Prince Arthur in Fancy Dress
William Notman, 1870
The Royal Collection
William Notman, 1870
The Royal Collection
The son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Arthur grew to be a spirited lad and a young man who enjoyed a good party. When stationed in Canada, at the age of 20, Prince Arthur attended many a soiree, often in fancy dress. For this particular occasion, he seems to have styled himself as King Charles I—a curious choice, indeed. However, doesn’t he look quite pleased with himself in this photo taken by William Notman in January of 1870? One wonders what was going through his mind at that moment.
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