Albert Edward's tour aimed to strengthen ties between the two countries
Sydney Prior Hall (1842-1922)
The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta 1 January 1876
RCIN 923341
The Order of the Star of India was an Indian Knighthood established in 1861 to strengthen bond between the rulers of India and the British Crown. Queen Victoria issued a warrant that authorised the Prince of Wales to hold an investiture of the Order on New Year's Day.
This watercolour shows the installation of the Maharaja of Jodhpur as a new Knight Grand Commander. The Raja of Jind and Maharaja of Panna were also invested during the ceremony.
