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Topical Budget 901-2: H.R.H. The Duchess of York (1928)
 

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Title: "H.R.H. The Duchess of York visits the London Fever Hospital to lay Foundation Stone of new Isolation Block." Elizabeth, Duchess of York (later Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) arrives by car, to a trumpet fanfare from members of the King's Horseguards. She is greeted by nursing staff. Members of the Order of St John attend in ceremonial costume. The Duchess observes, in the company of the Lord Mayor of London.