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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at new LFB HQ
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters at 169 Union Street, London SE1
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2008 Edinburgh Greeting Headquarters Meeting Opening Opens Philip Southwark Staff Visiting Visits Elizabeth Firefighter Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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In this striking photograph, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip are seen at the opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters located at 169 Union Street in the Southwark area of London SE1. The year was 2008, and the royal couple was greeted with a warm welcome by the firefighting community as they arrived to officially open the state-of-the-art facility. Upon their arrival, the Queen and Prince Philip were given a tour of the new headquarters, which included meeting with members of the London Fire Brigade staff. The Edinburgh Street building, which replaced the old headquarters in Lambeth, was designed to accommodate the growing needs of the fire service in the heart of the city. During their visit, the royal couple were shown various aspects of the new headquarters, including the control room, training facilities, and the fire engine bay. They were also given a demonstration of the latest firefighting equipment and techniques. Throughout their tour, the Queen and Prince Philip were met with applause and cheers from the firemen and firewomen, who were proud to showcase their new home. The royal couple, in turn, expressed their appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the firefighting community. The opening of the new London Fire Brigade Headquarters marked an important moment in the history of the service, and the presence of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip added an air of prestige and significance to the occasion. This photograph captures the essence of the day, with the royal couple looking engaged and interested as they interact with the firefighting community.
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