Sujet
The king and queen arriving at the Leopardstown races, Dublin, July 1911, (1936). Artist: Unknown
Légende
King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) arriving at the Leopardstown races, Dublin, July 1911, (1936). George, the second son of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, was born at Marlborough House on 3rd June, 1865. In 1893 he married Princess Mary (with whom he had six children) and in 1910, upon the death of his father, he became king. In 1924 he appointed Ramsay MacDonald, Britain's first Labour Prime Minister, and in 1932 he introduced the idea of broadcasting a Christmas message to the people. He died of influenza on 20th January, 1936 and was succeeded by his eldest son, Edward. From His Majesty the King, 1910-1935, introduction by HW Wilson (Associated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1936). From His Majesty the King, 1910-1935, introduction by HW Wilson (Associated Newspapers Ltd, London, 1936).
The Print Collector collection
Date
1936
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Notre référence
HRM19C34_492
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
50,0Mo (2,3Mo) / 45,4cm x 27,6cm / 5363 x 3261 (300dpi)