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SIR GEORGE HAYTER (1792-1871)

The Marriage of Queen Victoria, 10 February 1840

1840-42

RCIN 407165

The marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert took place on 10 February 1840 in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace. The Queen had been pleased with Sir George Hayter's painting of her Coronation and commissioned him to paint her marriage. Hayter included portraits of 56 of those present at the ceremony and sittings took place over the following year. Only Queen Victoria's aunt Queen Adelaide refused to co-operate and Hayter had to refer to a miniature for her likeness.


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