HRH King George V - inset portrait with British flag
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HRH King George V - inset portrait with British flag
HRH King George V - inset portrait with British flag. Date: late 1910s
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Media ID 14251619
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Gracious Inset Monarch Save Sceptre
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HRH King George V: A Monarch's Regal Presence with the British Flag This inset portrait showcases HRH King George V of the United Kingdom, taken in the late 1910s. King George V, the fifth monarch of that name, reigned from 1910 until his death in 1936. His reign marked a significant period in British history, with the country experiencing major political and social changes. King George V is depicted in formal attire, wearing the insignia of the Order of the Garter, a prestigious British chivalric order. In his right hand, he holds the Royal Sceptre, a symbol of his power and authority. The image exudes an air of regality and gravitas, reflecting the monarch's important role as the head of state. The portrait is framed by the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom. The flag, with its distinctive red, white, and blue design, serves as a powerful reminder of the monarch's connection to the British people and their shared history. The union of the English, Scottish, and Irish flags symbolizes the unity of the British Isles under one sovereign. King George V's image, accompanied by the British flag, is a poignant representation of the monarch's divine right to rule, as well as his role as the symbolic guardian of the nation. The phrase "God Save the King" often associated with the British monarchy, further underscores the deep-rooted belief in the monarch's divine connection to the people and the land. This evocative inset portrait offers a glimpse into the rich history of the British monarchy during a time of great change and provides a lasting testament to the enduring symbolism of the monarch and the British flag.
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