This regal hand-colored lithographic print depicts King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later known as the Queen Mother), likely produced shortly after George VI’s ascension to the British throne in 1936. The King is portrayed in full naval dress uniform, adorned with a sash, epaulettes, and various insignia of British and foreign orders of chivalry, including the Order of the Garter and the Order of the Bath. Queen Elizabeth stands beside him in an elegant gown decorated with pearls and a tiara, exuding both grace and poise.
This portrait represents the royal couple in a period of profound historical significance, as King George VI assumed the throne following the abdication crisis of Edward VIII. The image was widely circulated during the early reign to reinforce royal continuity and national stability, especially leading into the Second World War. It reflects both the grandeur of monarchy and the evolving role of the royal family as symbols of unity and resilience in modern Britain.

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