Record

Performance TitleGrand Volunteer Officer's Jubilee Ball [Private]
Performance Date29 June 1887
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time20:00
Orchestra or BandBand of the Royal Artillery,
Band of the London Rifle Brigade
Set ListGuard of Honour,
22:30 Dancing
Royal PresenceHRH The Prince of Wales,
HRH The Princess of Wales,
HRH The Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein,
HRH The Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein,
HRH The Princess Louise,
HRH The Princess Beatrice,
HRH The Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn,
HRH The Princess Frederica,
HRH The Princess Mary Adelaide,
HRH The Duke of Connaught,
HRH The Duke of Cambridge,
HRH The Prince Henry of Battenberg,
HSH The Duke of Teck,
HSH The Prince Edward
Performance NotesThere was dancing in the auditorium and the conservatories of the Royal Horticultural Society that adjoined the Hall. Their terraces and promenades were illuminated amd two military bands occupied their kiosks. Tickets included supper, refreshments and wine.

"In commemoration of the Queens Jubilee, the officers of Volunteer rifle corps in Great Britain gave a ball last week at the Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington. The company present numbered over 1000...The Royal guests were received on thier arrival by Lord Edward Pelham Clinton...A guard of honour was furnished by the 4th V.B. (the Queen's), under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Frank W Hadden. Dancing commenced at half-past ten, the music being supplied by the band of the Royal Artillery. Supper was served in the conservatory, which was briilliantly illuminated for the occasion, and the band of the London Rifle Brigade was in attendance. It was announced that any profit resulting from the ball would be handed over to the volunteer Forces' Benevolent Association."
(Illustrated London News, 9 July 1887)
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work8069Grand Volunteer Officer's Jubilee Ball [Private]1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/402Queen; Alexandra of Denmark (1 December 1844-20 November 1925); Danish-born Queen consort of the UK and Empress consort of India
DS/UK/4177Princess Beatrice, Princess Henry of Battenberg; Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore (1857-1944); British royal family member
DS/UK/2224Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll; Louise Caroline Alberta (1848-1939); British royal family member - the sixth child and fourth daughter of Queen Victoria and her husband, Albert, Prince Consort
DS/UK/3978Princess Helena / Princess Christian; Helena Augusta Victoria (1846-1923); British royal family member
DS/UK/6201Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein; Frederick Christian Charles Augustus (1831-1917); German prince
DS/UK/4315Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia/Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn; Louise Margaret Alexandra Victoria Agnes (1860-1917); Duchess of Connaught and Strathearn; German princess, British royal family member, wife of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn
DS/UK/5507Colonel Prince Henry of Battenberg; Henry Maurice (1858-1896); British royal family member
DS/UK/2640British Army; Royal Artillery Band; 1762-; British military band
DS/UK/13296British Army; London Rifle Brigade Rangers; 1960-1966; British Army unit
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