Very rare Royal Worcester dish, beautifully gilded, commemorating the visit of the Commissioner General for Britain, Sir William Oliver, G.B.E., K.C.B., K.C.M.G., D.L., served as the British Commissioner-General for the United Kingdom pavilion at Expo 67 in Montreal. He oversaw the British representation, including the "Britain in the World" exhibit visited by Queen Elizabeth II in April 1967. Role: Commissioner-General for the British Pavilion. Key Action: Led the organization and presentation of the British exhibit, "Britain in the World". Context: Expo 67 was a major world fair held in Montreal, Canada, celebrating Canada's 100th anniversary.
