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Blackpool footballer Stanley Matthews shakes hands with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Blackpool footballer Stanley Matthews shakes hands with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Blackpool footballer Stanley Matthews shakes hands with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as his team are presented the FA Cup trophy following their victory over Bolton Wanderers in the 1953 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium
2nd May 1953
Unknown
mirrorpix
Wembley
Greater London
England
WA*938902
Media ID 21929829
© Mirrorpix
1953 Achievement Handshake Victorious
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In this iconic photo print, we witness a moment of triumph and royalty intertwined. Blackpool footballer Stanley Matthews stands tall, his face beaming with pride as he extends his hand to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The year is 1953, and the setting is none other than Wembley Stadium after Blackpool's victory over Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup Final. The image captures a snapshot of history - a testament to achievement and celebration in the world of football. Matthews' team has just been presented with the coveted FA Cup trophy, their hard work and dedication paying off in glorious fashion. As they bask in their well-deserved glory, it is an honor for them to share this triumphant moment with Queen Elizabeth II herself. Both figures are dressed impeccably for the occasion; Matthews donning his football kit while Her Majesty exudes elegance in her regal attire complete with a distinguished hat. This handshake between sporting greatness and royal majesty symbolizes unity and mutual respect across different realms. This photograph encapsulates not only the spirit of sport but also highlights how achievements on the field can transcend boundaries and captivate nations. It serves as a reminder that even amidst grandeur, sports have an unparalleled ability to bring people together through shared passion and collective joy. Captured by an unknown photographer from Memory Lane Prints, this timeless image immortalizes a historic moment forever etched into British sporting folklore
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