London | King Edward VII Procession to Westminster Hall | Postcard SP25

Vintage postcard captioned “Procession to Westminster Hall. Lying in State of His Late Majesty King Edward VII.” The elevated street view shows the ceremonial procession passing dense crowds and ranks of uniformed troops.

Scene Details:

• Horse-drawn carriage and mounted participants in the centre of the procession.
• Soldiers lining both sides of the route, with spectators filling the pavements.
• Large stone buildings and street lamps along the London street.

Postal Markings:

• Divided back marked “Valentine’s Series” and “Printed in Great Britain.”
• Red British one-penny stamp with a circular cancellation; the full cancellation date is not clearly legible.
• Addressed to Miss Dales, 2519 Government Street, Victoria, B.C., Canada.
• Handwritten message refers to King George V walking and the Duke of Connaught.

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