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Queenly comfort - This is the tastefully appointed bedroom of the Queen's suite aboard the Empress of Australia, which is now bearing their majesties up the St. Lawrence
Queenly comfort - This is the tastefully appointed bedroom of the Queen's suite aboard the Empress of Australia, which is now bearing their majesties up the St. Lawrence

Queenly comfort - This is the tastefully appointed bedroom of the Queen's suite aboard the Empress of Australia, which is now bearing their majesties up the St. Lawrence

Date5/16/1939
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Original Toronto Star caption: Queenly comfort - This is the tastefully appointed bedroom of the Queen's suite aboard the Empress of Australia; which is now bearing their majesties up the St. Lawrence.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0122416F
Ease for the king during a delayed crossing was provided by the roomier comfort of his bedroom suite, shown here, and other apartments aboard the Empress
Ease for the king during a delayed crossing was provided by the roomier comfort of his bedroom suite, shown here, and other apartments aboard the Empress
5/16/1939
Ready for their Majesties, On a raised dais in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park now stand the two chairs, specially upholstered and decorated f(...)
Ready for their Majesties, On a raised dais in the legislative chamber at Queen's Park now stand the two chairs, specially upholstered and decorated f(...)
5/10/1939
for Royal Luncheon. Their majesties will occupy the central chairs, TOP CENTRE, at the high table, under shields bearing the coats of arms of universi(...)
for Royal Luncheon. Their majesties will occupy the central chairs, TOP CENTRE, at the high table, under shields bearing the coats of arms of universi(...)
5/8/1939
Ottawa Society, eager as any other group of Canadians to get a close-up of the King and Queen, press forward as their majesties emerge from Rideau Hal(...)
Ottawa Society, eager as any other group of Canadians to get a close-up of the King and Queen, press forward as their majesties emerge from Rideau Hal(...)
6/3/1939
An usher of St. James Episcopal, the Roosevelts' church points out the pew in which their majesties will sit during the special service
An usher of St. James Episcopal, the Roosevelts' church points out the pew in which their majesties will sit during the special service
6/6/1939
Canadian Golf Pro George Knudson, spokesman for the 496-suite development which Overlooks the sprawling Markland Wood Country Club, is shown above with his wife in the entry way to a two-storey, three-bedroom apartment
Canadian Golf Pro George Knudson, spokesman for the 496-suite development which Overlooks the sprawling Markland Wood Country Club, is shown above with his wife in the entry way to a two-storey, three-bedroom apartment
3/19/1975
Accommodating the k. One of the bedrooms in the royal suite, Bottom Left, which will occupy the two cars last on the train, represents the final word in train accommodation. [Incomplete]
Accommodating the k. One of the bedrooms in the royal suite, Bottom Left, which will occupy the two cars last on the train, represents the final word in train accommodation. [Incomplete]
5/5/1939
[Receipt] No. 23 Queen Street West : bought of King & Yorston, dealers in parlor & bedroom suites, hall stands, wardrobes, and office furniture of every description
[Receipt] No. 23 Queen Street West : bought of King & Yorston, dealers in parlor & bedroom suites, hall stands, wardrobes, and office furniture of every description
1882
Will meet their majesties. During the rest period in the late afternoon of their majesties' visit to Toronto next Monday, Mrs. Albert Matthews, right,(...)
Will meet their majesties. During the rest period in the late afternoon of their majesties' visit to Toronto next Monday, Mrs. Albert Matthews, right,(...)
2/1/1938
Deanna and Tom Schaffer, left, of Tastefully Yours served up kosher delicacies.
Deanna and Tom Schaffer, left, of Tastefully Yours served up kosher delicacies.
12/29/1988
In a familiar pose the King and Queen are seen here on their west country visit, inspecting a Beaufort aircraft at Bristol. Their majesties celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary on April 26
In a familiar pose the King and Queen are seen here on their west country visit, inspecting a Beaufort aircraft at Bristol. Their majesties celebrate their 17th wedding anniversary on April 26
3/16/1940
Prime Minister King is seen bidding good-by to the King and Queen on the steps of the House of Commons at Ottawa after their majesties had been enthro(...)
Prime Minister King is seen bidding good-by to the King and Queen on the steps of the House of Commons at Ottawa after their majesties had been enthro(...)
6/10/1939