H.M. watching a trench mortar bombardment

King George V and his entourage watching a trench mortar bombardment. They are all in uniform and are standing with their backs to the camera. The King is most likely the figure standing in front, furthest from the camera. The group are standing on a grassy plain and are watching the distant bombardment. Members of royalty touring the Western Front were kept well behind the front line, away from any active fighting. Visits, however, were sometimes made to newly captured and secure areas of the Front. There are images in this collection of King George V visiting a number of battlefields, after the event. [Original reads: 'THE KING VISITS THE WESTERN FRONT. H.M. watching a trench mortar bombardment.'] digital.nls.uk/74547136