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Prince of Wales at Guards victory march, 1919
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Prince of Wales at Guards victory march, 1919
The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor) taking part in the victory procession of the Guards through London in March 1919. The Prince rode in the march with other members of the staff of Lord Cavan and is seen here saluting from his horse. Date: 1919
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This evocative photograph captures a young and dashing Prince of Wales, later known as King Edward VIII and later still as the Duke of Windsor, taking part in the triumphant Guards Victory March through the streets of London in March 1919. The Prince, then aged 27, rode in the procession as part of the staff of Lord Cavan, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army. Dressed in the distinctive uniform of the Grenadier Guards, complete with bearskin hat and shamrock sash, the Prince salutes from his horse as the procession passes through the cheering crowds. The First World War had ended just a few months earlier, in November 1918, and this victory march was an opportunity for the people of London to celebrate the end of the conflict and pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the British armed forces. The Prince's participation in the march was a significant moment, as he was not only a senior member of the royal family but also an officer in the Grenadier Guards himself. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the royal family and the aftermath of the First World War. It also serves as a reminder of the important role that the monarchy played in uniting the nation during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty.
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