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The Grand Staircase, in the Palace at Wurzburg, 1845. Queen Victoria at the Wurzburg Residence in Germany. 'Her Majesty has ascended the first flight of stairs, and is led by the Grand Duke of Bavaria, who is about to present to her the principal authorities of Wurzburg, to congratulate the Royal traveller. Prince Albert follows with a lady; and next the Royal suite. Sentries are placed on each flight of stairs, and they present arms as her Majesty passes; the walls are lined with shrubs, among which are figures bearing lamps...The ceiling of this staircase is most gorgeously painted...In this direction, also, are two colossal marble figures, supporting, in bold relief, a portrait of one of the Bishops of Wurzburg...The huge chandelier, as well as the eagle above it, is a fine specimen of woodcarving'. From "Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII.