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Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert arriving at Dartmouth, 1939
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Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert arriving at Dartmouth, 1939
The last voyage of the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert, built in 1899, arriving at Dartmouth carrying King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) and their daughters Princesses Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Margaret. Dartmouth Castle is on the left. Date: 22nd July 1939
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A Moment of Regal Arrival: The Last Voyage of the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert to Dartmouth, 1939 This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in British maritime and royal history as the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert, under the command of Captain John C. Balfour, makes its final approach to the picturesque harbor of Dartmouth on July 22, 1939. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother), and their daughters, Princesses Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Margaret, are aboard the majestic vessel, which was built in 1899 and had served as a royal residence and floating palace for over four decades. The image offers a glimpse into the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era, with the royal family waving to the crowds gathered on the shoreline. Dartmouth Castle, a historic fortification dating back to the late 14th century, stands proudly on the left, adding to the sense of history and tradition. The Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert had made numerous visits to Dartmouth over the years, and this final voyage held particular significance as it marked the beginning of a new chapter for the royal family. With the impending outbreak of World War II, the yacht would soon be sold to the Admiralty and converted into a naval patrol vessel, HMS Victoria and Albert II. This photograph, taken on that fateful day in July, offers a poignant reminder of a time when the monarchy and the sea were inextricably linked, and the simple pleasure of a royal visit to a charming coastal town could captivate the nation's imagination.
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