Historedia
Person

Prince of Wales

Events
5
Episodes
9
Years
1806–1897

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Prince of Wales, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Nelson lies in state and is buried at St Paul's

    1806

    Role: Claimed Chief Mourner

    1. from 4 January 1806 · Painted Hall, Royal Hospital for Seamen at GreenwichLying in State at Greenwich

      Nelson's coffin was moved from the Record Room to the Painted Hall at Greenwich Hospital on 4 January 1806, beginning an announced three-day lying-in-state with a private royal viewing.

    2. 8 January 1806 · Greenwich Hospital wharfRiver Procession to Westminster

      Nelson's coffin was transported upriver from Greenwich to Westminster on the State Barge of Charles II, rowed by sailors from HMS Victory.

    3. 9 January 1806 · St Paul's CathedralState Funeral at St Paul's

      The first true state funeral at St Paul's Cathedral occurred on 9 January 1806, with the coffin carried through the nave to the choir.

  2. Abergele rail disaster in Wales

    1868

    Role: Locomotive engine hauling the Irish Mail

    1. 20 August 1868 · North Wales Coast LineCollision and Fire

      The Irish Mail train collided with loose wagons carrying paraffin oil near Abergele, causing a massive fire.

  3. International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry opens in Glasgow

    1888

    Role: Honorary President

    1. 1888 · Kelvingrove Park, GlasgowArchitectural Design

      James Sellars designed the exhibition buildings in an oriental style suitable for wood, prioritizing ease of dismantling.

    2. 1888 · Kelvingrove Park, GlasgowCommercial Participation

      Scottish firms made up two-thirds of exhibitors, with Doulton & Co presenting the Doulton Fountain to the city.

    3. 8 May 1888 to November 1888 · Kelvingrove Park, GlasgowOpening Ceremony

      The Prince of Wales opened the exhibition as honorary president on 8 May 1888, marking the start of the event in Kelvingrove Park.

  4. Ayrshire Yeomanry adopts 'Earl of Carrick's Own'

    1897

    Role: Honoree

    1. 1897 · Ayrshire, ScotlandAdoption of 'Earl of Carrick's Own'

      The Ayrshire Yeomanry Cavalry was granted permission in 1897 to adopt the sub-title 'Earl of Carrick's Own' in honour of the Prince of Wales.

  5. Blackwall Tunnel opened by the Prince of Wales

    1897

    Role: Official Opener

    1. 22 May 1897 · Blackwall TunnelFormal Opening of the Blackwall Tunnel

      The Prince of Wales formally opened the Blackwall Tunnel in London on 22 May 1897, marking the completion of a major transport project for the East End.

Sources

  1. State funeral of Horatio Nelson Wikipedia
  2. George IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  3. Abergele rail disaster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01
  4. International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-01
  5. Edward VII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  6. Ayrshire (Earl of Carrick's Own) Yeomanry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01
  7. Blackwall Tunnel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21