Colonel Chateau-Jobert greets Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, before accompanying her to inspect t
Colonel Chateau-Jobert greets Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, before accompanying her to inspect the troops 15 Jun 1957Gelatin silver print | 18 x 18.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2306076Photograph showing Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother being greeted by Colonel Chateau-Jobert (1912-2005) and Monsieur Bourges-Maunoury (1914-93), French Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board, in Dorset Square for the unveiling of the commemoration plaque for Free French Forces. The Colonel was in command of the detachment of the French Paratroopers at the ceremony. Crowds in background and also on the balcony of the office of Bertram Mills Circus.Acquired by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother -- source link
#chateaujobert#queen elizabeth#15 jun 1957#bourgesmaunoury#french paratroopers#ceremony#rcin 2306076