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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (1939)


King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
A Valentine's post card of Their Majesties King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth.



Official Programme



25,000 Programs were printed and placed in service stations, restaurants, hotels, and retail establishments,and were easily obtainable by the citizens of Saint John for free. The programs contained a route map, instructions to motorists, rules of conduct and other general information.

Singing the National Anthem

The train arrived at 5:30 p.m. on June 13th and a Royal Artillery Salute was presented by the 106th Field Battery. The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, presented Their Majesties to His worship the Major of Saint John, D. L. MacLaren, and Mrs. MacLaren.

King and Queen arriving by train


The Mayor greets the King and Queen upon their arrival at Fairville.

Special Guard arm band

Arm band worn by the Special Guard during the royal visit.

Original bus pass for royal visit


An original bus pass used during the week of the royal visit from June 13th to June 18th.

Crew chosen to work on the Royal Train


The C.P.R. train that brought the King and Queen to Saint John from Fredericton.




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