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This detailed pictorial map, embellished with the iconography of British heraldry, commemorates the wedding procession of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. At top center are portraits of the young royal couple, framed by an ornate cartouche and crowned with the emblem of the royal diadem, signifying their high status and the national significance of the event.
The map, likely published by "The Daily Telegraph" as both a guide and a historical record of the procession route taken by the couple on their wedding day. It details the thoroughfares, key intersections, and major landmarks of London, providing a snapshot of the city as it was on this celebratory occasion. The route itself, marked by a series of red arrows, invites the viewer to trace the ceremonial path taken by the royals, connecting the grandeur of the occasion to the geography of the British capital.
The border is replete with coats of arms, representing the United Kingdom's noble families, regions, and possibly the Commonwealth realms, symbolizing the royal union's reach and its roots in the rich tapestry of British aristocracy. The map is not only a piece of memorabilia but also a visual narrative that encapsulates the pomp and circumstance of British royalty, as well as the architectural and urban vistas of mid-20th-century London.
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