2-791-383 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Debarkation, 1844. The French king Louis Philippe arrives at Portsmouth: 'The royal and distinguished party moved towards the gangway in order to descend to the boat which was to convey them on shore; and here a friendly contest prevailed for a moment between the King of the French and Prince Albert, as to which should have the pleasure of giving precedence to the other. The Prince, however, was persevering enough to gain his point, and so the King was the first to descend the gangway, followed by Prince Albert, the Duke de Montpensier, and the Duke of Wellington.From "Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I.