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Queen Elizabeth II in procession, 24th June 1953
May, E., 1953, Photograph
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Queen Elizabeth II in procession, 24th June 1953
Queen Elizabeth II in procession, 24th June 1953
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Queen Elizabeth II in procession with Honours of Scotland, 24th June 1953
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A military parade marches up the Mound past the National Gallery in Edinburgh. Crowds of people stand on both sides of the road to watch the spectacle. Military personnel in naval uniform stand at the edge on either side of the road and separate the spectators from the procession. Tall poles with banners attached have been placed at regular intervals in the grounds of the gallery along the route of the procession.
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May, E.
Date
1953
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8.5 x 11 cm
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Photograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
After the celebrations to mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2nd June 1953, the City of Edinburgh prepared for the state visit of the Queen and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh which took place from Tuesday 23rd until Monday 29th June 1953.
The city was decorated for the occasion and a large programme of events was planned. The Royal party arrived at Princes Street Station at 10am and made its way to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
A map was produced showing the routes of the processions on each day and crowds of people, including many children, lined the streets to watch the pageantry.
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