How Their Majesties Go to the Play
Page from The Tatler featuring pictures explaining how King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra enjoyed the theatre. Top two photographs show the royal entrances to the Lyceum in Burleigh Street, Strand, and the Royal Opera House in Floral Street. Middle sketch shows a special box constructed in the pit of Drury Lane so their Majesties could see Ben Hur. Middle photograph shows a special table for refreshments in the box or retiring room, made by the Alexander Clark Manufacturing Company. Bottom two pictures show the King's and Queen's private rooms at Covent Garden Opera House
Picture No
13924190
Media ID
46806006
Size
3977px x 5744px
(3.1MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Photograph in The Tatler', 28 May 1902, page 341
Date
1902
