Funeral of Queen's mother

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Title

Funeral of Queen's mother

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Mourners leaving Glamis Castle on June 27, after the funeral of Cecilia Nina Bowes-Lyon, Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, mother of the Queen. Four men lead the horses carrying the hearse at the head of the procession, with the coffin piled high with flowers and wreaths. The procession is heading to the private burial grounds on June 27, and a man in uniform watches on from the right. It is a wet, bleak day, with some using umbrellas or wearing coats, and large puddles on the ground. The...

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Date created

1938-07-27

Creator

Auckland Weekly News

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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/286336

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Strathmore and Kinghorne, Cecilia Nina Bowes-Lyon, Countess of, 1862-1938 / Castles - Scotland / Funeral rites and ceremonies / Glamis Castle (Scotland) / Nobility / Historic buildings - Scotland / Architecture / Clothing and dress

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