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Christmas at Windsor Castle, Royal banquet 1857
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Christmas at Windsor Castle, Royal banquet 1857
Royal banquet at Windsor Castle at Christmas time, engraving showing the procession of the two dishes being carried by smartly dressed waiters in blazing scarlet clothing, first, boars head with parsley and traditional lemon in its month and secondly a large decorative Christmas pie. Date: 1857
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1850s 1857 Banquet Boars Dishes Footmen Meal Staff Waiters Windsor
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A Festive Feast at Windsor Castle: A Glimpse into the 1857 Royal Christmas Banquet This enchanting print transports us back in time to the grand Christmas banquet held at Windsor Castle in 1857. The image captures the opulence and grandeur of the royal dining experience, with two magnificent dishes being carried in by smartly dressed waiters. The first dish, a proud and majestic Boar's Head, is adorned with parsley and a traditional lemon in its mouth. The Boar's Head was a popular centerpiece at medieval and Tudor feasts, symbolizing abundance and good fortune. Its inclusion in this royal banquet underscores the rich history and tradition that the Windsor Castle Christmas celebrations have upheld for centuries. The second dish, a large, beautifully decorated Christmas pie, is carried by a footman with great care. The intricate design on the pie's crust is a testament to the culinary artistry of the royal kitchen, with an abundance of fruits, spices, and meats hidden beneath. The pie, a staple of British Christmas dining, represents the warmth, comfort, and indulgence that the season brings. The waiters and footmen, dressed in blazing scarlet clothing, move with precision and grace, their uniforms gleaming in the soft, flickering candlelight. Their attire, reminiscent of the grandeur of the British monarchy, adds to the overall splendor of the scene. This image offers a glimpse into the grandeur and tradition of a 19th-century royal Christmas banquet at Windsor Castle, a time when the spirit of the season was celebrated with opulence, warmth, and joy.
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