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King Edward VIII - postcard portrait
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King Edward VIII - postcard portrait
King Edward VIII (1894-1972) - King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire and Emperor of India from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year. Date: 1936
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Attire Ceremonial Eighth Medals Monarch Ruler Viii 1936 Half Length
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This striking half-length portrait of King Edward VIII, captured by renowned photographer Grenville Collins in 1936, showcases the regal presence and charisma of the monarch during his brief reign. The black and white image, reminiscent of a classic postcard, presents Edward in formal attire, adorned with various medals and insignia, reflecting his role as King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire and Emperor of India. The King's piercing gaze and confident posture exude an air of authority and determination, while his immaculate dress uniform adds to the sense of tradition and history. This photograph offers a glimpse into the regal world of Edward VIII during his eight-month tenure on the throne, a period marked by controversy and ultimately, his historic abdication in December 1936.
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