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Ron Bell (1931-2001)

The Queen tours the Forbidden City [Royal Visit to China, 1986] 13 - 13 Oct 1986

Gelatin silver print | 23.9 x 17.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2002882

Description

Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) walking alongside an East Asian man on her right and woman on her left ahead of a large retinue. The female guide appears to talk to the Queen (translator?). In the background can be seen buildings of East Asian design and trees.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Ron Bell (1931-2001)
(photographer)

Search the collection Press Association News Limited
(photographic agency)

Subject(s)

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

Search the collection View the person page Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print

Measurements

23.9 x 17.7 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
news photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
China
Beijing [China]
Forbidden City [Beijing]
Imperial Gardens [Forbidden City, Beijing]
Social sciences
Leisure activities
Tourism
Sightseeing

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