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Queen Mother arriving for Remembrance Service
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother arriving for a Service of Remembrance at St Margarets Church, Westminster, on 10 November 1983. Date: 1983
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In this poignant photograph taken on the 10th of November in 1983, the Queen Mother, Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, is seen arriving at St Margaret's Church in Westminster for the annual Service of Remembrance. The Queen Mother, who was the wife of King George VI and the mother of Queen Elizabeth II, was a prominent figure in British history and a dedicated supporter of the Armed Forces. The image captures a moment of solemnity and respect as the Queen Mother, dressed in black and wearing a pearl necklace, makes her way towards the church. Surrounded by firemen from the London Fire Brigade, she is greeted with a warm salute as they stand to attention, their red uniforms contrasting sharply with the sombre mood of the occasion. The firemen are seen wearing poppies on their lapels, a symbol of remembrance for the fallen soldiers of the British Armed Forces. The Service of Remembrance is an important annual event in the United Kingdom, held on the second Sunday of November to commemorate the contribution and sacrifices of British and Commonwealth military personnel who have died in the line of duty. The Queen Mother, who was the patron of the Royal British Legion, was a regular attendee of the service, making this an important moment in her public duties. The photograph, taken in the 1980s, is a testament to the deep respect and admiration the British people held for the Queen Mother, who passed away in 2002 at the age of 101. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of remembrance and the enduring bond between the monarchy and the Armed Forces.
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