Framed Print : Departing for the royal tour of Australia&New Zealand, 1927
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Departing for the royal tour of Australia&New Zealand, 1927
Leaving their London home in Bruton Street after saying goodbye to their little daughter Princess Elizabeth, the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and the Queen Mother, set out for their tour of Australia and New Zealand. Date: 6th January 1926
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Bruton Departing Duchess Leaving Seventeen Zealand 1926 Elizabeth January
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Departing for the royal tour of Australia & New Zealand, 1927" framed print from our Media Storehouse collection. This exquisite image, rights-managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, beautifully captures a historic moment as the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and the Queen Mother, bid farewell to their London home in Bruton Street before embarking on their royal tour Down Under. Add a touch of regal charm and nostalgia to your living space with this stunning, high-quality framed print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.9cm x 24.4cm (7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 32.5cm x 37.6cm (12.8" x 14.8")
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 evocative black-and-white photograph, the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, bid a tearful farewell to their young daughter Princess Elizabeth as they prepare to embark on their historic royal tour of Australia and New Zealand. The scene unfolds on the cobblestone street outside their London residence at 17 Bruton Street on the morning of January 6, 1926. The Duke and Duchess, both looking somber in their formal attire, share a tender moment with their little girl, who clings to her mother's coat, her eyes brimming with tears. The Duke, with a hand on his daughter's head, offers a reassuring smile as he bids her goodbye. The family's chauffeured car, adorned with the Union Jack, waits patiently in the background, symbolizing the beginning of their long journey to the other side of the world. The royal tour of Australia and New Zealand, which lasted from October 1926 to February 1927, marked the first major overseas tour for the Duke and Duchess as representatives of the British monarchy. The tour was an opportunity for the couple to strengthen the ties between the United Kingdom and its Dominions, as well as to promote British interests and values. This poignant image captures a fleeting moment in history, as the young royal family says their goodbyes before embarking on an adventure that would shape their lives and the course of history. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Duke and Duchess in the name of duty and the enduring bond between a parent and child.
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