The Investiture of the Prince of Wales took place at Carnarvon Castle on the 13th. July 1911. Edward, of course, went on to become King Edward VIII, later to abdicate in the furore over Mrs. Wallis Simpson. David Lloyd George, who as Constable of the Castle oversaw the proceedings, was the Chancellor of the Exchequer in what were the early years of a mercurial political career in government. The images below are a pictorial record of a historical day.
Parade at Castle Square
Another view of the parade at Castle Square
Parade at Castle Square
Crowds line the route at Bridge Street & Turf Square.
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the Castle, waiting to greet the Prince of Wales |
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the Prince and the Welsh Dragon. |
The Prince
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Greeting the crowd at Queen Eleanor's Gate.
The Royal Train at Griffith's Crossing Station
Stereoviews
Commemorative Ware
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If you have any further photographs of the Investiture and would like to contribute to this page, please get in touch.
© K. Morris 2005-2009