In late June 1950 the Royal Norfolk Show was held for the first time in its history at Anmer Park on the King's estate. The King, Queen and Princess Margaret motored the three miles from Sandringham to spend the best part of both days at the showground. The King went on to win several first prizes for his Red Poll cattle, and the fine 'Royal' weather was enjoyed by record-breaking crowds.

1 An aerial view of the showground at Anmer, with the Grand Ring in the centre of the photo.

2 Arrival of the Royal Party. The King, Queen and Princess Margaret are accompanied by Sir Edmund Bacon, Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk and acting president of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association.

3 The King with his farm manager Mr A Mackinnon studies the list of Royal successes at the show. Sir Edmund Bacon is on the right.

4 The King and Queen with Lord Cranworth, president of the Red Poll Society, in the judging ring for the Red Poll section.

5 Judging in progress in the class for three Suffolk ram lambs. Col. Sir Robert Gooch of Wrentham took the championship for the best single Suffolk ram.

6 Alsatians are judged in the dog classes on the second day of the show.

7 The Queen visits the crèche run by members of the Women's Voluntary Service.

8 Suffolk horses and foals are paraded round the ring. There was a very strong entry of fine animals in this class in 1950.

9 The Queen admires a fine specimen in the goat section. Entries broke all previous records, the judge, Mrs J Shields having 1,951 animals before her in 18 classes.

10 In fitting conclusion to a successful Royal show, the Queen presents the King with the King's Lynn Challenge Cup for the best group of Red Poll cattle exhibited at Anmer that year.