1-151-043 - The Cartoon Collector/Heritage-Images

The Vigil, 1888. Wilhelm II is shown praying for guidance at the foot of the tomb of his late predecessor, Wilhelm I. Wilhelm II was the grandson of Queen Victoria and is here presented as a fine, warrior-like young man. He quickly went on to establish his authority as, within two years, he had forced the resignation of Bismarck. From Punch, or the London Charivari, June 23, 1888.