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Central Press Photos Ltd. : 6-7 Gough Square, Fleet Street, London EC4

King George VI (1895-1952) and family celebrate VJ Day on the balcony of Buckingham Palace 15 - 15 Aug 1945

Gelatin silver print | 10.2 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2000513

King George VI (1895-1952) and family celebrate VJ Day on the balcony of Buckingham Palace

Central Press Photos Ltd. : 6-7 Gough Square, Fleet Street, London EC4

King George VI (1895-1952) and family celebrate VJ Day on the balcony of Buckingham Palace 15 - 15 Aug 1945

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Description

Photograph showing, from left to right: Princess Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth, King George VI, and Princess Margaret, standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace acknowledging crowds gathered for the Victory over Japan (or VJ) Day celebrations, 1945
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Central Press Photos Ltd. : 6-7 Gough Square, Fleet Street, London EC4
(photographic agency)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George VI, King of the United Kingdom (1895-1952)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom (1900-2002)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

Search the collection Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (1930-2002)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print, photographic processes & techniques

Measurements

10.2 x 15.2 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
news photographs
Subject(s)
History
History of Europe
Second World War (1939-1945)
World War II-GB
Europe-History (History from 1919. Twentieth century in general)
General medieval and modern history (European history)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Buckingham Palace
Balcony [Buckingham Palace]
References

Alternative title(s)

King George VI (1895-1952).

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