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Lady Cynthia Colville with David, Philip and Jock
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Lady Cynthia Colville with David, Philip and Jock
Lady Cynthia Colville, wife of the Hon. George Colville, younger son of the late Lord Colville of Culross pictured with her three sons, David, Phillip and Jock. Jock Colville served as Assistant Private Secretary to three Prime Ministers - Chamberlain, Churchill and Attlee. He was close to Churchill to whom he was also joint Principal Private Secretary and he kept a diary between 1939 and 1957 which chart his experiences close to the fulcrum of British political life. He served as Private Secretary to Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) from 1947 to 1949. Date: 1923
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Assistant Colville Cynthia Diarist Diary Jock Philip Private Secretary Sons 1923
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In this charming black-and-white photograph, Lady Cynthia Colville is captured with her three sons, David, Philip, and Jock, in the year 1923. Lady Cynthia, the wife of the Hon. George Colville, younger son of the late Lord Colville of Culross, is dressed elegantly in a long-sleeved blouse and a flowing skirt, with her chestnut hair styled in soft waves. Her three boys, all dressed in formal attire, stand beside her, displaying an endearing mix of curiosity and mischief. The eldest son, David, looks directly at the camera with a serious expression, while Philip, in the middle, grins playfully, and Jock, the youngest, seems to be deep in thought. Jock Colville would go on to make significant contributions to British history, serving as Assistant Private Secretary to three Prime Ministers - Neville Chamberlain, Winston Churchill, and Clement Attlee. He was particularly close to Churchill, with whom he also served as Joint Principal Private Secretary. Jock's diaries, which span the years between 1939 and 1957, offer a unique insight into his experiences at the heart of British political life. Before joining the political sphere, Jock served as Private Secretary to Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) from 1947 to 1949. This photograph, therefore, captures a moment in time when the future of the British monarchy and political landscape was being shaped by the actions of its leaders and their families. The Colville family's rich history, as depicted in this image, serves as a testament to the enduring influence of the past on the present.
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