George V and Mary boarding HMS Medina, Portsmouth
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George V and Mary boarding HMS Medina, Portsmouth
King George V and Queen Mary boarding HMS Medina at Portsmouth, on their way to the Coronation Durbar in India. The Medina was a P&O liner which was put on duty as a royal yacht
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Atmospheric Boarding Coronation Durbar Journey Medina Mist Misty Portsmouth Yacht Liner
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In this evocative photograph, taken on the chilly morning of September 26, 1911, at Portsmouth Harbour, King George V and Queen Mary are seen boarding HMS Medina, the former P&O liner that had been commandeered as a royal yacht for their journey to the Coronation Durbar in India. The atmospheric scene is set against a backdrop of misty weather, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the historic moment. The Medina, a magnificent vessel that once carried passengers across the seas, now stood proudly as a symbol of British power and prestige, ready to transport the newly crowned monarch and his queen on their momentous journey to India. The King, resplendent in his naval uniform, and the Queen, elegantly dressed in a fur-trimmed coat and hat, are assisted up the gangway by officers and crew members, as the crowd on the dock watches in awe. The Coronation Durbar, a grand ceremony held in Delhi to mark the formal installation of the new monarch as Emperor of India, was a significant event in British imperial history. The journey to India, which would take several weeks, was an important part of the royal itinerary, and the use of the Medina as a royal yacht was a testament to the close relationship between the British monarchy and the shipping industry. This photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, a time when the British monarchy and the merchant navy were intertwined, and the power and majesty of the British Empire were on full display. The image is a reminder of the rich history and traditions that continue to shape the United Kingdom and India to this day.
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