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Queen Elizabeth in Paris
Queen Elizabeth II waves to huge crowds gathered below from a balcony at the Paris Opera House, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and President Coty (to the right). The Opera House visit was the culmination of the first day of the state visit to the French capital. Date: 8 April 1957
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1957 Balcony Coty Edinburgh Opera Philip Elizabeth
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In this historic moment captured on April 8, 1957, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, are seen waving to the enormous crowds gathered below from the balcony of the Paris Opera House. The visit to the French capital marked the culmination of the first day of their state visit to France. The Queen, dressed elegantly in a pastel suit and hat, looks radiant as she greets the adoring crowd with a warm smile. To her right stands President Coty of France, dressed in his formal attire, beaming with pride as he watches the scene unfold. The Paris Opera House, an iconic symbol of French culture and art, serves as the perfect backdrop for this significant diplomatic occasion. This photograph captures a pivotal moment in history as the British monarch and her consort are welcomed with open arms by the people of France, symbolizing the strong bond between the two nations.
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