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The Royal Family in 1923
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The Royal Family in 1923
The British Royal Family on the wedding day of the Duke of York (later King George VI). From left to right: Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, then Duke of Windsor after abdication); Princess Mary (Viscountess Lascelles, later Princess Royal, and Countess of Harewood); Henry, Duke of Gloucester; King George V; Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI); Queen Mary; George, Duke of Kent. Date: 1923
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This striking photograph captures a moment of regal splendor as the British Royal Family gathers to celebrate the wedding day of the Duke of York, later King George VI, in 1923. Seated in the center is King George V, the monarch at the time, with his consort, Queen Mary, to his right. The Duke of York, the future monarch, is seen to his left, dressed in his military uniform as a colonel in the Royal Fusiliers. His elder brother, Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and future King Edward VIII, stands to the Duke's left, wearing the uniform of the Life Guards. To the far left of the image, the Duke of Gloucester, Henry, can be seen in his naval uniform. The Duke of Kent, George, is also present, dressed in the uniform of the 1st Dragoon Guards. The wedding took place at Westminster Abbey, and the occasion marked the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of these prominent members of the British monarchy. The Duke of York's wedding came at a time of significant change for the royal family. King George V had ascended to the throne just a decade earlier, following the death of his father, King Edward VII. The wedding of the Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, later known as the Queen Mother, would prove to be a source of stability and unity for the family during the challenging years that followed. This image, taken in 1923, offers a glimpse into the lives of the British Royal Family during a time of transition and change. The elegance and poise of the royal figures, as well as the grandeur of the setting, serve as a reminder of the enduring tradition and history of the British monarchy.
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