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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
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.2cm (15.6" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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