collage of London's historical and artistic scenes. In the foreground, there's a vintage quill and inkwell
Royals and Aristocracy
Roman London with centurions patrolling a newly built stone bridge over the River Thames, while locals in traditional attire barter
Enameleld Gold red, green yellow pearls, diamonds elephant figurines yali hindu faith form the stand. A Gift from RAm Singh II Maharaja of Jaipur. 1876 Normally these would have held rose water the design incorporates the Chandra Mahal and Amber Fort in Jaipur.

Prince of Wales trip to India (1875-76) Splendours of South East Asia

The Queens Gallery Buckingham Palace:

SPLENDOURS OF THE SUBCONTINENT: FOUR CENTURIES OF SOUTH ASIAN PAINTINGS AND MANUSCRIPTS
The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace
This exhibition will display items showing the relationship between the British Crown and South Asia. Mixed selection of Art works, manuscripts. Depictions of Hindu gods. The Geographical journey covers key points in time covering more than 400 years of history.
Free entry is included in the price to the SPLENDOURS OF THE SUBCONTINENT: A PRINCE’S TOUR OF INDIA 1875-6. That features items that Queen Victoria’s eldest son the Prince of Wales Albert Edward “Bertie” was given as gifts on his trip to India. This 4 month trip included 21 locations. He succeeded the throne in 1901 upon Queen Victoria’s death as Edward the VII.

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