Royalty
THE CHILDREN OF GEORGE V INCLUDING 'JOHNNIE'
[JOHN
(1905-1919, Prince, Son of George V & Queen Mary) with his elder brothers and sister EDWARD VIII (1894-1972, King of Great Britain, Later the Duke of Windsor), GEORGE VI (1895-1952, King of Great Britain), HENRY (1900-1974, Duke of Gloucester), GEORGE (1902-1942, Duke of Kent) & MARY (1897-1965, Princess Royal, Countess of Harewood)]
Exceptional cabinet photo by W. & D. Downey, unsigned showing all the children,
the Princess stands in the centre on the back row with the two future Kings on either side, the youngest Princes are wearing sailor suits and their brothers have their hands on their shoulders, Prince Henry in a formal suit stands in the centre with his sisters hand on his shoulder, 6½ x 4¼, no place,
Item Date: 1910
Background
An interesting and rare photograph taken just after the death of Edward VII. Both Princes Edward Albert are wearing black arm bands. Probably taken at Marlborough House.
Stock No. 32188