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The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
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The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Creator: Richard Principal Leitch
The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858. Queen Victoria travels to France. On Thursday week the Victoria and Albert, on her way to Cherbourg, was seen from Cowes coming down the roads at twenty minutes past twelve o'clock. The Royal standard was run up to the mast of the Royal Yacht Squadron-house, and the vessels in the roads soon followed the example. As the Victoria and Albert passed, with the standard of England flying from the main, the Admiralty flag at the fore, and the union jack at the mizen, all the flags were dipped in honour of the Sovereign. At twenty-five minutes past twelve o'clock the yacht came abreast of West Cowes Castle, and at this moment the Medina steamer, from Southampton, came alongside with a numerous party on board, who loudly cheered her Majesty as she passed. Her Majesty remained on deck, near the paddle-box, and gracefully acknowledged the salutations she received. The Royal yacht then steamed up the Solent towards the Needles'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This image, titled 'The Cherbourg Fetes - the Royal Yacht passing the Needles, 1858,' depicts a significant moment in maritime and royal history. The photograph captures Queen Victoria's journey to France aboard the Royal Yacht, Victoria and Albert, as she passes the iconic Needles off the coast of the Isle of Wight. The scene unfolds as the Victoria and Albert, adorned with the Royal Standard, Admiralty flag, and Union Jack, makes its way through the Solent, the narrow waterway separating the Isle of Wight from the English mainland. The Royal Yacht Squadron-house in Cowes raises its flag in honor of the monarch, and the vessels in the roads follow suit, dipping their flags in respect. As the yacht approaches West Cowes Castle, a Medina steamer from Southampton arrives, bringing a large crowd to cheer for the Queen. Victoria remains on deck, acknowledging the enthusiastic greetings from the onlookers. The Victoria and Albert then continues its journey towards the Needles, leaving a trail of admiration and awe in its wake. This photograph, taken by renowned English photographer Richard Principal Leitch, was originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1858. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur and pageantry of the Victorian era, as well as the deep connection between the British monarchy and the sea.
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