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Record of a Royal visit to the naval base at Harwich, 5th March 1918​

On the 5th March 1918, King George V visited Harwich. 
The main purpose of the visit was to inspect "The Harwich Force" and send encouragement to the ships companies, with a "March Past".
King George V was greeted by Acting Rear Admiral Tyrwhitt and Captain William Mitchell Moir of the destroyer depot ship HMS "Dido", the King first received and shook hands with the force’s captains and then watched a series of march pasts by naval detachments, all the while accompanied by a naval band. Sailors and then the Royal Marines filed past the King
Acting Rear Admiral Tyrwhitt's command and their associated Harwich and Felixstowe colleagues had received a well-deserved royal recognition. ​It was a morale boost at a difficult time and well received.

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​There is also a video at the Imperial War Museum of this visit including the following:
King George V, standing on a rostrum, receives officers and watches a march past by detachments from the ships in port. The King is shown a demonstration of shot hole stopper drill, staged on the quayside. Investiture ceremonies aboard flagship and at a naval air station - those honoured have their backs to the camera. The King congratulates US flying officers. RNAS march past. HM inspects officers and men from the minesweepers. The King boards a train and departs - dignitaries disperse - guard leaps onto the train as it leaves the platform.; 
Record of a Royal visit to the naval base at Harwich, 5th March 1918.

~ King's Review, Harwich, Essex, Mar 5th #01 (1918) H&D ~

~ King George V taking the salute during his visit to Harwich, with Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt standing to his left ~

~ King's Review, Harwich, Essex, Mar 5th #02 (1918) H&D ~

~ Captain William Mitchell Moir of the destroyer
depot ship H.M.S. Dido shaking hands with the King ~

~ King's Review, Harwich, Essex, Mar 5th #03 (1918) H&D ~

~ H.M.S. Dido's ships company marching past the King, with Captain Moir & the King looking on, Admiral Tyrwhitt is behind them both ~

~ King's Review, Harwich, Essex, Mar 5th #04 (1918) H&D ~

~ H.M.S. Canterbury's Royal Marines march past ~

~ King's Review, Harwich, Essex, Mar 5th #05 (1918) H&D ~

​~ H.M.S. Canterbury's Chief & Ships company march past ~

~ ​King's Review, Harwich, Essex, Mar 5th #06 (1918) H&D ~

~ King George V viewing the march past of naval personnel during his visit to Harwich ~

~ ​King's Review, Harwich Mar 5th #07 (1918) H&D ~ George V in full military uniform.

~ ​King's Review, Harwich Mar 5th #08 (1918) H&D ~ ​Commander Sir Charles Cust R.N.
​George V in full military uniform.
Commander Sir Charles Cust Royal Navy

The written backs of cards have been added here for historical interest​

There appears to be some confusion about the dates of the visit, most cards mention the 26th February 1918, but one card was sent by an individual who was actually present in the march past, so I have assume this is the best date to use ~ The sender noted he was in the parade, while the King was joined by Captain Moir of HMS Dido, while Admiral Tyrwhitt is behind Captain Moir.