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In picturesThe Roi de Rome and the helmet of MarsThis watercolour depicts the heir to the imperial throne (born on 20 March, 1811) in his cradle, his head resting in the helmet of Mars, the Roman god of war. Napoleon took this painting to St Helena. It returned to Malmaison with Comte Marchand, the grandson of Napoleon's principal man servant. Find out more about Napoleon's […]
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In picturesBust of the Roi de Rome aged six monthsSculpture by Alexandre Brachard (1775-1843) and Jean-Jacques Oger (1759-1842) after Henri Joseph Rutxhiel (1775-1837). With the original mould destroyed, this version is the only example remaining. The story, according to the Princess Canino, Lucien Bonaparte's widow, goes that this particular bust originally sat in the emperor's bedroom at Longwood. In 1842, the princess gave the bust […]
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In picturesCommemorative stamp marking the bicentenary of the Roi de Rome’s birthPage of stamps commemorating the bicentenary of the Roi de Rome's birth (20 March, 1811). This commemorative stamp, worth 1 euro, was issued on 2 March, 2011, by the Office des Emissions des Timbres-Postes de la Principauté de Monaco.Find out more about Napoleon's heir in our close-up on: the birth of the Roi de Rome.
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In picturesNapoleon III’s "Légion d’Honneur" flat display caseThe case known as the “Légion d'Honneur case” – taken from chest number one – once contained a crest, a grand-croix insignia, a Légion d'Honneur croix de chevalier insignia and a military medal studded with diamonds, all commissioned and paid for out of the emperor's personal allowance.
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In picturesA game of trente-et-unThis print depicts a game of Trente-et-un taking place in one of the “salon des jeux” located in the Palais Royal quarter, famous for its casinos and masquerade balls.
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In picturesEugenie’s Scottish itinerary, 1860Eugenie's Scottish itinerary, November 1860 Friday 16 November – YorkSaturday 17 November – Edinburgh (A)Sunday 18 November – EdinburghMonday 19 November – Holyroodhouse, Arthur's Seat (although this visit was cancelled due to the “wintry conditions”), Leith Fort, Edinburgh CastleTuesday 20 November – Melrose (the Abbey and Abbotsford) (B)Wednesday 21 November – Craigmillar Castle, Dalkeith Palace (C)Thursday […]
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In picturesLondon Illustrated News: Eugenie visits AbbotsfordCaption reads: “The Empress Eugenie in Sir Walter Scott's study at Abbotsford”. Click here for the itinerary of Eugenie's visit to Scotland, November 1860.
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In picturesSet of two chairs from the Napoleonic Residences on ElbaThis set of two chairs, in carved gilded wood, is very similar in form to period Parisian chairs brought to Naples by Murat. Similar chairs, of neapolitan manufacture and dated to the beginning of the 19th century, are today held at the Reggia di Caserta. Presented at a press conference held on 26 September, 2010, these […]
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In picturesFour "a gondola" chairs from the Napoleonic Residences on ElbaThis set of four “a gondola” chairs, made from mahogany with chased gilt bronze decoration, is of French manufacture from the first quarter of the 19th century. Presented at a press conference held on 26 September, 2010, these items are four of the National Museums of the Napoleonic Residences on Elba's new acquisitions.
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In picturesMahogany circular table from the Napoleonic Residences on ElbaA circular table, in mahogany, with a table top in black marble. The full relief sculpted sphynxes are of gilt wood and partially painted in imperial green. The table includes lion's paw feet, and is an Italian manufacture, from the early 19th century. Presented at a press conference held on 26 September, 2010, this item is one of […]