3-008-534 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Prince of Wales' Visit to Egypt: Reception of His Royal Highness by Said Pacha, Viceroy of Egypt, at Cairo, 1862. The future King Edward VII in Africa. 'On the arrival of the train at Kasr-el-Nil the Viceroy descended the steps of the palace and advanced towards the Prince of Wales. After the interchange of compliments between the Prince and the Viceroy, they entered the palace, followed by the suite. Pipes and coffee were served in the splendid audience chamber, and after a lengthened conversation the Prince took his leave and proceeded to the palace provided for him by the Viceroy. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales was attended by the Consul-General Mr, Colquhoun, Major-General Bruce, Colonel Keppel, Major Teesdale, Captain Bower, the Hon. Mr. Mead, the Rev. Canon Stanley, and Dr. Winter. With the Viceroy there were, besides the several Ministers and heads of departments, the three Princes - namely, Somail, Mustafa, and Halim Pachas'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862.