Prince of Wales joins the Grenadier Guards
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Prince of Wales joins the Grenadier Guards
A photograph of Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII and then Duke of Windsor) pictured looking rather nervous having joined the Grenadier Guards on the outbreak of war in 1914. The Tatler prints the photograph as an example to all young unmarried men of the Empire and says, The Prince has done his duty. Now readers who can spare something, it is up to you to do yours. Date: 1914
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, taken on the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the Prince of Wales, later known as King Edward VIII and then the Duke of Windsor, can be seen looking rather nervous as he joins the Grenadier Guards as an officer. The image, published in the Tatler magazine, served as a powerful call to action for young, unmarried men of the British Empire. With the caption "The Prince has done his duty. Now readers who can spare something, it is up to you to do yours," the magazine encouraged its readership to follow the Prince's lead and enlist in the military. The Prince's decision to join the ranks despite his privileged position was a potent symbol of patriotism and duty during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty. The image of the Prince, holding a rifle and standing amongst his fellow Grenadier Guardsmen, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the young men of the Empire during the First World War. This historical photograph, now over a century old, continues to resonate with us as a testament to the courage and determination of those who answered the call to serve their country.
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