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George V as a German officer
George V appearing in uniform at an inspection of his regiment, the 1st Dragoons of the Guards, in Berlin together with Kaiser Wilhelm II during a visit to Germany in 1913 for the wedding of the Kaisers only daughter, Princess Victoria Louise. George was honorary colonel of the regiment. The two cousins are looking at photographs of previous festivities in connection with the wedding. This picture was taken less than a year and a half before England declared war on Germany in August 1914
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of camaraderie and friendship between two European monarchs, King George V of Britain and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, during a visit to Berlin in 1913 for the wedding of the Kaiser's only daughter, Princess Victoria Louise. As honorary colonel of the 1st Dragoons of the Guard, George V inspected his regiment alongside his German counterpart, both men deeply engaged in examining photographs of previous wedding celebrations. The image, taken less than a year and a half before the outbreak of World War I, offers a poignant reminder of the close familial and military ties that once bound Britain and Germany. The two cousins, who would soon become bitter enemies, are seen here in a more peaceful time, their shared history and traditions on full display. The military setting, with the smartly uniformed officers and the regal bearing of the monarchs, adds to the historical significance of the scene. This photograph, from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Prints Online, provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex web of alliances and relationships that shaped Europe on the eve of the Great War.
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