Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; King Charles III; Queen Elizabeth II
1 portrait of King Charles III
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; King Charles III; Queen Elizabeth II
by Baron (Sterling Henry Nahum), published by Raphael Tuck & Sons
bromide postcard print, 1949
3 1/2 in. x 5 1/2 in. (89 mm x 139 mm) overall
Purchased, 1977
Photographs Collection
NPG x136405
Sittersback to top
- King Charles III (1948-), King regnant. Sitter in 170 portraits. Identify
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021), Consort of Elizabeth II. Sitter associated with 219 portraits. Identify
- Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022), Reigned 1952-2022. Sitter associated with 972 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- Baron (Sterling Henry Nahum) (1906-1956), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 98 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Raphael Tuck & Sons (active 1866-1959), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 263 portraits.
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Events of 1949back to top
Current affairs
Following the Republic of Ireland Act in 1948, the Irish Free State becomes the Republic of Ireland and leaves the Commonwealth. The functions previously given to the King were handed to the President of Ireland.The Second Parliament Act diminishes the power of the House of Lords, reducing their authority to delay bills from two years to one.
Art and science
George Orwell publishes his dystopian novel, 1984. The book imagines a future where totalitarian governments rule; their power based on continual war abroad, and overwhelming propaganda and surveillance at home. With 'Big Brother' keeping a constant check on the citizens' actions and thoughts, the individual loses the faculties of free will and independent thought.International
The People's Republic of China is created after the Communist Party wins the Civil War. China became a communist country under Mao Zedong.Cold War tensions increase as Germany is split into the democratic Federal Republic of Germany in the west (a union of the post-war British, French and American sectors), and the communist German Democratic Republic, in the east.
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