King George VI and Queen Elizabeth consort 1937
King George VI in uniform of Admiral of the Fleet, the rank he assumed on his accession when he automatically became head of the fighting forces. On the aiguillettes hanging from the right breast are the letters G.R, denoting that he was formerly personal Aide-de-Camp to his Father, George V. The Queen's stately gown is set off to magnificent advertage by a costly rope of pearls
Picture No
10252136
Media ID
46056849
Size
3790px x 5600px
(3.3MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Photograph in The Sphere', 8 May 1937, page 243
Date
1937
