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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 22 June: Royal Garden Party

Tuesday, 22 June 1937

Lovely day, stayed in all the morning, getting ready for the Royal Garden Party. 18 went from this hotel [St Margaret’s], caused quite a sensation in the street waiting for the taxi’s. My dress looked very nice. A wonderful party, the King shook hands with me. The Queen looked charming & Queen Mary always in white. The biggest garden party Royalty had ever given, 10,000 guests. Saw quite a number that I knew.  The entrance all carpeted in deep rose pink & gold. Very beautiful. Mrs & Mrs Spriggins called at night also Mrs Webb & Cantor. Had 12 people in the bedroom for supper – late night.

On the steps of St Margaret's Hotel about to head off for the Royal Garden Party. At back are Molly and Dot Hall, in front from L-R, possibly Mrs McCabe, Mrs Everett and Thirza Pidgeon
On the steps of St Margaret’s Hotel about to head off for the Royal Garden Party. At back are Molly and Dot Hall, in front from L-R, possibly Mrs McCabe, Mrs Everett and Thirza Pidgeon

 

Invitation to an Afternoon Party at Buckingham Palace, 22 June 1

Invitation to an Afternoon Party at Buckingham Palace, 22 June 1

Invitation to an Afternoon Party at Buckingham Palace, 22 June 1

Entrance to 26 Bedford Place, formerly St Margaret's Hotel (Mar 2013)
Entrance to 26 Bedford Place, formerly St Margaret’s Hotel (Mar 2013)

 

 

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Thirza Pidgeon’s 1937 World Tour – 12 May: The Great Day

The Great Day

Wednesday, 12 May 1937

Up at 4 o’clock. Had breakfast at 4.30, left house by 5, in Strand before 6. Very cloudy, rain kept off until 3.30 then came down very heavy as the Gold Coach passed A very wonderful day, enjoyed every minute of it. Got very wet before I got back about 6. In heavy rain all the time. London like a rubbish tip. Papers and remains of food everywhere in slush. Heard the King broadcast at night. Glad to get to bed feeling awfully done up. Not sleeping too good at present.

Note: Movie “The King’s Speech” depicts the time period in London in which Thirza visited and the Coronation speech

See BBC video on Youtube which shows the weather and the Gold Coach

BBC TV – King George Coronation 1937 (Aussiebeachut Channel)

Also

King George VI Coronation, Special Release! 1937/5/18 (Universal Newsreels)

and

George VI Heartfelt Coronation Speech and Procession, 1937 [HD] (BRITISHPATHÉ.COM)

 

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