Last public appearance by Queen Victoria

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Last public appearance by Queen Victoria

The last public visit by Queen Victoria (1819-1901), aged 80 - pictured leaving the Herbert Hospital, Woolwich on 22nd March 1900 after visiting soldiers wounded in the Boer War. Date: 1900

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22nd Boer Climbing Herbert Injured Leaving Official Visiting Woolwich

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This powerful and poignant image captures the last public appearance of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) as she leaves the Herbert Hospital in Woolwich on 22nd March 1900. At the age of 80, Victoria, dressed in black mourning attire, pays a visit to the wounded soldiers who had been injured during the Boer War. The Queen, who had ruled for over 63 years, had always taken a keen interest in the welfare of her soldiers and was deeply moved by their suffering. As she climbs into her carriage, Victoria is surrounded by a sea of military personnel, offering her their assistance. The determination in her gaze and the firmness of her posture convey her unwavering commitment to her duty, even in the face of her own advanced age and the hardships of war. The image serves as a poignant reminder of Victoria's enduring strength and her unwavering dedication to her people. The Herbert Hospital in Woolwich was a military hospital that had been established in 1862 to provide care for soldiers and sailors. During the Boer War, it became a focal point for the treatment of wounded soldiers and Victoria's visit was a morale-boosting gesture to those recovering from their injuries. The Queen's last public appearance at the hospital marked the end of an era, as she prepared to enter her final years of reign. This historic photograph offers a unique insight into the life of one of the most remarkable monarchs in British history, and serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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