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The Shah at the Royal Italian Opera, [London], 1873. The Shah of Persia '...went to a state performance, by order of the Lord Chamberlain, at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent-garden...his Majesty was met by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and by their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Arthur, and the Duke of Cambridge...The usual guard of Yeomen of the Guard was in attendance at the theatre and upon the stage. At the entrance of the theatre the Shah was received by the Lord Chamberlain, who conducted his Majesty to the Royal box. The Persian national air was played by the band in the Floral Hall, and "God Save the Queen" was sung before the performance began. It consisted of a selection of pieces from different operas'. From "Illustrated London News", 1873.