Pate's assault on Queen Victoria
Robert Pate, a former British army officer, approached the royal carriage and hit Queen Victoria on the head with great force; some reports say this drew blood, others that it resulted in bruising. Pate tried to plead insanity but was convicted and sentenced to seven years of penal transportation
Picture No
14094806
Media ID
45787514
Size
5097px x 4230px
(9.2MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Cassell's History
Date
1850
