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Royal Wedding 1923 - The Wing Commander by Elcock
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Royal Wedding 1923 - The Wing Commander by Elcock
Symbolic illustration by Howard K. Elcock celebrating the wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon at Westminster Abbey on 26 April 1923. The winged commander in this case is a cupid with a quiver of arrows and an RAF logo (!) drawing apart curtains embellished with the couples coat of arms to a magical marriage scene beyond. Date: 1923
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This print by Howard K. Elcock commemorates the enchanting wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York, and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, which took place at the hallowed Westminster Abbey on the 26th of April, 1923. The symbolic illustration showcases a winged commander, an embodiment of the ancient Roman god of love, Eros, or Cupid, dressed in the insignia of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The commander draws apart the richly embellished curtains adorned with the couple's coat of arms, revealing a magical marriage scene beyond. The quiver of arrows at his side symbolizes the power of love to bring two hearts together. The union of Prince Albert and Lady Elizabeth was a grand spectacle, filled with the romance and symbolism befitting a royal event. The image captures the essence of the occasion, immortalizing the momentous day in history. This print is a testament to the enduring power of love and the magic of the royal wedding ceremony.
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