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Associated Press Ltd: 83-86 Farringdon Street, London, E.C. 4.

Queen Elizabeth II meets Pelé. 10 - 10 Nov 1968

Gelatin silver print | 20.5 x 25.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2003361

Queen Elizabeth II meets Pelé

Associated Press Ltd: 83-86 Farringdon Street, London, E.C. 4.

Queen Elizabeth II meets Pelé 10 - 10 Nov 1968

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Description

Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, meeting Brazilian footballer Pele after presenting him with the cup engraved with his name following his victory against Rio de Janeiro. On the right is Gerson, Captain of the defeated team.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Associated Press Ltd: 83-86 Farringdon Street, London, E.C. 4.
(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)

Search the collection House of Windsor

Search the collection Pelé (1940-2022)

Search the collection Oliveira Nunes Gerson (b. 1941)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Gelatin silver print

gelatin silver print

Measurements

20.5 x 25.4 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
news photographs
Subject(s)
Places
America (continent)
South America
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Sports
Ball games
Football
References

Alternative title(s)

Queen Elizabeth meets Pelé. [State visit to Brazil, 1968]

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