The Congolese love the King and Queen
King Baudouin leaves the car -still has his sword
King Baudouin arrives for last visit as King-Sovereign of the Congo
King Baudouin with Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba
Looking very cool in his white uniform
King Baudouin watching native dancers -almost out of the picture
Meeting King Mutara III of Rwanda
Giving his speech in Leopoldville
Waving to the crowd of admirers
riding in his car
looking like cool guys cruising the drag
a little tin soldier of the King
The King on his last tour as sovereign over Congo
Speech giving Congo their independence My thanks to my friend the Mad Monarchist for sharing some of his photos with me.
I love the white uniforms, too.
ReplyDeleteA pity the Belgians did not try to save the rwandan Monarchy.
ReplyDeleteI do also, they looked smart and practical. As for Rwandans, I say I wish the monarchie could have been saved but I say the same about the whole Congo Belgian. The country was feeling I think overwhelmed by the native opposition and the other major powers shouting "get out!" and then there were growing problems at home most people were more concerned with. It is obvious to me that many disasters could have been avoided if royal guidance could have remained.
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