Opening of King Edward's First Parliament. 1901

For Sale is a Full Page Drawing by Wal Paget, taken from "The Sphere," February 23rd, 1901, called "The Opening of King Edward's First Parliament," showing "The Passage from the Robing Room to the Lords."

The picture shows on the left, the Duke of Devonshire, Lord President of the Council, holding the cushion of Velvet with Gold edgings, upon which reposed the imperial crown. Next him is the Marquis of Winchester, who by hereditary right as premier marquis carried the cap of maintenance on the top of a short white staff - for these emblems of royal rank may not be touched by any hands but the Sovereign's. Next him is the Marquis of Londonderry carrying the sword of state, which is usually borne by the Prime Minister, but Lord Salisbury felt unequal to the fatiguing duty on this occasion.

Condition is Very Good.