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Plaque

King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel

Inscription

On March 22nd 1927 their Majesties the King and Queen visited the May Fair Hotel and were graciously pleased to make a tour of inspection.  This tablet commemorates the signal honour paid to this British enterprise.

Site: Bert Ambrose & May Fair Hotel (2 memorials)

W1, Stratton Street, May Fair Hotel

The brown plaque is inside the hotel lobby.   Don’t be put off by the doorman – he watched our bike for us while we popped in for the photo.

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King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel

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King George V

Reigned: 1910 - 1936.  Born third in line to the throne, after his father (wh...

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Queen Mary (consort)

Wife of George V, grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Born Princess Victoria M...

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King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel

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May Fair Hotel

A luxury hotel, built on the site of the grounds of Devonshire House. opened ...

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Bert Ambrose

Bert Ambrose

When the May Fair Hotel opened in 1927 Ambrose took a job as band leader that...

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