Bowler Hatted -- Earl Mountbatten, Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia 1943-46, Viceroy of India 1947, Governor-General of India 1947-48, and commander-in-chief allied forces, Mediterranean, since March 1953, leaves his home, Wilton Crescent, Knigthsbridge; for his new duties at the admiralty. On right is his Royal Marines chauffeur. Admiral Earl Mountbatten has put aside his uniform and this morning took up his appointment as First Sea Lord. April 19, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.)