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Prince Henry & Duke of Brabant at Eton
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Prince Henry & Duke of Brabant at Eton
Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), third son of King George V and Queen Mary, pictured in uniform at Eton with the Duke of Brabant, later King Leopold III (1901-1983), eldest son of Albert I, King of the Belgians. Date: 1915
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Allied Allies Belgian Belgians Brabant Childhood Eton Etonian Etonians Gloucester Leopold Schools
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the formative years of two future monarchs, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and Duke of Brabant, later King Leopold III, as they attended Eton College in 1915. The image showcases the young princes in their school uniforms, standing side by side with an air of confidence and camaraderie. Prince Henry, third son of King George V and Queen Mary, was born on March 31, 1900, in York Cottage at Sandringham. He began his education at Eton in 1912, where he excelled academically and athletically. The Duke of Brabant, born on November 17, 1901, was the eldest son of Albert I, King of the Belgians. He joined Eton in 1913, and the two princes likely became acquainted during their time at the prestigious institution. As the world was on the brink of war, these future leaders of their respective countries forged a bond that would last a lifetime. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of their shared childhood and the allied friendship between the British and Belgian royal families during a pivotal period in European history. The image also highlights the similarities between the two young men, both in their youthful appearance and their commitment to their education. The boys' uniforms, with their crisp collars and neatly pressed trousers, add to the sense of order and structure that characterized life at Eton during this era. This photograph is an invaluable historical record of a significant moment in the lives of these two future monarchs, offering a glimpse into their childhoods and the strong alliances that shaped their futures. The image is dated 1915, making it an essential addition to any collection focused on royalty, British and Belgian history, or the history of education.
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