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Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon cheered at McVitie and Price
Front cover of The Sphere featuring a photograph of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, being cheered by employees during a visit to the works of Messrs. McVitie and Price in Edinburgh. The firm made the wedding cake for her marriage to the Duke of York (later King George VI) so the visit was to approve the design. Date: 1923
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Caption: This front cover photograph from The Sphere magazine, dated 1923, captures a joyous moment during Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon's visit to the works of Messrs. McVitie and Price in Edinburgh. Lady Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, is seen being warmly cheered by employees as she approves the design of her wedding cake. The Duke of York, later King George VI, had chosen McVitie and Price to create the cake for their upcoming nuptials, adding an extra significance to this occasion. Dressed in an elegant coat and hat, Lady Elizabeth holds a bouquet of flowers as she graciously acknowledges the applause of the workers. The excitement and anticipation surrounding the royal wedding preparations are palpable in this image, making it a fascinating snapshot of history. The visit to McVitie and Price was not only a chance for Lady Elizabeth to oversee the production of her wedding cake but also an opportunity for the people of Edinburgh to catch a glimpse of their future queen. This photograph, with its lively atmosphere and historic significance, remains a cherished record of a royal event and the connection between the monarchy and the everyday lives of the people.
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