Historical Royal Welcomes

Images depicting royal arrivals and farewells at airports, showcasing crowds and ceremonies in black and white from the mid-20th century.

Captain Carlsen's Parents arrival in London They Will Greet their Son. London: The Danish Parents of Captain Kurt Carlsen of the ill-fated American Freighter "Flying Enterprise" Pictured on their arrival at London Airport from Copenhagen. They have flown over in order to greet their son who for six days was the Only Person Aboard the listing, drifting vessel in the Atlantic. the British tug Turmoil- one of the World's largest - Which a great reception has been planned for the Captain when he lands in England. January 06, 1952.
Captain Carlsen's Parents arrival in London They Will Greet their Son. London: The Danish Parents of Captain Kurt Carlsen of the ill-fated American Freighter "Flying Enterprise" Pictured on their arrival at London Airport from Copenhagen. They have flown over in order to greet their son who for six days was the Only Person Aboard the listing, drifting vessel in the Atlantic. the British tug Turmoil- one of the World's largest - Which a great reception has been planned for the Captain when he lands in England. January 06, 1952.