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Alfred WA Plâté: Colombo & Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (fl. 1890-1960s)

HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visit to Radella Rugby Club, Ceylon [Sri Lanka] 17 - 17 Apr 1954

Gelatin silver print | 14.0 x 19.8 cm (sight) | RCIN 2510710

Description

Photograph of HM Queen Elizabeth II talking to guests during her visit to the Rugby Club at Radella, Ceylon, now Sri Lanka. The Queen stands in right side profile with guests standing on the right. One of a series of three photographs of the visit which include the Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh being introduced to more guests during their tour of the club.

Provenance

Donated to the Royal Photograph Collection, December 2013
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Alfred WA Plâté: Colombo & Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (fl. 1890-1960s)
(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

14.0 x 19.8 cm (sight)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
Sri Lanka
Radella [Sri Lanka]

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