NAM.1960-06-80-1-296

Edward, Prince of Wales, visits the Regimental Camp of the 18th/19th Lancers, Probyn Lines, Delhi, February 1922. Photograph, Delhi, India, 1922. ‘Regimental Camp. 18/19th Lancers./ Probyn Lines/ Kingsway. Delhi/ Feb 1922./ Visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales’ Edward, Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII, toured India over four months in 1921-1922. The tour undertaken on behalf of his father, King George V, aimed to acknowledge the contribution of India during World War One (1914-1918) and to strengthen ties between Britain and its imperial possession as pressure for independence grew. From an album of photographs, letters and newspaper cuttings associated with the 18th King George’s Own Lancers, 19th Lancers (Fane’s Horse) and 19th King George’s Own Lancers, 1858-1961; inscribed on cover, ‘Presented by the 19th KGV’s Own Lancers Ex-officers Reunion Association 1958’, with a foreword by Major General Roland Dening, 1960.