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Royal visit, c.1945, George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Unknown, 1945, Photograph
Royal visit, c.1945, George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Royal visit, c.1945, George VI and Queen Elizabeth
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7521
Title
Royal visit, c.1945, George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Scottish National War Memorial
Description
George VI and Queen Elizabeth are standing at the top of steps at the entrance to the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle. The King is wearing naval uniform and raises his hand in a salute. The Queen is wearing a dress, fur stole and a hat. On her other side stands another man who is also saluting, and behind them in the archway are Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and other dignitaries. A stone carved lion is situated to the side of the entrance.
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Unknown
Date
1945
Size
30.5 x 25.4 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Scottish National War Memorial is located on the north side of Crown Square in Edinburgh Castle. It was originally created as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the Great War of 1914-18, and now also commemorates those who fell in the Second World War and subsequent conflicts. The building previously served as a barracks, and was converted by the architect Sir Robert Lorimer. It was opened in 1927.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth began a two day visit to Edinburgh on 26th September 1945, accompanied by their daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose.
It marked a national celebration of final victory in World War II and included a march-past in Princes Street by Forces of all categories. Crowds lined the streets to watch the procession. Later, the Royal party made a late-night tour to observe the celebratory bonfires and firework displays. The visit also included several Investiture ceremonies at the Palace of Holyroodhouse as well as a service at St Giles' Cathedral, before they continued on to other parts of Scotland.
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