Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > York
Duke of York - Visit - Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Duke of York - Visit - Ras Tafari, Prince Regent of Ethiopia
Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) accompanies Ras Tafari (1892-1975), the Prince Regent of Ethiopia who visited England in July 1924. Pictured here at Victoria Station, London. The Regent met with King George V and the Prime Minister before his return to Abyssinia, from which as the Emperor Haile Selassie, the Italians were to drive him twelve years later. The Rastafari religion/social movement derives from the pre-regnal title of Haile Selassie. Date: 1924
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 20163295
© Bubblepunk / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Abyssinia Abyssinian Accompanies Arrival Cane Cape Cloak Diplomatic Ethiopia Ethiopian Guard Guards Haile Honour Mission Official Robe Robes Ruler Selassie Sixth Visiting Visitor 1924 Albert Rastafari Tafari
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Africa
> Ethiopia (Abyssinia)
> Related Images
> Africa
> Ethiopia
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> York
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> London
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images July 2020
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, the Duke of York, Albert (1895-1952), is seen accompanying Ras Tafari (1892-1975), the Prince Regent of Ethiopia, during his visit to England in July 1924. The Prince Regent, who would later reign as Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, is dressed in traditional African attire, including a white cape, cloak, hat, and robes, as he walks with the Duke at Victoria Station in London. The historic visit marked a significant moment in international diplomacy, as Ras Tafari met with King George V and the Prime Minister before his return to Abyssinia (now Ethiopia). At the time, the Italian fascist regime under Benito Mussolini was expanding its colonial empire in East Africa, and the visit served to strengthen the diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and the United Kingdom. The Rastafari religion and social movement, which emerged in the late 1930s, derives from the pre-regnal title of Haile Selassie I. The Rastafari belief system holds the Emperor as a divine figure and a symbol of African pride and resistance. The photograph captures a moment of historical significance, as the future Emperor stands proudly in London, a few years before the Italians would drive him into exile in 1936. The image is a testament to the rich cultural exchange that took place during the 1920s, as well as the complex political dynamics of the time. The Duke of York, as the sixth in line to the British throne, played an important role in the diplomatic mission, extending a warm welcome to the visiting African leader. The scene at Victoria Station is a powerful reminder of the historical connections between Africa and Europe, and the enduring legacy of Haile Selassie I as a symbol of African resistance and resilience.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
