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King and Queen tour Dominion offices, 1939
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King and Queen tour Dominion offices, 1939
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) leave New Zealand House via its sandbagged entrance, during a tour of Dominion offices. Other offices visited were those of South Africa and India. Date: 1939
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In this evocative photograph, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) make their way out of New Zealand House, surrounded by a sea of sandbags, during their tour of Dominion offices in London, 1939. The royal couple's visit came at a pivotal moment in history, as the world teetered on the brink of war. As the monarch and consort of the British Empire, the King and Queen's role was to provide moral support and unity to the Dominions, which included New Zealand, South Africa, and India, during this tumultuous time. The sandbagged entrance of New Zealand House served as a stark reminder of the looming threat of war and the need for fortification. The tour of Dominion offices was an important symbolic gesture, demonstrating the unity and solidarity of the Empire in the face of adversity. The King and Queen's visit to these offices provided an opportunity for them to meet with high-ranking officials and discuss matters of state, as well as to boost morale and show their support for the Dominions and their people. The image captures a moment of history, with the King and Queen, dressed in formal attire, making their way through the sandbags, surrounded by uniformed military personnel and officials. The atmosphere is one of solemn determination, with the weight of the world's impending conflict heavy on their shoulders. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in history, when the monarchy played a crucial role in maintaining the unity and morale of the British Empire during wartime. The image is a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the monarchy and the Empire, even in the face of adversity.
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