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The Duke of Edinburgh taking over HMS Magpie at Malta
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, being met by Lt.-Cmdr A. Harber (sp?) at the time he took over command of HMS Magpie at Valletta harbour in Malta. Date: 1950
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In this historic photograph, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, is met by Lieutenant-Commander A. Harber as he steps onto the deck of HMS Magpie during a ceremony marking the Duke's assumption of command in Valletta harbour, Malta, in 1950. Dressed in the formal uniform of the Royal Navy, the Duke's determined expression and confident posture reflect his dedication to his new role as commander of this Royal Navy minesweeper. The Duke's naval career began in 1940 when he joined the Royal Navy as a naval cadet, serving during World War II. After the war, he continued his naval service, eventually rising to the rank of Commander in 1952. The Duke's time aboard HMS Magpie marked the beginning of his final years in the Navy before he left to marry Queen Elizabeth II and assume the role of consort and husband to the future monarch. The image captures a moment of transition, both for the Duke as he embarks on a new chapter in his naval career, and for Malta, which was still recovering from the devastation of World War II. The warm greeting from Lieutenant-Commander Harber and the assembled officers on the deck of HMS Magpie underscores the sense of camaraderie and unity that characterized the Royal Navy during this time. This photograph is a testament to the Duke's unwavering commitment to duty and service, as well as his enduring love for the sea and the Navy. It is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the Royal Navy was a powerful symbol of British strength and influence around the world.
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