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Inspection of Civil Service Volunteers by the Prince of Wales...Quadrangle of Somerset House, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Inspection of Civil Service Volunteers by the Prince of Wales...Quadrangle of Somerset House, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Inspection of Civil Service Volunteers by the Prince of Wales in the Quadrangle of Somerset House, [London], 1864. '...a vast quantity of coloured bunting had been employed in...the decoration of the buildings, and in the fitting up of a beautiful kiosk, with raised dais...[and] seats were arranged, accommodating a large number of spectators. The windows, and even the roofs, of the buildings were also crowded...The field state gave a total of four hundred men, of whom sixty were recruits recently passed into the line...our Artist has sketched their appearance when they had faced to the front, formed fours, and prepared to receive cavalry in the way which, in future warfare, with troops properly trained in musketry, will supersede the square, the two front ranks kneeling, the two rear ranks ready for file firing...the Prince [honorary Colonel and future King Edward VII] addressed them as follows: " Gentlemen of the Civil Service Regiment...I have observed that all ranks have paid great attention to their drill, and have acquired an exceedingly satisfactory degree of steadiness. Your muster to-day is very good"...The regiment gave three times three cheers, and presented arms when the Prince and Princess retired'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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**A Moment of Pride: The Inspection of Civil Service Volunteers**
In this historic photograph, taken in the Quadrangle of Somerset House on a sunny day in June 1864, His Royal Highness Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII) inspects the Civil Service Volunteers. As honorary Colonel-in-Chief, he is flanked by dignitaries and surrounded by rows of spectators who have gathered to witness this momentous occasion.
The scene is one of precision and discipline as four hundred volunteers stand at attention, their uniforms a testament to their dedication and training. The Prince's address praises the regiment for its exemplary drill skills and steadiness under fire. As he speaks, the men respond with three hearty cheers, followed by a salute in his honor.
This photograph captures not only an important moment in British military history but also the pride and camaraderie that defined these dedicated volunteers. With their colorful uniforms and crisp formations, they embody the values of duty, loyalty, and service to country. The Quadrangle's ornate architecture provides a stunning backdrop for this tableau of patriotism and pageantry.
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