Tuesday, 28 July 2015

#TBT Photos: When the Queen of England visited Benin Kingdom in 1956


The Queen of England , Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in a handshake with the Oba of Benin, Uku Akpolokpolo Akenzua II Akenzua II (1933-1978) while the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo (premier of the Western Region) looks on.  The queen visited Benin, on 9th February, 1956, to pay him a courtesy visit. The Dress used by Oba Akenzuwa II was made from priceless coral beads.

The picture below shows the Queen's husband, Prince Phillip in a handshake with the Oba of Benin.




                                            oba of benin

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