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Royal visit 1911
Unknown, 1911, Photograph
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Royal visit 1911
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Title
Royal visit 1911
Description
King George V and Queen Mary and their attendants stand in front of the Royal Scottish Academy building. The Queen is surrounded by footmen in uniform as she steps towards a waiting carriage. The King wearing a tall hat with a large feather plume waits at the top of the steps with his attendants. A large crowd has lined Princes Street to see the Royal party.
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Unknown
Date
1911
Size
12 x 17 cm
Type
Photograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
George V became King in May 1910 and the following year made his first state visit to Scotland. He stayed at Holyrood Palace with Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary during their visit to Edinburgh in July 1911.
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