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Duchess of York at the Royal Overseas League Garden Party
Elizabeth, Duchess of York (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) at the Royal Overseas League Garden Party in the gardens of the Royal Botanic Society in Regents Park in July, 1923. The Duchess is pictured walking with Sir Ernest Woodford Birch (1857-1929), British colonial administrator. Date: 1923
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Botanic Duchess Engagement League Official Overseas Regents Royals Spats Umbrella Visiting 1923 Elizabeth
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In this enchanting photograph from the summer of 1923, the Duchess of York, later known as Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900-2002), is captured in the gardens of the Royal Botanic Society in Regent's Park, London, during a Royal Overseas League Garden Party. The Duchess, dressed in a stylish hat, a fashionable spats outfit, and carrying an elegant umbrella, is walking in animated conversation with Sir Ernest Woodford Birch (1857-1929), a prominent British colonial administrator. The Royal Overseas League, an organization founded in 1865 to promote friendship and understanding between the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, hosted this garden party to celebrate the beauty of the season and to bring together distinguished guests from the realms of politics, society, and the arts. The Duchess's attendance at this official engagement was a testament to her role as a prominent member of the British royal family and her support for the organization's mission. The photograph captures the essence of the 1920s, a decade marked by a renewed sense of optimism and social engagement following the end of World War I. The Duchess's elegant attire and the charming setting of the gardens at the Royal Botanic Society reflect the refined and graceful spirit of the era. This image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time of elegance, style, and royal tradition.
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