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The Royal Visit to Cambridge: the boat procession on the Cam in honour of the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1864. 'In the grounds of St. John's College...was one of the most brilliant scenes...namely, the marshalling of the University boats in honour of the Royal visitors...the whole scene looking exceedingly animated under the afternoon sun, and enlivened by the gay flags and flowers with which the fairy flotilla was decorated...Every other boat bore its distinguishing flag, and all displayed the national standard of Denmark. A man on Clare Bridge waved a flag, and each boat as it passed under "put on a spurt," which was kept up vigorously until they reached a part of the river where there was space enough for a turn. The Prince and Princess of Wales...watched this animated pageant from the banks, and when the boats returned and formed a sort of bridge across the river, the men tossing their oars and cheering lustily, their Royal Highnesses bowed repeatedly, evidently delighted...The Prince and the distinguished Doctors of Law who accompanied him wore their scarlet robes. Three cheers for the Queen, and three more for the Prince and Princess of Wales, followed, and then the boats all paddled away in the order in which they had advanced'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This photograph captures a moment of jubilation and pageantry as Prince Albert Edward (later King Edward VII), accompanied by his wife Princess Alexandra, makes a royal visit to Cambridge. In honor of their esteemed guests, the University boats gather in procession on the River Cam, creating an animated spectacle under the warm afternoon sun.
The scene is alive with color and movement as each boat proudly displays its distinguishing flag and national standard of Denmark. As they navigate through the river, they periodically "put on a spurt," adding to the excitement. The Prince and Princess of Wales watch from the banks, visibly delighted by this display of Cambridge's finest.
As the boats form a bridge across the river, their Royal Highnesses bow repeatedly in appreciation. Meanwhile, Prince Albert Edward wears his scarlet robes alongside distinguished Doctors of Law who accompany him on this special occasion. This historic moment is marked with three cheers for Queen Victoria and three more for the Prince and Princess of Wales.
This photograph was published in "Illustrated London News" (1864) as a testament to the grandeur and camaraderie that defined this memorable royal visit.
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