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Queen Elizabeth II receiving flowers from a Ghanaian girl
The Queen receives a bouquet of flowers from a Ghanaian girl, Pearl Acquaye, at London airport, just before the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh flew to Ghana for the first stage of their West African visits. Date: 1961
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1961 Airport Bouquet Ghana Ghanaian Monarch Pearl Present Presents Receiving Royals Tours Travelling Travels Visits Elizabeth
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich cultural connection between two worlds with this exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic moment in history. Witness Queen Elizabeth II graciously receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers from a young Ghanaian girl, Pearl Acquaye, at London airport, before their historic visit to Ghana in 1961. This stunning image, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the enduring spirit of diplomacy and unity. Add this timeless piece to your collection and bring a touch of history and elegance to your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this historic moment captured in 1961, Queen Elizabeth II receives a beautiful bouquet of flowers from a young Ghanaian girl named Pearl Acquaye at London Heathrow Airport. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were preparing to embark on the first stage of their West African tours, which included visits to Ghana, Nigeria, and Sudan. The image showcases a heartwarming moment of connection between the monarch and the local population as they greeted each other before the Royal Party's departure. Dressed in a traditional Ghanaian kaftan and headscarf, Pearl Acquaye presents the Queen with the colorful bouquet, adorned with vibrant flowers, as a sign of respect and welcome. The Queen, wearing a stylish coat and hat, graciously accepts the present with a warm smile, acknowledging the young girl's gesture. The Duke of Edinburgh stands nearby, observing the scene with a gentle expression. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the Queen's historic tours of West Africa in the early 1960s, a time when the region was gaining its independence from British colonial rule. The image encapsulates the spirit of diplomacy, unity, and cultural exchange that characterized these significant visits. Pearl Acquaye's simple yet meaningful gesture left a lasting impression on the Queen and the people of Ghana, and this photograph stands as a testament to the warmth and hospitality extended to the Royal Family during their travels in the 1960s.
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