Caption:
Hillary Recieves The Accolade -- Sir Edmund Hillary, wearing his insignia, leaving the travellers club yesterday evening the travellers club yesterday evening, on his way to a government reception at Lancaster house. The Lowest decoration on his coat is the Nepalese star. Edmund Hillary, the everest victor, paid a visit to Buckingham palace yesterday afternoon and received the accolade of knighthood from her majesty the Queen. July 17, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).