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Outside gates of Buckingham Palace during Queens illness
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Outside gates of Buckingham Palace during Queens illness
Day after day anxious people came to read the bulletins outside the gates of Buckingham Palace during the illness of Queen Victoria.
1901
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Buckingham Bulletin Gates Illness News Notice 1901 Bulletins
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This evocative photograph captures the somber mood outside the gates of Buckingham Palace during the illness of Queen Victoria in 1901. The image portrays an anxious crowd gathered, their faces etched with concern as they eagerly await news of the monarch's health. The air is thick with anticipation, as the British people hold their collective breath, hoping for a favorable update. Queen Victoria, a revered and beloved figure, had been on the throne for over 63 years, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history at the time. Her illness, though not publicly disclosed, had sparked widespread worry and speculation. The crowd outside the palace, composed of commoners and nobility alike, had come to read the daily bulletins posted at the gates, seeking solace and reassurance in the words of the official notices. The scene is a poignant reminder of the deep connection between the monarchy and the people of Britain during this era. The photograph, taken by the esteemed Illustrated London News Ltd and captured by the skilled lens of Mary Evans, offers a glimpse into a bygone era when the lives of the royal family deeply affected the daily lives and emotions of the populace. The image stands as a testament to the enduring bond between the monarchy and the people, a bond that continues to this day.
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