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The Duchess of York photographed on a visit to New Zealand
Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabethe, the Queen Mother) on a visit to New Zealand with her husband, the future George VI, during the extensive royal tour of 1927.
1927
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In this photograph, the Duchess of York, later known as Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, is seen radiantly smiling as she stands amongst the picturesque landscape of Mount Eden in Auckland, New Zealand. The year is 1927, and she is accompanied by her husband, the future King George VI, during their extensive royal tour of the Dominion. The Duke and Duchess of York's visit to New Zealand was a significant moment in the history of the British monarchy. Their tour marked the first time a reigning monarch had visited the country, and their warm reception was a testament to the strong bond between the people of New Zealand and the British royal family. The Duchess, dressed in an elegant floral dress and hat, looks every inch the gracious royal, her natural beauty enhanced by the stunning natural backdrop of Mount Eden. Her husband, the Duke, stands beside her, looking equally at ease in the New Zealand sun. The couple's visit to Mount Eden was part of a broader tour of the Dominion, which included stops in Australia, Fiji, and Tonga. The photograph captures a moment of joy and connection between the royal couple and the people of New Zealand. It is a reminder of the enduring relationship between the British monarchy and its Dominions, and the sense of shared history and tradition that binds them together. This photograph, taken by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd and featuring the Duchess of York and the Duke of York on their visit to New Zealand in 1927, is a precious piece of royal history that transports us back to a time of elegance, grace, and diplomacy.
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