More Info →The Duke and Duchess of York greet a crowd in the Square

Description

The Duke and Duchess of York visited Palmerston North 3 - 4 March 1927. They stayed at the Grand Hotel. The next morning they were officially welcomed by about 25,000 people in The Square, including a line of approximately five thousand flag waving school children. From left: Duke of York; Duchess of York; Earl of Cavan, Chief of Staff during the Royal Tour; Fred Nathan, Mayor; Countess of Cavan, Lady in Waiting to the Duchess; Unknown.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection O 89

Date

March 4, 1927

Digitisation ID

2007N_O89_A-E_0320

Held In

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