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Chris Patten, the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong, prepares for the official handover
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Chris Patten, the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong, prepares for the official handover
Chris Patten, the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong, prepares for the official handover of the territory to China as the 99 year lease officially expires at midnight on 1st July 1997.
Pictures shows: The Prince of Wales watching the band of the Royal Marines performs beat retreat, in front of the Royal yacht Britannia in Hong kong harbour on Sunday evening.
The Royal yacht will leave Hong Kong tomorrow after the hand over to Chinese rule.
29th June 1997
Bill Rowntree
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Hong Kong
98 1422
Media ID 21787259
© Mirrorpix
Agreement Asia China Colonial Colonialism Colony Emotional Far East Historic Politicians Prince Charles Territory 1997
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In this photo print, we witness a historic moment as Chris Patten, the 28th and final Governor of Hong Kong, prepares for the official handover of the territory to China. As the clock strikes midnight on July 1st, 1997, marking the expiration of the 99-year lease, emotions run high in this far-eastern city. The image captures Prince Charles observing intently as the band of Royal Marines performs a poignant beat retreat in front of the majestic Royal yacht Britannia stationed at Hong Kong harbor. The significance is not lost on anyone present; tomorrow will mark a new chapter as Chinese rule takes over and Britannia bids farewell to these shores forever. This snapshot encapsulates both political and emotional weight. It serves as a reminder that colonialism's grip is loosening while highlighting Patten's pivotal role in overseeing this transition. With Asia watching closely, all eyes are fixed upon him during this critical juncture. Bill Rowntree skillfully immortalizes an unforgettable moment from June 29th, 1997 - an era when politics intertwines with royalty against a backdrop of territorial agreements. This photograph transports us back to that time when history was being made before our very eyes – capturing not just faces but also sentiments that resonate through generations.
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