[ALBERT VICTOR (Christian Edward, Duke of Clarence, 1864-1892, Eldest Son of Edward VII) & his fiancée Princess MARY (of Teck, 1867-1953, later Queen of George V)]

Splendid pair of unsigned Portrait Photographs, by Russell & Sons of Baker Street, showing the Prince standing nearly full face, three quarter length, in full dress uniform including the Garter Star, the Princess is seated three quarter length, nearly full face gazing at the camera, in a beautiful narrow waisted white dress decorated with peacock feathers, and wearing a pearl necklace of three short rows with pendant, each 11¾" x 8¾" on cardboard mounts 14¼" x 10¼", no date, circa one has the left and the other the right margin a little trimmed not touching image, traces of glue in margin from former window affecting photographer's printed name at foot

Taken at the time of their engagement. In November 1891 Princess Mary went to stay with the Royal family at Balmoral as the Queen wanted to get to know her as a possible granddaughter-in-law (and future Queen) and was delighted by her ten-day stay. Prince Eddy, the Duke of Clarence, was expected to propose in the New Year, but jumped the gun on 3rd December, when he and May were both at Luton Hoo. The engagement was announced on 7th December with the wedding date fixed for 27th February 1892. Sadly, six weeks later, he was dead from pneumonia.

Item Date:  1891

Stock No:  54338      £175

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