72 years ago today, Britain saw the first arrivals of the Windrush generation. Here is the story behind it. Read more: http://huffp.st/O2w924C | HuffPost UK

“We're one humanity, nothing less.” The King has commissioned portraits of Prof Sir Geoff Palmer and nine fellow members of the Windrush Generation. The completed portraits will become part of the Royal Collection and stand as a lasting memorial to all the men, women and children who came to Britain from the Caribbean and gave so much of themselves to rebuild a nation devastated by war. 📺Windrush: Portraits of a Generation is available on BBC iPlayer from 6am and on BBC Two at 7.45pm on Thursda

‘It is, I believe, crucially important that we should truly see and hear these pioneers who stepped off the Empire Windrush at Tilbury in June 1948.’ His Majesty The King This Black History Month you can view the extraordinary portraits, commissioned by The King, of ten members of the Windrush generation in a free display National Portrait Gallery. If you're in the UK you can watch the documentary by BBC Arts on BBC iPlayer. | Royal Collection Trust