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The royal couple visited Palmerston North as part of their New Zealand tour in 1927. The Duke of York stands to attention after inspecting troops of Scouts, Girl Guides and the Seventh Battalion New Zealand Army’s Guard of Honour. The Duchess of York can be seen on the left, in the light coloured outfit. The Duke and Duchess became King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1936.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection O87
Date
March 4, 1927
Digitisation ID
2008P_O87_A-E_1327
Held In
Coolstore

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activities and events,
coles,
florist,
harrison's,
jeweller,
leary's,
photographs,
royalty,
tatton and son,
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