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Queen Victoria in 1897 D880039
Filename: D880039.jpg
Size: 3740 x 5058 (6.0MB)
Date: 28th July 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
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Queen Victoria in 1897 D880039
OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. The Ryde Album. Queen Victoria in the dress she wore to St Pauls Cathedral for her Jubilee thanksgiving service in 1897
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This striking photograph captures Queen Victoria (1819-1901) in the regal splendor of her later years, as she stands before the ornate fireplace in the Red Drawing Room of Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. The year was 1897, and the occasion was the Monarch's Jubilee thanksgiving service at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Victoria wears the magnificent robes and state diadem that graced her on this momentous day. The intricate gold and silver embroidery on her gown, the ermine-trimmed mantle, and the diamond-encrusted diadem all speak to the grandeur and opulence of the Victorian monarchy. Osborne House, the Queen's beloved retreat on the Isle of Wight, served as her sanctuary from the formalities and responsibilities of the court. The Italianate villa, with its terraced gardens and sweeping views of the Solent, offered Victoria a respite from the hustle and bustle of London. In this intimate portrait, Queen Victoria appears relaxed and at ease, her expression reflective and serene. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer for the Ryde Album, offers a rare glimpse into the private world of the monarch, a testament to her enduring legacy as one of history's most revered and influential rulers.
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