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Opening of Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London
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Opening of Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London
Scene at the royal opening of the new Royal Festival Hall, on the South Bank, London, with a full auditorium, and members of the royal family in the royal box -- King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, and Princess Margaret. After the National Anthem came a service of dedication, with a short address by the Archbishop of Canterbury, then an inaugural concert with suitably patriotic British music.
3 May 1951
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This evocative photograph captures the grand opening of the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank of London's River Thames on 3 May 1951. The scene is set with a full auditorium, eagerly anticipating the start of the inaugural concert. Members of the royal family grace the royal box, including King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, and Princess Margaret. The evening began with the playing of the National Anthem, followed by a service of dedication, presided over by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The cultural event marked a significant moment in post-war Britain, with dignitaries and the public coming together to celebrate the opening of this new symbol of the country's resilience and commitment to the arts. The elegantly dressed Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II, shares a moment of excitement with her family, as the anticipation builds for the inaugural concert. This photograph, taken in the 1950s, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, capturing the essence of a historic and cultural moment in British history.
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