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Joseph Albert (1825-86)
The Prince of Wales with Prince Louis of Hesse, and companions, in Munich, February 1862 1862
Albumen print pasted onto card | 12.5 x 18.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2106487
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A group of eight men, with the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) at the centre and Prince Louis of Hesse (1837-92) standing on the right. The Prince of Wales rests his hand against his face, while an open book is held in front of him. The group includes Major-General Robert Bruce (1813-62), Major Christopher Teesdale (1833-93) and Colonel Frederick Keppel (1831-76).
This photograph was taken at the beginning of the Prince of Wales's tour to the Middle East. He travelled out by train through Europe, meeting various dignitaries en route. Prince Louis of Hesse (who was to marry the prince's sister, Princess Alice, in July 1862) met the royal party in Darmstadt on 8 February 1862. The Prince of Wales and Prince Louis were photographed with a number of the party who accompanied the Prince from Windsor. The Prince wrote about the occasion in his journal, ‘before luncheon we went through the ordeal of being photography by Mr. Albert and the result was very successful’.Provenance
Acquired by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), 1862
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print pasted onto card
Measurements
12.5 x 18.1 cm (image)
Alternative title(s)
[The Prince of Wales with Prince Louis of Hesse, and companions, in Munich, February 1862]
