The early years of His Royal Highness the prince consort / compiled under the direction of Her Majesty the Queen, by Lieut.-General the Hon. C. Grey.

  • Grey, Charles, 1804-1870.
Date:
1867
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Credit: The early years of His Royal Highness the prince consort / compiled under the direction of Her Majesty the Queen, by Lieut.-General the Hon. C. Grey. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    were manifestly much captivated by the comely appearance of the Prince, and by the afifable and graceful manner in which he ackowledged their notice. Her Majesty appeared in excellent health and high spirits, and bowed in return to the cheers of her applauding subjects with much earnestness of manner. El'üN. The preparations at Eton were on a grand scale. At the entrance of the precincts of the College, on the right- hand side of the road coming from London, and fronting the College itself, a large wooden stmcture in form of a Grecian portico, sixty feet in height and of proportionate width, was erected. The whole of this erection was covered with variegated lamps; on the pediment were the Royal Arms. An inscription or “ legend ” with the words “ Gratu- latio Victorias et Alberto ” surmounted the pediment. The Word “ Etona ” was also conspicuous amongst the decora- tions. Seven large flags floated gallantly from the siimmit of the building, which exhibited considerable taste both in the design and embellishments. There were no less than 5,000 lamps in this portico, the effect of which was at night very splendid. The interior quadrangle of the College pre- sented a brilliant appearance. The clock-tower, on the eastern side, was illuminated by a crown, surrounded with a wreath of laurel, having the letters “ V. A.,” the whole in variegated lamps. Beneath were three brilliant stars. The arch of the clock-tower was surrounded by rows of lamps, and the eastern side of the quadrangle was elegantly festooned with lamps. The principal gateway into the quadrangle was also decorated with lamps, having the words “ Floreat Etona ” over the crown of the arch. Several thousand lamps were emj)loyed on this ])art of the venerable edifice. There was also a triumphal arch of laureis and lamps across the road by the Christopher Inn. 30