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Coronation. Markers waiting for Guard of Honour
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Coronation. Markers waiting for Guard of Honour
A member of the Royal Air Force Regiment and a member of the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, take up position as markers for the imminent arrival of the guards of honour.
1953
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1953 Battalion Coronation Gallacher Guard Guards Guest Guests Honour Marker Markers Regiment Scots Terence Terry Elizabeth
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of anticipation and grandeur during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Two brave soldiers, one from the Royal Air Force Regiment and the other from the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards, assume their positions as markers for the imminent arrival of the guards of honor. Dressed in their resplendent uniforms, they stand tall and alert, their expressions a mix of concentration and pride. The Queen, the monarch of the United Kingdom, is about to make her regal entrance, surrounded by a sea of guests and well-wishers. The scene is set against the backdrop of the majestic architecture of Westminster Abbey, the historic venue of the coronation ceremony. The year is 1953, and the air is thick with excitement and tradition. This photograph, taken by Terence Gallacher, is a testament to the pageantry and grandeur of one of the most significant events in British history. The soldiers, poised and ready, embody the sense of duty, honor, and pride that defines the British monarchy and its armed forces.
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