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Lot 70
Charles Pettitt (c.1860)
Queen Victoria's and Prince Albert's visit to Rothesay on 17th August 1847 on board the R.Y. Fairy
Closed23 May 2012
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Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Rothesay during their 1847 Tour and spent the night of 17th August in Rothesay Bay on board the Royal Yacht Fairy.
The Queen describes Rothesay in her journal as "a pretty little town, built round a fine bay, with hills in the distance, and a fine harbour. The people cheered the 'Duke of Rothesay' very much, and also called for a cheer for the 'Princess of Great Britain.' When we went on deck after dinner, we found the whole town brilliantly illuminated, with every window lit up, which had a very pretty effect".
The Queen describes Rothesay in her journal as "a pretty little town, built round a fine bay, with hills in the distance, and a fine harbour. The people cheered the 'Duke of Rothesay' very much, and also called for a cheer for the 'Princess of Great Britain.' When we went on deck after dinner, we found the whole town brilliantly illuminated, with every window lit up, which had a very pretty effect".