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The Duke of Edinburgh touring army units in Malta
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Field Marshals battle-dress salutes the cheers of the crowds as he made a tour of various army units in Malta in March 1955. Date: 1955
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Media ID 14253176
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1955 Edinburgh Jul17 Malta Marshal Philip Salute
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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
In this striking black-and-white photograph, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, stands tall and resolute in the midst of a sea of cheering soldiers as he tours army units in the beautiful Mediterranean island nation of Malta in March 1955. Dressed in the full battle-dress uniform of a Field Marshal, the Duke salutes the crowd with a confident and regal gesture, his expression serious and focused. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, highlighting the crisp folds of the Duke's uniform and the determined faces of the soldiers lining the parade ground. Prince Philip, who was born in Greece but became a naturalized British subject in 1947, had a deep connection to the military. He served in the Royal Navy during World War II and continued to hold the rank of Honorary Admiral of the Fleet in the British Royal Navy until his retirement in 2011. This tour of Malta's army units was an important part of his role as a senior member of the British Royal Family and as a symbol of the close ties between the United Kingdom and its former colonies. The photograph captures a moment of history, with the Duke of Edinburgh connecting with the soldiers and the people of Malta in a display of unity and mutual respect. The image is a testament to the enduring power of tradition, the strength of the British monarchy, and the deep bond between the military and the people it serves. This evocative photograph is a must-have for any collection dedicated to royalty, military history, or the history of Malta.
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