On March 22nd 1927 their Majesties the King and Queen visited the May Fair Hotel and were graciously pleased to make a tour of inspection. This tablet commemorates the signal honour paid to this British enterprise.
W1, Stratton Street, May Fair Hotel
The brown plaque is inside the hotel lobby. Don’t be put off by the doorman – he watched our bike for us while we popped in for the photo.
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel
Reigned: 1910 - 1936. Born third in line to the throne, after his father (wh...
Wife of George V, grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Born Princess Victoria M...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel
A luxury hotel, built on the site of the grounds of Devonshire House. opened ...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
King and Queen visit May Fair Hotel
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See Ellen and William Craft - blue plaque for the other plaque in this road.
The plaque is located just inside the entrance to the pub.
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