3-082-864 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Private Reception of the Ameer of Afghanistan's [second] son, His Highness the Shahzada Nasrullah Khan, at Windsor Castle, 1895. 'His frock-coat was covered with gold lace, and the astrakhan cap which he wore was adorned with a fine star of brilliants. His princely appearance made a favourable effect immediately, and he was greeted in the streets with enthusiasm...the trooping of the colour...at the Horse Guards, in official celebration of the Queen's seventy-sixth birthday, was rendered all the more interesting by the presence of the Afghan Prince and his retinue...Early on Monday morning, May 27, he travelled to Windsor, where he was received by the Queen...The Shahzada was treated with the greatest dignity on the occasion of his introduction to his imperial hostess, and doubtless was impressed with his first sight of her Majesty in her historic home. He communicated to the Queen a message from his father, the Ameer, expressive of his respect for her Majesty. The Shahzada also thanked the Queen for the hearty welcome which he had received at the hands of her subjects throughout his journey to this country, and since his arrival in England'. From "Illustrated London News", 1895.