Greetings Card : Caricature of Prince Leopold in Parliament
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Caricature of Prince Leopold in Parliament
Caricature of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-1884), youngest son of Queen Victoria -- The Royal Hat-Trick. A comment on a parliamentary debate about granting more money to Prince Leopold (and to his bride) on the event of their marriage. The Prince was not present in person, but some MPs, including the radical Liberal MP John Bright (right), showed disrespect by not removing their hats while a royal person was the subject of debate. There was some opposition to granting the Prince more money, but the vote was easily carried in his favour.
1882
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Media ID 14310246
© Terry Parker / Mary Evans Picture Library
1882 Albany Bride Bright Bryan Comment Debate Entracte Finance Granting Leopold Liberal Money Parliamentary Politicians Radical Removing Trick Youngest Disrespect
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: A witty and historic caricature of Prince Leopold in Parliament. This humorous card, featuring an illustration by Terry Parker from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past with a commentary on a lively parliamentary debate. Perfect for history enthusiasts, royalty admirers, or anyone in need of a lighthearted and thoughtful greeting, this card is sure to bring a smile to the recipient's face. With its exquisite detail and rich background story, this card is a unique and intriguing choice for any occasion.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This caricature captures the lively atmosphere of a parliamentary debate in 1882, focused on granting additional funds for the upcoming marriage of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, Queen Victoria's youngest son. The Prince was not present, but the absence of hats among some MPs, including the radical Liberal John Bright, signaled a disrespectful stance towards the royal family during the discussion. The cartoonist, Terry Parker, cleverly titled this work "The Royal Hat-Trick," poking fun at the MPs' disregard for parliamentary protocol. The debate was not without opposition, as some politicians questioned the necessity of granting more funds for the royal wedding. However, the vote ultimately sailed through in favor of Prince Leopold and his bride. This caricature offers a glimpse into the political climate of the 1880s in Britain, where the relationship between the monarchy and Parliament was a subject of ongoing debate. The contrasting attitudes towards the royal family and their financial needs are on full display in this lively and engaging image. Prince Leopold, born in 1853, was the youngest son of Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert. His marriage to Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont took place in 1882. The event was a significant one, as it marked the end of a long period of mourning for Queen Victoria following the death of her consort, Prince Albert, in 1861. The caricature serves as a humorous commentary on the political maneuverings surrounding this royal wedding.
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