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Unveiling of the Victoria Memorial, London
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Unveiling of the Victoria Memorial, London
Unveiling of the Victoria Memorial, London - featuring the Royal family members witnessing the event, from the UK and Germany, King George V and Queen Mary and Kaiser Wilhelm II and German Empress Augusta Viktoria of Schleswig-Holstein (Queen Victoria was her Aunt by marriage). Date: 1911
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Augusta Buckingham Empress Holstein Kaiser Schleswig Viktoria Wilhelm
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Unveiling of the Victoria Memorial, London, 1911: A Historic Moment of Anglo-German Reconciliation This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in history as the Victoria Memorial, a grand monument dedicated to Queen Victoria, was unveiled in front of Buckingham Palace on May 14, 1911. The event marked the culmination of years of planning and preparation, and was attended by royalty from both the United Kingdom and Germany. King George V and Queen Mary of the United Kingdom are prominently featured in the image, standing proudly alongside their German counterparts, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Empress Augusta Viktoria of Schleswig-Holstein. Queen Victoria, who had passed away in 1901, was the aunt of Empress Augusta Viktoria by marriage, making the relationship between the two monarchies a close one. The Victoria Memorial, designed by Sir Thomas Brock, is a magnificent marble structure featuring a statue of Queen Victoria seated on a throne, surrounded by symbols of her empire. The unveiling ceremony was a symbol of Anglo-German reconciliation, as tensions between the two countries had been high in the years leading up to the event due to colonial rivalries and naval competition. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the grandeur of the royal families and the significance of the Victoria Memorial as a symbol of imperial power and unity. The event took place just a decade before the outbreak of World War I, which would ultimately shatter the fragile peace between the two nations and lead to years of devastating conflict.
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