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The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt: His Royal Highness examining the negatives taken by Mr. Bedford, photographist, at Philae, 1862. The future King Edward VII visits an archaeological site in Africa. We arrived at Assuan on the 12th of March, where we found everything in readiness, such as guides, horses, and donkeys, to take us to Philae. The Royal party crossed over to the island in boats, some distance above the cataract. We returned the same day to Assuan, and thence back to Edfou, where we remained one day inspecting its magnificent temples. Several fine views were taken by Mr. Bedford, photographer to tbe Prince. The following day Esneh was reached and its temple visited; and on Saturday, the 14th, at midnight, we took up our quarters at Luxor'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Prince of Wales' historic visit to Egypt in 1862. His Royal Highness, later known as King Edward VII of Great Britain and Ireland, is seen examining the negatives taken by Mr. Francis Bedford, the official photographer of the Royal party. The Prince, dressed in a pith helmet and explorer's attire, is intently studying the images captured at the ancient Philae Temple in Egypt. The Prince's visit to Egypt marked a significant milestone in the exploration and documentation of the archaeological sites of Africa. The future King and his entourage arrived at Assuan on March 12, 1862, and made their way to Philae Island, where they spent the day inspecting the magnificent temples. Mr. Bedford, a skilled photographer, captured several fine views of the temples and the Royal party. The following days saw the visit to Esneh and Luxor, where more temples and archaeological sites were explored. The Prince's interest in archaeology and the arts was evident throughout the journey, and he took a keen interest in the negatives taken by Mr. Bedford. This photograph is a testament to the Prince's fascination with the ancient world and his support for the documentation of its rich history. The image, taken using a plate camera, is a valuable historical record of the Prince's visit to Egypt and the role of photography in the exploration of the ancient world.
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