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The Royal Visit to Cambridge: presentation of the university address to the Prince and Princess [of Wales] in the quadrangle of Trinity College, 1864. '...their Royal Highnesses [ie the future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra] were conducted to a platform erected under a marquee beneath the shadow of the dining-hall. Here the Duke of Devonshire (Chancellor, of the University), the Vice-Chancellor (Dr. Cookson), the heads of houses, professors, and members of the Senate were assembled to present a formal address to the Prince of Wales. The Prince read a short reply, in which he acknowledged the compliment paid him by the University...Her Royal Highness...[the Princess of Wales] then proceeded to deliver a very valuable list of prizes'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. The Royal Visit to Cambridge: presentation of the university address to the Prince And..., 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)