Photograph of Princess Beatrice in the role of St Elizabeth in the tableau of the same name that was performed at Balmoral Castle. The Princess is dressed in long concealing white robes, her hair is covered with a veil and she is wearing a crown. She has a beatific expression and a crucifix around her neck.

St Elizabeth was a Hungarian Princess who was a member of the Third Order of St Francis and who died in 1231 aged 24. During her lifetime, Elizabeth helped care for the sick and poor and built a hospital at Marburg. She was canonized in 1235 by Pope Gregory IX. The tableau concerning St Elizabeth staged scenes that represented moments in the life of the Saint. Following the performances of the tableaux, Queen Victoria recorded in her journal that evening that 'The Tableaux were most successful, & really beautiful, in particular St. Elizabeth'