In 1947, the Royal Family (King George VI, Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret) visited South Africa, travelling aboard The Royal Navy ship, The Vanguard. In Durban they drove through the city centre, the procession being watched by a large crowd and being escorted by marching soldiers. Here Mum, positioned in West Street outside the City Hall to watch, has Ceri with her. He has a small Union Jack to wave as the cavalcade passes and continues down West Street.
During this visit, princess Elizabeth celebrated her 21st birthday (21st April 1947) and broadcast to member nations of the Commonwealth her pledge to serve, whilst in Cape Town.
This film also shows Uncle Oscar from Pietermaritzberg at the beach ( favourites were Isipingo and Port Shepstone) with his daughter Merle and Ceri, playing in the sand and in rock pools. The children would have been 3+ years old.
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