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Royal Wedding 1947 - police hold back crowds
A row of jovial police officers link arms to prevent the crowd surging forward during the royal wedding of 1947. Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. Crowds outside Buckingham Palace were rewarded by the appearance of the royal couple on the balcony afterwards.
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A jovial line of police officers link arms to maintain order and prevent the eager crowds from surging forward during the historic royal wedding of 1947. Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II, married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at the majestic Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. The excitement was palpable as the young couple exchanged vows, and the crowds outside Buckingham Palace waited in anticipation for a glimpse of the newlyweds. The amusing scene of the police officers, with their determined yet good-humored expressions, perfectly encapsulates the mood of the day as the people's excitement and enthusiasm were met with the necessary restraint to ensure a peaceful celebration. The appearance of the royal couple on the balcony afterwards was a reward for the patient and respectful spectators, making this moment in history a cherished memory for generations to come.
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