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Meeting of Prince Albert and the Emperor of the French, at Boulogne, 1854. Royal representatives of the allies meet in northern France during the Crimean War. 'The Emperor and the Prince raised their hats as soon as they perceived each other. The Prince, on stepping ashore, again raised his hat; the Emperor then put out his hand, and a most cordial shake was exchanged...all the vessels in the harbour gaily decked with flags; brilliant uniforms in every direction; ladies' dresses of every hue. The batteries fired a salute of nineteen guns; and the military bands played "God Save the Queen." The cheering never ceased till the Imperial carriages had entered the Imperial residence...Prince Albert...expressed a hope that the Emperor would visit England, and felt confident that his reception by the English people would be as warm and friendly as that he had met with at Boulogne'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854.