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Queen Elizabeth II receiving flowers from a Ghanaian girl
The Queen receives a bouquet of flowers from a Ghanaian girl, Pearl Acquaye, at London airport, just before the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh flew to Ghana for the first stage of their West African visits. Date: 1961
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In this historic moment captured in 1961, Queen Elizabeth II receives a beautiful bouquet of flowers from a young Ghanaian girl named Pearl Acquaye at London Heathrow Airport. The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were preparing to embark on the first stage of their West African tours, which included visits to Ghana, Nigeria, and Sudan. The image showcases a heartwarming moment of connection between the monarch and the local population as they greeted each other before the Royal Party's departure. Dressed in a traditional Ghanaian kaftan and headscarf, Pearl Acquaye presents the Queen with the colorful bouquet, adorned with vibrant flowers, as a sign of respect and welcome. The Queen, wearing a stylish coat and hat, graciously accepts the present with a warm smile, acknowledging the young girl's gesture. The Duke of Edinburgh stands nearby, observing the scene with a gentle expression. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the Queen's historic tours of West Africa in the early 1960s, a time when the region was gaining its independence from British colonial rule. The image encapsulates the spirit of diplomacy, unity, and cultural exchange that characterized these significant visits. Pearl Acquaye's simple yet meaningful gesture left a lasting impression on the Queen and the people of Ghana, and this photograph stands as a testament to the warmth and hospitality extended to the Royal Family during their travels in the 1960s.
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