Royalty
THE QUEEN WITH HER FIRSTBORN SON
ALEXANDRA
(of Denmark, 1844-1925, his Queen), with her son ALBERT VICTOR (Christian Edward, Duke of Clarence, 1864-1892, Eldest Son of Edward VII)
Exceptionally rare signed carte de visite photo by Petersen of Copenhagen
showing her in a plain coloured outdoor outfit trimmed with black holding the infant Eddy on her lap, the baby is dressed in a cloak and frilly bonnet, 4¼ x 2½, Copenhagen, no date, circa
Item Date: 1864
Background
Taken during her visit to see her parents. She had had the first of her many battles with Queen Victoria to allow this visit to go ahead. The Queen was always slightly jealous of the Princesses close relationship with her family and wanted to be top dog.
Stock No. 36115