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The Royal Visit to the Vatican - standing behind Princess Elizabeth
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The Royal Visit to the Vatican - standing behind Princess Elizabeth
The Royal Visit to the Vatican - standing behind Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip are Major Martin Charteris, Private Secretary to the Princess (wearing white tie), Lady Palmer, Lady-in-waiting and Mr John Somers Cocks, Charge d Affaires at the Holy See. The Royal couple were greeted by Venerable Pius XII in his Library. Date: 1951
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In this striking photograph from the 1950s, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip are seen standing behind a railing in the library of the Vatican City, greeted by Venerable Pius XII. The royal couple's visit to the Vatican in 1951 marked a significant moment in their reign, as they were the first British monarchs to visit the Holy See since the Reformation. Standing behind the Princess and the Duke of Edinburgh are important figures from their entourage. Major Martin Charteris, who served as the Princess's private secretary, is seen wearing a white tie and a stern expression. Lady Palmer, one of the Princess's ladies-in-waiting, is elegantly dressed in a long skirt and blouse, her hands folded in front of her. Mr. John Somers Cocks, the Charge d'Affaires at the Holy See, stands next to Lady Palmer, wearing a formal suit and a bowler hat. The atmosphere in the room is formal and reverent, with the grandeur of the Vatican library providing a fitting backdrop for the historic meeting. Pius XII, dressed in his papal robes, greets the royal couple with a warm smile, his hands folded in front of him. The photograph captures a moment of diplomacy and tradition, as the British monarchs and the Pope exchange pleasantries and begin their discussions. The 1950s were a time of great change for both the British monarchy and the Catholic Church, and this visit to the Vatican was an important symbol of their ongoing relationship. The photograph stands as a testament to the enduring bond between the two institutions, and the role that diplomacy and tradition continue to play in shaping the world around us.
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