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Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester and the Garter Mission in Japan to bestow upon Emperor Showa (Hirohito) (1901-1989) the Stranger Knight of the Order of the Garter (KG); conferred in 1929, revoked in 1941, restored in 1971
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Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester and the Garter Mission in Japan to bestow upon Emperor Showa (Hirohito) (1901-1989) the Stranger Knight of the Order of the Garter (KG); conferred in 1929, revoked in 1941, restored in 1971
Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester and the Garter Mission in Japan to bestow upon Emperor Showa (Hirohito) (1901-1989) the Stranger Knight of the Order of the Garter (KG); conferred in 1929, revoked in 1941, restored in 1971. The arrival of the Prince in Tokyo Date: 1929
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Arrival Bestow Delegation Garter Gloucester Hirohito Knight Mission Official Order Platform Stranger Tokyo Welcoming 1929 Conferred Showa
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In this historic photograph, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) is seen bestowing the Stranger Knight of the Order of the Garter (KG) upon Emperor Showa of Japan, Hirohito (1901-1989), during the Garter Mission to Japan in 1929. The Order of the Garter is the oldest and most senior British order of chivalry, and the Stranger Knight designation is given to foreign monarchs and heads of state. The Duke's arrival in Tokyo was met with great fanfare, as evidenced by the large welcoming party and official delegation at the train station. The Prince's visit marked a significant moment in Anglo-Japanese relations, which had been strained following Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931. The conferment of the Order of the Garter upon Emperor Hirohito took place at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on November 13, 1929. The event was a grand affair, with the Duke dressed in full regalia and the Emperor wearing his imperial robes. The photograph captures a moment of history as the Duke presents the insignia of the Order to the Emperor, marking the beginning of a new chapter in diplomatic relations between the two nations. The Garter Mission to Japan was a significant event in the 1920s, and this photograph is a testament to the historical significance of the visit. The mission was not without controversy, however, as the Order of the Garter was revoked from the Emperor in 1941 following Japan's entry into World War II. The Order was later restored in 1971, following Japan's post-war rehabilitation and the normalization of diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom. This photograph is a unique and valuable record of a pivotal moment in Anglo-Japanese relations and the history of the Order of the Garter. It captures the formal and ceremonial nature of diplomacy in the early 20th century and the importance of personal interactions between heads of state in shaping international relations.
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