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I had thought myself that far left lady was Princess Arthur, and the lady in white was Princess Patricia sitting next to her dad. I have a photo of her in white with a similar hat which I shall try and attach, plus one of Princess Arthur with a fur collar. I've been using Google Images to...

More news on the photo that started this thread: see below. The lunch was held at Clarence House, possibly in a garden pavilion - any thoughts? On the morning of 3rd July 1922, William Howard Taft, US Chief Justice (and former President) was a guest at the House of Lords, where he sat in Black...

Thank you, that is most helpful! The photo looks to me to be person 25, ie Duchess and Duke of Connaught side by side, which makes sense. Any idea of the date of your photo? I still have no idea of the purpose of the gathering however! Regards Paddy

Thanks for your response, I do tend to agree: though also the lady looks too young for the Duchess of Connaught, who would be over 60 in 1922. She may forever remain a mystery! I'm also asking for help in the Kipling Society forums, where a member has pointed out, in a letter from RK to his...

It seems a bit sad to Reply to my own post, but thought I would inform readers of progress to date. It's possible that the lady front row far left is Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, due to marry Bertie the following year, and eventually become the Queen Mum - what do you think? Anyway, progress to...

. Question about a 1922 photograph in which the Duke of Connaught appears. Hello all! We recently discovered in the family archive a group photo which includes ten or so "top brass" soldiers: and to quote Alastair Massie of the National Army Museum, "The dignitary seated left of centre is...