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Duke of York - inspecting Armistice Day Poppies
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI) inspects all aspects of the production of Armistice Day Poppies (Flowers of Flanders) being produced at the Headquarters of Earl Haigs Fund at Apsley House Date: 1925
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Apsley Armistice Aspects Fund Haig Haigs Headquarters Inspecting Inspections Inspects Manufactured Official Poppies Poppy Produced Remembrance Sixth Touring Visiting 1925 Albert Made
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In this evocative photograph from the 1920s, His Royal Highness Albert, Duke of York, later King George VI, pays a visit to the Headquarters of Earl Haig's Fund at Apsley House in London to inspect the production of Armistice Day Poppies. The Duke, who would ascend to the throne in 1936 following the abdication of his brother King Edward VIII, is deeply engaged in the process, meticulously examining each aspect of the poppy manufacturing line. The Earl Haig Fund, established in 1919 by Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig, the former British Army Chief during World War I, aimed to provide financial assistance to ex-servicemen and their families. The Armistice Day Poppy became the symbol of the Fund, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae, which describes the poppies that bloomed in the battlefields of Flanders, Belgium, in 1915. The Duke's tour of the poppy production line is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the ongoing support for those affected by it. He is seen closely observing the various stages of poppy production, from the making of the green leaves to the painting of the red petals and the attachment of the black centers. The Duke's presence underscores the significance of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance and hope in the aftermath of the Great War. This photograph captures a moment of history, as the Duke of York connects with the production process of the Armistice Day Poppy, which would become an enduring symbol of remembrance and respect for the fallen soldiers of World War I and the sacrifices made by their families.
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