Reception of Queen Victoria by review of guards, Hyde Park

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Reception of Queen Victoria by review of guards, Hyde Park

The rapturous reception given to Her Majesty, Queen Victoria, by the Guards at the review in Hyde Park, London, after the regiments return from the Crimean War. " The Duke of Cambridge, taking off his cap, gave the signal, and cheers for the Queen rent the sky. All the man elevated their bearskins on the points of their bayonets, and lifted them high above their heads." Date: 1856

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1850s 1856 Bear Skins Cambridge Cheers Crimea Crimean Guards Hyde Majesty Reception Return Returning Review

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In this striking image from the 1850s, Queen Victoria, resplendent in her regal attire, is greeted with an outpouring of affection and admiration from the British military during a review in Hyde Park, London. The scene unfolds after the successful return of the regiments from the Crimean War, which had seen the British Empire triumph against the Russian forces in the conflict that raged from 1853 to 1856. The Duke of Cambridge, a senior military officer and the Queen's uncle, stands at the forefront of the guards, signaling the start of the rapturous reception. With the crack of his cap coming off, the air is filled with the thunderous cheers of the soldiers as they raise their bearskins high above their heads, creating a breathtaking display of loyalty and devotion. The Crimean War had been a pivotal moment in British history, and the return of the victorious troops was met with immense celebration. The Queen, who had been a constant source of support and inspiration to the soldiers, was the embodiment of their pride and accomplishment. The scene in Hyde Park encapsulates the unwavering loyalty of the military towards their monarch and the collective elation of the British people in the aftermath of their victory. This photograph, taken in 1856, is a poignant reminder of the deep connection between the monarchy, the military, and the people of Britain during a time of national triumph and unity.

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