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The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh with Adeniji Adele II, The Oba of Lagos. [Royal Tour of Nigeria, 1956] Feb 1956

15.1 x 20.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2003049

Description

The Queen receives a slip of paper from the Adeniji Adele II, the Oba of Lagos who wears long robes and a crown. The Queen smiles as she accepts it. Behind the Queen sits the Duke of Edinburgh,wearing the Admiral of the Fleet uniform.
People involved

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)

Search the collection Adelle II (active 1956)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

monochrome photograph

Measurements

15.1 x 20.6 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
news photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Africa
West Africa
Nigeria
Lagos [Nigeria]
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Formal dress
Robes
Costume

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