The Royal Visit to Ireland, 1911- Dublins enthusiastic welc
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The Royal Visit to Ireland, 1911- Dublins enthusiastic welc
The people of Dublin give King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra a warm welcome on the occasion of the royal visit in 1911. 1. The King inspecting some of the girls of the Drummond Institute at the Royal Hospital. 2. Similar to the Royal Procession at Ascot: their majesties arrival at the Phoenix Park races. 3. More loyal than some of their municipal govenors: the great throng of enthusiastic Irishmen round Grattans statue. Date: 1911
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Alexandra Ascot Drummond Dublin Enthusiastic Grattan Inspecting Institute Loyal Phoenix Races Warm
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In this photograph from 1911, the people of Dublin extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra during their historic visit to Ireland. The image captures several significant moments from the royal tour, beginning with the King's inspection of the girls at the Drummond Institute within the Royal Hospital (1). The young girls, dressed in their finest, proudly display their accomplishments for the esteemed visitors. Next, the scene shifts to the Phoenix Park races, reminiscent of the Royal Procession at Ascot, where their majesties arrived to the great throng of cheering Irishmen (2). The King and Queen are surrounded by an expansive crowd, their faces filled with excitement and admiration. Lastly, the photograph showcases an extraordinary display of loyalty from the Irishmen gathered around Grattan's Statue (3). Despite some municipal governors being less than enthusiastic about the visit, the people of Dublin wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity to welcome the royal couple. The image encapsulates the spirit of the time, offering a glimpse into the rich history and cultural significance of this pivotal moment in Irish and British history.
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