Reception of the corps diplomatique at St James
A reception of the corps diplomatique at the royal court of St James Palace. Ambassadors and ministers mingle and chat in their official costumes. Notable guests include the doyen M.W.H Waddington of France, second from the far left, who addresses the ambassador of Russia, M. de Staal, on the right. Major General Sir Christopher Teesdale, her Majesty's Master of Ceremonies, can be seen standing behind the chair in the foreground on the far right
Picture No
10428201
Media ID
46019174
Size
8117px x 5728px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustration by J. Walter Wilson in The Ilustrated London News 1891, July 25th pages 112-3
Date
1891
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