《キャサリン妃 サプライズ登場！@Imperial War Museum》
10 / 31 (水)
『Imperial War Museum』
（帝国戦争博物館）
サプライズで登場！
帝国戦争博物館をご訪問。
ここは、1917年に終結した
第一次世界大戦の記録を残すべく建設された
ロンドンにある博物館
第一次世界大戦開始から100年、の
2014年から
終結から100年、の
2018年まで
メモリアルイヤーとして追悼。
その最後となる
今月11日まで、
ポピーとともに戦没者やその家族を追悼。
それを目前に、
キャサリン妃がこちらをご訪問。
しかも、キャサリン妃のお身内に関係が！
キャサリン妃の曽祖母
のご兄弟、3人が
2015年から2017年の間に
若くして、戦死
そんないわゆるお身内の方々の
レターや文書などが
ここに保管されており
ギャラリー内を視察されたあと
実際のご先祖様達のレターなどを
もちろんご覧に。
戦時中の文書アーカイブ
当時の生活の傾向や、
多くの家族が背負うこととなった犠牲
などを示す内容のものも。
先祖の当時の経験に関する
文書をご覧に。
赤十字でボランティアでナースとして活動をされていた
キャサリン妃の曽祖母の登録カードも。
FASHION〜！！
寒色、かつ
キャサリン妃の鉄板カラー
ブルー！
この日のないように、これはふさわしい色ですね〜
さすが、わかりやすく
TPOに合わせて
お洋服を選ばれるキャサリン妃
見覚えのある、着回し
2016年のカナダご訪問の際ね。
クラッチはNEWアイテムがお披露目
もう、
ポピーブローチの時期、、、、、、
年末
あっという間、、、
ブルーのドレス《Jenny Packham》Bespoke（＝2016年＠カナダ訪問）サファイア＆ダイアモンドのイヤリング《Diana's Jewellery》
NEW クラッチ《Mulberry》”Amberley clutch” £495
靴《Gianvito Rossi》”praline pumps”
時計《Cartier》”Ballon Bleu watch”
ブローチ《Royal British Legion poppy brooch》 £29.99
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London's Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum was founded in the midst of the First World War with a mission to preserve and tell the stories of all kinds of people, not only from Britain but from the countries of its empire. They continue to do this work right up to present day conflicts, covering 100 years of experience throughout the Commonwealth. As well as permanent displays, they have a dynamic programme of temporary exhibitions, events and educational activities to help our visitors to get close to the lives of those affected by war and to develop a deeper understanding of its effect on the world
Comprised of several thousand ceramic poppies, the work was originally created as part of part of the ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ at the Tower of London in 2014, with each poppy representing a life lost in WWI.
visited the installation at the Tower of London in 2014
highlight the museum with ongoing centenary commemorations taking place.
iewed the ‘Weeping Window’ installation at the Imperial War Museum
Comprised of several thousand ceramic poppies, the work was originally created as part of part of the ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ at the Tower of London in 2014, with each poppy representing a life lost in WWI
viewed the ‘Weeping Window’ installation
Before looking at the letters Kate took a short tour of the First World War Galleries
"The IWM's director-general Diane Lees said: 'We are delighted that these documents are now part of IWM's documents archive. They provide a truly fascinating insight into what life was like in the trenches, and show the sacrifice that so many families made during the First World War. Our documents archive remains one of the world's foremost archives covering the personal experience of warfare since 1914. This latest acquisition will only enhance our collection and will be an invaluable resource to research into a conflict that still has relevance and impact today.'"
The letters and documents provide a fascinating and poignant account of life and death in the trenches. The letters are part of IWM’s Documents Archive, which allows a means to research, reflect and remember the extraordinary contribution and sacrifice made by so many families during the First World War
views several documents relating to her relatives’ experiences
"I think I saw one of the letters that one of them wrote home asking for cauliflower seeds. My grandmother loved gardening." Gardening was "a bit of a family thing," she added. Prince William's wife went on to say that her skills were only modest. "You should not see my cauliflowers! I'm still learning," she laughed.
"I am sure so many families had this type of letter, sad stories," said Kate. "Three brothers in such a short time." The Duchess was shown photographs of her ancestors, and noted that she bore a resemblance to Maurice. Captain Maurice Lupton, who was the first of the brothers to be killed, was shot by a sniper in 1915, aged 28
キャサリン妃の高祖父
3人の息子
Francis Martineau Lupton, the Duchess's great-great-grandfather, had five children. His three sons Francis, Maurice and Lionel were all killed in action while serving during the First World War. Their sister Olive (pictured above), who worked as a nurse in the Voluntary Aid Detachment, is the Duchess of Cambridge's great-grandmother. She married Lieutenant Richard Noel Middleton, who also corresponded with the family during the war. The eldest brother, Major Francis Lupton, served with 8th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment and was killed by a bomb on 19 February 1917 aged 31. His brother Lieutenant Lionel Lupton, youngest of the three, had been killed in action only a year earlier aged 24. Lionel served with 28th Brigade Royal Field Artillery, spending significant time in the front-line trenches in France. Captain Maurice Lupton served with 7th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment and also spent time in the trenches, occasionally meeting with his younger brother, Lionel. Maurice was the first family casualty of the war and was killed by a sniper in 1915, aged 28.
shown her great-grandmother Olive’s registration card. Olive and her younger sister Anne were both VAD nurses with the Red Cross during the war
The war brought devastating loss and tragedy to the Lupton family, who like so many others, endured the ultimate sacrifice. This telegram from Noel Middleton to the family, informed that Francis's body had been found: "Bad News Francis Body Found Near Taylors Killed Instantaneously Bomb Saw Norman Yesterday And Grave In Churchyard Writing Middleton".
The items include this field service postcard from Lionel dated 16 July 1916, where he notes that he is "quite well". Sadly, Lionel was killed in action on the same day, aged just 24
"The King realises that this is the third beloved son you have given to your Country’s cause, and His Majesty trusts that you may be granted strength and comfort in the further sorrow which you have been called upon to bear." – a Letter of condolence sent on behalf of George V
'Despite the sombre nature of the visit, the duchess and her hosts were keen to touch on some of the lighter moments contained in the letters. In one of them, Maurice wrote about a soldier adopting a magpie as a pet. In another, he wrote home requesting a consignment of vegetable seeds.
‘A very Middleton thing,’ the duchess noted brightly. ‘My grandmother loved gardening. I’ve got a lot to live up to.’ Results have been mixed in the Kensington Palace vegetable patch, by all accounts. ‘You shouldn’t see my cauliflowers,’ the duchess added.
The duchess had never seen photographs of her three great great uncles – Francis, Maurice and Lionel Lupton – until yesterday afternoon. She was particularly struck by the family resemblance in young Maurice. The boys’ mother Harriet had died in 1892.Nor had she seen family heirlooms like the standard issue postcard from Lionel on July 16, 1916, telling his family: ‘I am quite well.’ Just hours later, he was killed by enemy shell fire.
‘It’s all so sad,’ said the duchess, her words tailing off.'
The three brothers of Kate's great grandmother
Francis Lupton (left) was killed in 1917, Lieut Lionel Lupton in 1916 and Captain Maurice Lupton in 1915
Major Francis Lupton (left)
The eldest brother, he served with the 8th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment and was killed by a bomb on February 19, 1917, aged 31.
He had been married for less than three years and had a young daughter, Ruth. By the time he went to France in January 1917 with the Leeds Rifles to serve with the all-territorial 62nd (2nd West Riding) Infantry Division, his two brothers had already been killed.
He was posted as missing after only six weeks. It was thought he might have been taken prisoner, but two months later his body was found. It was thought he was blown up on patrol.
Captain Maurice Lupton (right)
The family’s first casualty of the war, Maurice was killed by a sniper on June 19, 1915, aged 28 – only two months after going to the front line.
He joined the Leeds Rifles, became a captain in the 7th battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment, the Prince of Wales’ regiment, and was shipped to the support trenches in Belgium as part of the all-territorial 49th (1st West Riding) Infantry Division.
He arrived on April 19, 1915. He was one of 2,050 members of the Leeds Rifles to be killed on active service in France and Flanders during the war.
Lieut Lionel Lupton (centre)
The youngest of the brothers to lose their lives, he was killed by a German shell at the Battle of the Somme aged only 24 on July 16, 1916.
He served with 28th Brigade Royal Field Artillery and had spent a significant amount of time in the front line trenches in France, surviving the Battle of Loos in 1915.
He was then wounded on December 1, sent to a hospital in London to recuperate and travelled home for Christmas, where his family was mourning the death of his brother Maurice, before returning to the Western Front. He was mentioned twice in despatches.
家系図
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OUTFIT
ブルーのドレス《Jenny Packham》Bespoke（＝2016年＠カナダ訪問）
first worn for the Cambridges' arrival in Canada during their 2016 tour. It's a beautifully crafted, tailored garment with gathered shoulders, a belt, and detailing at the collar and back
（＝2016年＠カナダ訪問）
the back of the dress taken in Canada in 2016
サファイア＆ダイアモンドのイヤリング《Diana's Jewellery》
NEW クラッチ《Mulberry》”Amberley clutch” £495
靴《Gianvito Rossi》”praline pumps”
時計《Cartier》”Ballon Bleu watch”
ブローチ《Royal British Legion poppy brooch》 £29.99
Royal British Legion poppy brooch is the Women of the First World War Poppy Brooch.
"Designed exclusively for the Centenary year, this stunning brooch adds a vintage feel to the classic two petal enamel poppy. Plated with a gold tone and hand finished with brilliant baguette crystals, this charming brooch is the perfect way to support the Royal British Legion."
Each brooch comes with a certificate commemorating the life of a woman who lost her life as a direct result of the First World War. These names are recognised by CWGC as women serving in the auxiliary units during the First World War
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6338039/Duchess-Cambridge-pays-surprise-visit-Imperial-War-Museum.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6339617/Kate-faces-tragic-fate-ancestors-WW1-time.html
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