Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh entering hotel

January 1954

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh entering hotel

January 1954

Photographs taken by my late father Pete Basire of the first visit by a Reigning British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, to New Zealand, Christchurch 18 -22 January 1954. Contributor’s note:
Photo taken of the royal couple as they enter the Clarendon hotel, under the balcony, this photo shows Queen Elizabeth wave towards the direction officials, and reporters with cameras are standing in the background.

Creator: Peter Basire

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square South

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2022 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Reference ID: CCL-PH22-220

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

Copyright status: In copyright

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