1937 King Leopold III Belgium London Visit Magazine Page Ephemera For Sale

This captivating original magazine page from 1937 chronicles the state visit of Belgium\'s King Leopold III to London. The primary image on page 73 depicts a grand procession at Victoria Station in September 1937, illustrating the warm welcome extended to the monarch. Accompanying text provides detailed insight into King Leopold\'s character, his commitment to his people, and the political context of his visit, highlighting his role as a \"loyal English Gentleman.\" A smaller image shows King Leopold with the Lord Mayor and British Cabinet, capturing a moment of official ceremony.Page 74 continues the narrative with additional photographs related to the King\'s visit, including newspaper hawkers selling extras about his arrival and images of his children. Interspersed are fascinating vintage advertisements for \"FAMOUS PARKER GAMES\" (Monopoly, Boake Carter\'s Star Reporter, Mexican Pete, Skyscraper), the \"Tel-A-Matic Toaster\" by Knapp-Monarch Co., and \"Johnston CANDIES and CHOCOLATE.\" This piece offers a unique glimpse into both historical events and popular culture of the late 1930s, making it a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of European history, royalty, or vintage advertisements.