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Suffragette disturbance at Royal Horse Show, 1914
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Suffragette disturbance at Royal Horse Show, 1914
Scenes at the Royal Horse Show in June 1914, when two suffragettes made an attempt to appeal to the King. Larger picture shows Princess Mary, Lady Desborough, King George V, Queen Mary, Lord Redesdale and the Hon. Venetia Baring in the Royal box. The inset picture shows one of the hysterical females as they were described by The Tatler. Date: 1914
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In this evocative photograph from the historic year of 1914, the Royal Horse Show in London's White City plays host to an extraordinary scene of political unrest. The larger image captures the regal splendor of the occasion, with King George V and Queen Mary seated in the royal box, accompanied by Princess Mary, Lady Desborough, Lord Redesdale, and the Hon. Venetia Baring. The atmosphere of the seasonal social event is palpable, as the aristocracy and high society gather to enjoy the equestrian displays. However, the serene facade of the Royal Horse Show is disrupted by the determined actions of two suffragettes, who make a bold attempt to appeal directly to the King. The inset photograph poignantly depicts one of the protestors, her face contorted in emotion, as she is forcibly removed from the scene by authorities. The suffragette movement, which advocated for women's right to vote, had been gaining momentum since the late 19th century. These women, often portrayed as hysterical and disruptive by the media, were willing to risk arrest and public humiliation in their quest for suffrage. The suffragettes believed that appealing to the monarch directly would bring attention to their cause and potentially sway public opinion in their favor. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history, where the struggle for women's rights intersected with the pomp and pageantry of the royal court. The determination of the suffragettes, despite the opposition they faced, would eventually lead to the Representation of the People Act in 1918, granting some women the right to vote for the first time.
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