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Duke of York opening Wavell Memorial, Mombasa, Kenya
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Duke of York opening Wavell Memorial, Mombasa, Kenya
The Duke of York (later King George VI) opening the Wavell Memorial, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa.
1924
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Bunting Kenya Mombasa Occasion Opening Special 1924
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, the Duke of York, later King George VI, makes a historic appearance in Mombasa, Kenya, during the opening ceremony of the Wavell Memorial in 1924. The Duke, dressed in formal attire, is seen standing next to a podium, surrounded by a sea of onlookers. He is gazing intently at the crowd, while a group of African dignitaries and British colonial officials look on from the background. The occasion was particularly special as the Duke was representing the British monarchy and paying tribute to Field Marshal Earl Wavell, a highly respected military leader and former Governor-General of India, who had passed away earlier that year. The Wavell Memorial, a grand monument located on Mombasa's seafront, was erected in his memory. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and anticipation, as evidenced by the colorful bunting that adorns the streets and the cars that line the road leading to the memorial. The Duke's visit was a significant event in the history of British colonial rule in East Africa, and the photograph captures the sense of occasion perfectly. The Duke's visit to Mombasa marked the beginning of a long and eventful reign for King George VI, who would go on to lead the United Kingdom through the tumultuous years of World War II. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when royalty and colonialism intertwined in the African continent.
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