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King George V Birthday Tea Party - Istanbul Embassy
British Embassy in Istanbul - King George V Birthday Tea Party on 3rd June 1924. Mr Ronald Lindsay (right - later Sir Ronald Lindsay, the future Ambassador) and colleague arrive at the party. Date: 1924
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Birthday Constantinople Embassy Guest Guests Istanbul Lindsay Official Officials Ronald Staff Tails 1924
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This evocative photograph captures the scene at the King George V Birthday Tea Party held at the British Embassy in Istanbul on 3rd June 1924. The image features two distinguished gentlemen, Mr Ronald Lindsay (right, later Sir Ronald Lindsay, the future Ambassador) and an unidentified colleague, making their way through the embassy garden towards the venue of the festivities. Dressed in formal attire, including tails and top hats, they exude an air of sophistication and importance. The occasion marked the monarch's birthday and was no doubt an opportunity for the diplomatic corps, local dignitaries, and other esteemed guests to come together and celebrate the continued relationship between Britain and Turkey. The garden setting, adorned with lush greenery and colorful blooms, adds to the idyllic atmosphere of the event. Workers and staff members can be seen in the background, busily preparing for the tea party, ensuring that every detail is perfect for the esteemed guests. The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and diplomatic landscape of Constantinople (now Istanbul) during the early 20th century and the close ties between Britain and Turkey. This photograph, from the extensive archives of Mary Evans Picture Library, is an invaluable historical record of a bygone era and offers a captivating insight into the grandeur and elegance of diplomatic events during the interwar period.
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