3-082-870 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Arrival of the Ameer's son in London: the scene at Victoria Station, 1895. 'On the Queen's birthday, the Royal Indian Marine transport Clive, with the second son of the Ameer of Afghanistan on board, steamed into Portsmouth Harbour...After lunching at Government House, the Shahzada left the Harbour station for Victoria. A guard of honour of the Coldstream Guards was drawn up to receive the royal visitor. When the special train arrived at five o'clock, Lord Carrington, the Lord Chamberlain, was at once introduced, and then presented the Secretary of State for India (Mr. H. H. Fowler, M.P.), Lord Reay, and other distinguished gentlemen. Thousands of the public enjoyed a good view of the Shahzada as he was driven to Dorchester House, which will be his abode during the visit. 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'. From "Illustrated London News", 1895.