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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

Engagement photograph at Balmoral

29 - 29 Sep 1855

Albumen print | 8.1 x 9.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800759

Photograph of a group taken within the grounds at Balmoral. From left to right: Prince Alfred (1844-1900), later Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha; Prince Frederick William of Prussia (1831-88), later Frederick William III of Germany; Princess Alice (1843-78), later Duchess of Hesse; Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910), later King Edward VII; Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and Victoria, Princess Royal (1840-1901), later Empress Friedrich.

  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
    Frederick III, German Emperor (1831-88)
    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
    King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
    Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
    Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)
  • 8.1 x 9.6 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert the Prince Consort

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs