The Eve of the Battle of Edge Hill 1642, English Civil War, painting, Charles Landseer, 1845

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King Charles I stands centre wearing the blue sash of the Order of the Garter; Prince Rupert of the Rhine is sat next to him and Lord Lindsey stands next to the king resting his commander's baton against the map. The Prince of Wales (later Charles II) and the Duke of York (later James II) are the two boys behind Prince Rupert's back. The standard-bearer is Sir Edmund Verney.

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Size: 3500px × 2260px
Location: WAG
Photo credit: © ICP / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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