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.
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
Reigned: 1910 - 1936. Â Born third in line to the throne, after his father (wh...
Wife of George V, grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Born Princess Victoria M...
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King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel
A luxury hotel, built on the site of the grounds of Devonshire House. opened ...
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King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel
Richmal Crompton, authoress, lived here, 1928 - 1954. Bromley the London Borough
In our photo the plaque can be seen on the wall to the right of the green fascia.
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