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The royal investiture of Prince Charles
Cover of the Illustrated London News with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and her son, Prince Charles. The royal investiture marked the formal creation of the title, Prince of Wales. Date: 1969
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Media ID 14125793
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1969 Creation Formal Investiture Royals Title Elizabeth
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of Poster Prints featuring "The Royal Investiture of Prince Charles," an iconic image from the Illustrated London News archive. This historic moment captured on the cover of the 1969 issue marks the formal creation of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales by his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. This stunning, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online is an excellent addition to any royal memorabilia collection or office space. Relive the grandeur of the investiture ceremony through this high-quality poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
On July 1, 1969, the pages of the Illustrated London News bore witness to a significant moment in British royal history. The cover featured a stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her eldest son, Prince Charles, marking the formal investiture of the young prince as the Prince of Wales. The investiture, which took place at Caernarfon Castle in Wales, was a grand ceremony steeped in tradition and symbolism. Prince Charles, dressed in the red and ermine-trimmed robe of the Order of the Garter, knelt before his mother as she placed the insignia of the Principality of Wales upon his head. The investiture signified the formal creation of the title, bestowed upon him at the age of 20, making him the longest-serving Prince of Wales in history. The photograph captures the moment of regal pride and affection between mother and son, as Queen Elizabeth II looks on with a proud and loving expression. The investiture marked the beginning of a new chapter in Prince Charles' life, setting the stage for his future role as the monarch. This iconic image, taken during the 1960s, is a testament to the enduring tradition and history of the British monarchy. The investiture of Prince Charles serves as a reminder of the importance of heritage and the continuity of the royal lineage, as well as the deep bond between a mother and her son.
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