Portrait of a pearly king on armistice day at the Tower of London, UK.

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The pearly King's and Queen's are very much in-bedded in London working class culture. The pearly royals originated in Victorian days and still reign today over their various districts in London. They contribute largely to assorted charities.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Tower of London, London, UK
Photo credit: © NICOLE CUBBIDGE / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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