Sunday, 3 March 2019

Auntie Betty’s Scrapbook - part two - Some pieces on Prince Albert - 1936 to late 1938.


Some pieces on Prince Albert - 1936 to late 1938.

Judging by the sheer amount of cuttings about Prince Albert amongst the pages of the scrapbook, I have a feeling that Auntie Betty may have had a soft spot for the Albertines.

These cuttings and photographs cover the period from Prince Albert's exile to his return to Britain.

Into Exile.



The S.S. Empress of Australia arrives at Quebec carrying Prince Albert into exile in Canada




The Prince being greeted by Canadian Officials

 
Prince Albert and his family at the Hotel Chateau Frontenac in Quebec


Time To Return When Duty Calls.



The Prince preparing to leave Halifax, Nova Scotia to head for Britain



Prince Albert inspects volunteers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
who have accompanied him to Britain


The Charm Offensive To Gain Support.




The Prince meets local dignitaries near Pembroke

The Mayor of Pembroke shows off traditional Welsh crafts

Local Senior Boy Scouts who have volunteered as messengers and first aiders for the Albertine cause

Dock workers at Haverford West turn out to see Prince Albert

The Prince engaging in the traditional actions of a politician,
shaking hands and patting small children on the head

Meeting a delegation of miners from south Wales


Editor’s notes: Information given in the newspaper cuttings is an elaboration of the background information give in the “1938 A Very British Civil War, The Source Book” (2nd edition) and “The Army of Prince Albert, Lord Protector” book, both published by Solway Crafts & Miniatures. The photographs are from “The Life and Times of King George VI, 1895-1952” published by Oldhams Press Limited, London.

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