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Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee telegraphing message
Queen Victoria sending a message to the nation on her Diamond Jubilee. " From my heart I thank my beloved people. May God bless them. V.R and I."
1897
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1897 Bath Communication Diamond Jubilee Message Technology Telegraph Wheel Telegraphing
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This photograph captures Queen Victoria in the regal intimacy of her bath chair, as she sends a heartfelt message to her devoted subjects on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The Diamond Jubilee marked the sixtieth anniversary of Victoria's reign, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history up to that point. The scene is set in the opulent surroundings of the royal residence, with the Queen dressed in a flowing gown and adorned with the regal diamonds and jewels of her crown. In her hand, she holds a telegraphic message, her words expressing her deep gratitude and blessings to her people. The telegraph, a symbol of the late Victorian era's technological advancements, is a testament to the remarkable communication network that connected the vast British Empire. The Queen's message reads, "From my heart I thank my beloved people. May God bless them. V.R. and I." This heartfelt expression of gratitude and devotion underscores the profound connection between the monarch and her subjects, as well as the significance of the telegraph in facilitating this communication. The image of Queen Victoria telegraphing her message is a poignant representation of the monarchy's role in the late Victorian era, a time of immense change and progress. The photograph offers a glimpse into the personal and historical significance of this momentous occasion, as well as the technological innovations that shaped the era.
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