Royalty
THE FUNERAL OF HENRY OF BATTENBERG
[HENRY
(Prince Henry Maurice of Battenberg, 1858-1896, Colonel, husband, 1878, of Princess Beatrice)]
Group of 3 photographs,
the first showing the long train of officers in full dress uniform and greatcoats, approaching the lych-gate of the church for his funeral, a further party are down the lane, with local people watching across the hedge on the right, (7½ x 9½), on the other side are two photos, showing the mass of wreaths in the chancel (6 x 7¾), and the crowd of officers on the path from the church to the graveyard (7½ x 5), laid down on card 10½ x 13¾, Whippingham Church, Isle of Wight, 5th February
Item Date: 1896
Background
Prince Henry succumbed to fever and died during the Ashanti Expedition, 20th January 1896.
edges of card a little chipped
Stock No. 54236