Photograph of HMY Victoria and Albert III during the Cowes Regatta, 1909. The yacht is in the middle of the Solent. It is decorated with flags and is blowing steam to the left. There are boats in the water around it and land can be seen in the distance to the left. In the foreground to the right is the helm of a yacht. In August 1909 Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia and his family attended the annual Cowes Regatta. Their visit was hosted by King Edward VII, an uncle of the Emperor.