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Heads of State came from all over Europe, but perhaps the most important visitor was Queen Victoria herself who visited both of the camps. She travelled from Buckingham Palace to meet the train at Nine Elms and then onto Staines. From there a horse-drawn carriage took her to the camp.
The Queen rode side saddle whilst reviewing the troops. No mean feat on the very rough Common and mostly done with just one hand on the reins - the other saluting the troops.
was set up on the hillside so that the Queen could view the manoeuvres. When the manoeuvres were complete, the whole Camp, complete with bands, marched past. Eventually the Queen was allowed to retire to a carpeted gazebo for a spot of no doubt much needed lunch. |
