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Queen Victoria meeting colonial volunteers
Queen Victoria (May 1819- January 1901) meeting 90 colonial volunteers, who have come from the second Boer war (11 Oct 1899 ?? 31 May 1902). They represent 45 different regiments. The event occurred at Windsor palace in St Georges Hall. The queen is seen in the wheelchair. Date: 1900
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In this historic photograph, Queen Victoria (1819-1901) warmly receives 90 colonial volunteers at Windsor Palace in St. George's Hall, London, in the year 1900. These brave soldiers had returned from their service in the Second Boer War (11 October 1899-31 May 1902), hailing from an impressive 45 different regiments. The Second Boer War marked a significant period in the history of the British Empire, as it saw the resistance of two independent Boer states, the Transvaal and the Orange Free State, against the British colonial rule. The volunteers in this image, having fought valiantly in this far-off conflict, were now granted an audience with their monarch, a testament to their bravery and loyalty. Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, was a powerful figurehead of the British Commonwealth. She had witnessed the expansion of the British Empire throughout her long reign and had seen countless soldiers pass through her courts. Yet, her expression in this photograph reveals a genuine warmth and appreciation for these returning heroes. Seated in a wheelchair due to her advanced age, Victoria's regal presence remains undiminished. She is dressed in her formal attire, adorned with the insignia of her orders and decorations. The volunteers, in their uniforms, stand at attention, proudly displaying their regimental colors and medals. The atmosphere in the room is one of respect, admiration, and camaraderie. This poignant moment in history underscores the deep connection between the monarchy, the military, and the people of the British Commonwealth. It is a reminder of a time when the monarch was the living symbol of the power and unity of the empire, and the soldiers were its brave defenders.
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