Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at opening of Regimental Museum 29 June 1997. Prince Phillip seems to be admiring her portrait , taken as Princess Elizabeth in 1947. Major George Beal, and Brigadier P.A.G. Cameron look on.
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Royal Visit ,Queen pointing to Medals Case – 29 June 1997

Her Majesty Queen  Elizabeth, II is being given a tour following the official opening of the Museum by Her Majesty. Prince Phillip seems to be admiring her portrait as Princess Elizabeth in 1947, the year in which Her Majesty accepted the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the 48th Highlanders of Canada. Major George Beal, Chair of the Museum who conducted the tour for Her Majesty and Honourary Colonel Brigadier P.A.G. Cameron look on. The museum is located in St Andrew’s Church, the Regiment’s church since the founding of the 48th Highlanders in 1891

(Prior Accession No. P1960)

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1946 – 1999 Late 20th C.
Location of artifact
Binder 9, Research Room Shelf
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Toronto, St. Andrews Church, 48th Museum
Associated event
Opening of Regimental Museum, 29 June 1997
Associated name(s)
Queen Elizabeth, Duke of Edinburgh
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Her Majesty pointing, with photo as Princess Elizabeth on wall

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