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Departing for the royal tour of Australia&New Zealand, 1927
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Departing for the royal tour of Australia&New Zealand, 1927
Leaving their London home in Bruton Street after saying goodbye to their little daughter Princess Elizabeth, the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and the Queen Mother, set out for their tour of Australia and New Zealand. Date: 6th January 1926
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, bid a tearful farewell to their young daughter Princess Elizabeth as they prepare to embark on their historic royal tour of Australia and New Zealand. The scene unfolds on the cobblestone street outside their London residence at 17 Bruton Street on the morning of January 6, 1926. The Duke and Duchess, both looking somber in their formal attire, share a tender moment with their little girl, who clings to her mother's coat, her eyes brimming with tears. The Duke, with a hand on his daughter's head, offers a reassuring smile as he bids her goodbye. The family's chauffeured car, adorned with the Union Jack, waits patiently in the background, symbolizing the beginning of their long journey to the other side of the world. The royal tour of Australia and New Zealand, which lasted from October 1926 to February 1927, marked the first major overseas tour for the Duke and Duchess as representatives of the British monarchy. The tour was an opportunity for the couple to strengthen the ties between the United Kingdom and its Dominions, as well as to promote British interests and values. This poignant image captures a fleeting moment in history, as the young royal family says their goodbyes before embarking on an adventure that would shape their lives and the course of history. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Duke and Duchess in the name of duty and the enduring bond between a parent and child.
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