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The late Major-General the Hon. Robert Bruce... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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The late Major-General the Hon. Robert Bruce... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The late Major-General the Hon. Robert Bruce, Governor to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins. Bruce was...the second son of Thomas, seventh Earl of Elgin and eleventh Earl of Kincardine, K.C. (the collector of the Elgin marbles)...He entered the Grenadier Guards in 1830...He was private secretary to his brother, Lord Elgin, when that nobleman was Governor- General of Jamaica. In 1847 he was appointed Military Secretary and principal Aide-de-Camp to Lord Elgin, then Governor-General of Canada; and in 1855, after his return from British North America, he was made Surveyor-General of the Ordnance. In 1858 he was selected by her Majesty and the Prince Consort to be Governor to the Prince of Wales, a post which he has filled in the most admirable manner...General Bruce may be said to have lost his life in the service he had undertaken, for he never recovered his health after the fever he contracted while attending on the Prince of Wales during his tour in the East'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This evocative engraving captures the distinguished figure of The late Major-General the Hon. Robert Bruce, who served as Governor to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales from 1858 until his untimely death in 1862. The image, created from a photograph by John and Charles Watkins, showcases Bruce in his military uniform, adorned with various decorations and insignia, reflecting his esteemed career in the British Army. Born as the second son of Thomas, seventh Earl of Elgin and eleventh Earl of Kincardine, Bruce entered the Grenadier Guards in 1830. His family connections opened doors to notable positions, as he served as private secretary to his brother, Lord Elgin, during his tenure as Governor-General of Jamaica. In 1847, Bruce was appointed Military Secretary and principal Aide-de-Camp to Lord Elgin, then Governor-General of Canada. Following his return from British North America, he was promoted to Surveyor-General of the Ordnance in 1855. In 1858, Bruce was chosen by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert to be Governor to the Prince of Wales, a role he filled with great admiration and dedication. Tragically, the rigors of the position and the fever he contracted while attending to the Prince during his tour in the East led to his demise. This poignant image stands as a testament to Bruce's unwavering commitment to his duties and his loyalty to the royal family. The engraving, published in the Illustrated London News in 1862, offers a glimpse into the life of a dedicated and accomplished military officer and public servant, whose legacy continues to resonate in the annals of British history.
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