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The King and Queen leave for Canada. Photo shows the Royal Family in the liner Empress
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The King and Queen leave for Canada. Photo shows the Royal Family in the liner Empress
The King and Queen leave for Canada. Photo shows the Royal Family in the liner " Empress of Australia" prior to departure of the King and Queen for Canada from Portsmouth. The King and Queen are seen with the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, Queen Mary, Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent, Princess Royal and Earl Harewood.
9 May 1939
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Media ID 11280151
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The King and Queen Embark on a Historic Journey to Canada - A Glimpse into Royal Farewell
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. This print captures a significant moment in history as the British Royal Family prepares to depart for Canada aboard the majestic liner, "Empress of Australia". Taken on 9th May 1939 at Portsmouth, this image showcases the regal figures of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth alongside their young princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret. In this poignant snapshot, we witness not only the departure of royalty but also an era marked by uncertainty between two devastating world wars. The solemn expressions etched upon their faces hint at the weighty responsibilities they bear as leaders during such tumultuous times. Accompanying them are esteemed members of the royal family - Queen Mary, Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Duke and Duchess of Kent, Princess Royal, and Earl Harewood. Their presence adds grandeur to this already remarkable scene. As we delve into this monochrome masterpiece from TopFoto. co. uk's collection, we are transported back to an age when elegance reigned supreme. The crisp lines of their attire contrast against the backdrop of Empress' opulent interiors – a symbol both luxurious yet transient as it carries these dignitaries across vast oceans towards new horizons. This photograph serves as a testament to enduring traditions within European monarchy while simultaneously capturing a fleeting moment before everything changed forever. It reminds us that even amidst global upheaval; duty calls for those entrusted with leading
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