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Pigeon Post, 20 February 1943, (1947). Creator: Unknown
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Pigeon Post, 20 February 1943, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Pigeon Post, 20 February 1943, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) and her younger sister Princess Margaret Rose, members of the Buckingham Palace Company of Girl Guides, send a message by carrier pigeon to Lady Baden-Powell on her birthday. 20 February was also the birthday of her husband, the late Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement. From "Princess Elizabeth: The Illustrated Story of Twenty-one Years in the Life of the Heir Presumptive", by Dermot Morrah. [Odhams Press Limited, London, 1947]
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This photograph, titled 'Pigeon Post,' dates back to 20 February 1943, and was published in 1947. The image showcases a heartwarming moment in history as Princess Elizabeth and her younger sister, Princess Margaret Rose, both members of the Buckingham Palace Company of Girl Guides, send a special message to Lady Baden-Powell on her birthday. The significance of the day is twofold, as it also marked the birthday of her late husband, Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement. The sisters are seen in the photograph, dressed in their Girl Guide uniforms, holding a carrier pigeon, preparing it for takeoff. The pigeon, with a small message tied to its leg, symbolizes the innovative ways in which communication was maintained during the Second World War's home front. The image, taken during the 1940s, captures the essence of sisterhood, resilience, and the spirit of unity that defined the era. The photograph is from the book 'Princess Elizabeth: The Illustrated Story of Twenty-one Years in the Life of the Heir Presumptive,' written by Dermot Morrah and published by Odhams Press Limited in London. The image is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the people during wartime, and the enduring bond between siblings. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, adding to the mystery and intrigue surrounding this poignant moment in history.
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