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The Royal Visit to Ireland, 1900 - Mayor and city keys
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The Royal Visit to Ireland, 1900 - Mayor and city keys
Queen Victorias visit to Ireland: the Lord Mayor of Dublin presenting the keys. Date: April 1900
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Dublin Guard Guards Keys Mayor Presenting Visiting Visits
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This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in Irish history as Queen Victoria makes her royal visit to Dublin in April 1900. The image shows the Lord Mayor of Dublin presenting the keys to the city to Her Majesty, as a symbol of welcome and surrender. The Queen, dressed in her regal attire, sits elegantly in her carriage, while her guards stand rigidly to attention. The bustling street scene in the background is filled with onlookers, eagerly watching the historic moment unfold. The Royal Visit to Ireland in 1900 was a highly anticipated event, marking the first time a British monarch had set foot in the country since 1849. The visit was intended to help heal the wounds of the past and strengthen the relationship between Ireland and the British monarchy. The presentation of the keys was a traditional gesture of hospitality, signifying the Lord Mayor's recognition of the Queen's authority and sovereignty. The transportation of the Queen and her entourage through the streets of Dublin was a grand spectacle, with elaborate processions and parades taking place throughout the city. The image of the Lord Mayor presenting the keys to Queen Victoria is a powerful reminder of the historical significance of this visit and the complex relationship between Ireland and the British monarchy during this period.
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