Regatta at Windsor for the Prince of Wales birthday
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Regatta at Windsor for the Prince of Wales birthday
Regatta at Windsor on 12 August 1793, in honour of the Prince of Wales birthday.
1793
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1790s 1793 Birthday Cannon Cannons Celebration Firing Honour Marquee Marquees Pole Poles Punt Punting Punts Regatta Tent Tents Windsor
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Regatta at Windsor: A Grand Celebration in Honor of the Prince of Wales' Birthday, August 1793 This stunning image captures the lively scene of the Regatta held at Windsor on the River Thames in August 1793, in honor of the Prince of Wales' birthday. The Prince, later to become King George IV, is seen enjoying the festivities from the shade of a grand marquee, surrounded by a throng of people dressed in the latest fashion of the 1790s. The Regatta was a traditional British celebration, with various boats, from elegant punts to powerful canoes, racing against each other in friendly competition. The excitement is palpable as the crews prepare for the next race, with soldiers standing at attention, their muskets at the ready, ready to fire the cannon to signal the start. The trees along the riverbank provide a picturesque backdrop to the scene, their leaves rustling in the gentle breeze. The river itself is dotted with boats of all shapes and sizes, some being poled along by their crews, others anchored, their occupants enjoying a leisurely punt. The atmosphere is one of joy and merriment, with colorful tents and marquees lining the riverbank, providing shelter from the sun for the guests. The Prince's birthday was a time for the entire community to come together and celebrate, and this Regatta at Windsor was a fitting tribute to the future monarch. This evocative print, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of grand celebrations, royalty, and the simple pleasures of life on the River Thames.
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