Prince of Wales, Prince George and Stanley Baldwin on board
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Prince of Wales, Prince George and Stanley Baldwin on board
An interesting group on the bridge of the liner, Empress of Australia, which carried the Royal travellers and the Prime Minister to Canada. From left, Captain Latta, Stanley Baldwin, Mrs Baldwin, Prince of Wales (King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor), Prince George (Duke of Kent) and Staff Captain Stuart, V.C. Date: 1927
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Baldwin Deck Empress Minister Prime Stanley Stuart Tours Viii Visits Windsor 1927 Latta Liner
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In this intriguing photograph, taken in 1927, we find an unusual assemblage of distinguished individuals gathered on the bridge of the luxurious liner, Empress of Australia. Among them are His Royal Highness Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor, and His Royal Highness Prince George, Duke of Kent. Accompanying them is the British Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin, along with his wife, Mrs. Baldwin. The Empress of Australia was the means of transportation for this royal tour of Canada, and the group can be seen in animated conversation, no doubt discussing the plans for the visit. To their left stands Captain Latta, the commanding officer of the magnificent vessel, while Staff Captain Stuart, V.C., is positioned to the right. This gathering represents a unique moment in history, as the future King Edward VIII and Prince George were preparing for their visit to Canada, which would mark the beginning of Edward's reign as monarch in 1936. The Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin, would play a crucial role in the political landscape of the time, leading the country through various challenges. The Empress of Australia, a symbol of British maritime prowess, provided the perfect backdrop for this historic meeting. The image captures the essence of a time when royalty and politics intertwined, as they embarked on a journey to connect with their people and strengthen the bonds of the British Empire.
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