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Royal family presented with horses by Queen Wilhelmina
Princess Elizabeth holds onto her hat and the rest of the royal family seem to be sharing a joke during a formal presentation of thirty-six horses by Queen Wilhelmina of Holland. From left, Princess Margaret, Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II), King George VI, Queen Wilhelmina (just seen behind the King) and Queen Mary. Date: 1946
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1946 Ceremony Holland Margaret Presentation Wilhelmina Elizabeth
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In this striking photograph, taken in 1946, Queen Wilhelmina of Holland presents thirty-six horses to King George VI and the British Royal Family. The formal presentation took place during the post-war reconstruction period, following the end of World War II. Queen Wilhelmina, who had abdicated the Dutch throne in 1948, was making a visit to the United Kingdom to strengthen the bonds between the two nations. The image captures a lighthearted moment during the ceremony, as the royal family gathers around the Queen of Holland. Princess Elizabeth, who would later become Queen Elizabeth II, holds onto her hat with one hand while sharing a joke with her family members. To her left, her sister, Princess Margaret, looks on with a smile. King George VI and Queen Mary, the King's mother, are also seen in the frame, with Queen Wilhelmina just visible behind the King. The presentation of the horses was a significant event, symbolizing the renewal of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Dutch monarch's generous gesture was a mark of respect and goodwill towards the British Royal Family, and the occasion was no doubt a memorable one for all involved. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the formalities of royal protocol and the warm camaraderie that exists between reigning monarchs and their predecessors. The image is a testament to the enduring tradition of diplomacy and the importance of international relations in shaping the course of history.
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