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The Royal Cruise - Duke of York and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
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The Royal Cruise - Duke of York and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
The Royal Cruise on HMS Renown (Renown-class battlecruiser) - (inset right) Prince Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI), and (inset left) Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) (later Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother) in 1927. Date: 1927
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Battlecruiser Bowes Lyon Cruise Jan16 Renown 1927 Albert Elizabeth
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of romance and royal elegance as Prince Albert, Duke of York, and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, enjoy a day on the deck of HMS Renown during The Royal Cruise in 1927. The Duke, who would later ascend to the throne as King George VI, is seen here in his naval uniform, looking intently at his future bride. Lady Elizabeth, dressed in a stylish 1920s outfit, gazes back at him with a radiant smile. The backdrop of the Renown-class battlecruiser, with its majestic sails and imposing silhouette, adds to the sense of grandeur and adventure. The Royal Cruise was an annual event organized by the Royal Navy to promote goodwill and international relations. This particular voyage took place in January 1927 and included visits to various European ports. The Duke and Lady Elizabeth's relationship blossomed during this trip, and they were married later that year in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey. This photograph is a testament to the enduring romance between the future King and Queen, and the spirit of adventure that defined the 1920s.
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