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Coronation. Waiting for VIP arrivals
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Coronation. Waiting for VIP arrivals
The scene is set for the arrival of the Prime Ministers Procession. The coaches will deliver the Prime Ministers, Churchill, and PMs of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and south Africa at the West Door.
1953
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1953 Arrivals Churchill Coaches Coronation Gallacher Minister Prime Procession Representatives Terence Terry Zealand Elizabeth
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A Moment of Regal Grandeur: The Anticipation of the Coronation Arrivals, 1953 In this evocative photograph from the Terence Gallacher Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, we are transported back in time to the historic occasion of the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The scene is set at the West Door of Westminster Abbey, where the eagerly awaited arrival of the Prime Ministers' Procession is about to unfold. The Prime Minister of Britain, Winston S. Churchill, stands resplendent in his formal attire, deep in conversation with the Prime Ministers of Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The Australian representative, Sir Robert Menzies, is seen wearing a crisp suit and hat, while the New Zealander, Sidney Holland, dons a dark suit and bowler hat. The South African Prime Minister, J.G. Strijdom, is dressed in a traditional Afrikaans suit and hat. The coaches, which will deliver the esteemed dignitaries to the West Door, are positioned in the background, adding to the sense of anticipation and grandeur. The royal standard flies proudly above the entrance, signaling the imminent arrival of the monarch. The atmosphere is electric, as the crowd waits with bated breath for the arrival of the procession. The fifties were a time of great change and optimism, and this moment encapsulates the sense of excitement and unity that defined the era. This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Terence Gallacher, is a testament to the historical significance of the Coronation and the important role of international diplomacy and cooperation in shaping the world we live in today.
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