient was Mrs. Flowerdew, the mother of the late Lieutenant Gordon Flowerdew of the Canadian Cavalry, who received the Victoria Cross on her son's behalf. The photograph also documents the Royal Silver Wedding Procession of over 3,000 Women War-workers, who made their way to Buckingham Palace to mark the 25th wedding anniversary of King George V and Queen Mary. Following the King's address, various sections of the women's services marched past, including V.A.D.s (Voluntary Aid Detachments), Women's Legion, W.A.A.C.s (Women's Auxiliary Army Corps), Wrens (Women's Royal Naval Service), Land Girls, Foresters, National Land Service Corps girls, and Munitioners, among others. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the historical events of 1918, a pivotal year in both the Royal and military history of the United Kingdom.
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