NASH, After Joseph (1809-78)

[St. George's Hall. The Garter Banquet in 1844. The guests seated, Windsor Castle]

London: 1848. Colourlithograph, finished by hand.

Fine image of the banquet hall at Windsor Castle during the reign of Queen Victoria

St. George's Hall in Windsor Castle, set for a State Banquet. There are two State Visits each year, and the visiting Head of State is welcomed with a banquet on the first evening. The Queen gives a speech and guests include diplomats, senior government figures, and community and foreign nationals related to the visiting country. St George's Hall had to be rebuilt after the fire of 1992, and features a ceiling studded with the coats of arms of every single Knight of the Garter since the order was founded in 1348. An armoured figure on horseback at the east end of the hall is known as 'The King's Champion'. The Champion used to ride into the Coronation banquet held in Westminister Hall, throw his gauntlet three times and challenge anyone to deny the authority of the new sovereign.

Item #6548

Price: $500.00