On Closer Inspection - Kaiser and King George

The Kaiser: Why, I always thought your Lion was showing his teeth; I see, now, it's been intended for a genial smile!'~~King George V: Well, to tell you the truth, I thought your Bird was making very unpleasant play with his talons, but I realise, now, he's been wanting to shake hands, bless him!!!'~~~~The union of Princess VIKTORIA LUISE of Prussia, only daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Prince Ernst of Cumberland, was the last great gathering of European royalty before the First World War. Here the father of the bride makes friendly overtures to his cousin King George V of Britain

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