See the coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 before and after restoration

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Queen Victoria's coronation plate was rebuilt in 1838 in the Westminster Abbey to be exhibited at the Kensington Palace, UK, to mark the 200th anniversary of her birth.

Art experts said the painting highlights new details and invisible colors for decades. The painting shows her clothes and jewelry that Queen Victoria wore at the time of her coronation, according to the BBC website.

David Effingham, who spent five months strengthening, repainting and removing dirt and varnished varnish from the painting.

David Effigham explained that during the restoration process, the lining of the original cloth and adhesives was dismantled in the artwork, and a new polyester lining was provided to provide long-term support for the plate.

He added that it was a great honor to see Queen Victoria, Duke of Wellington, the bishops, and her extensive entourage come to life after years of years of yellow varnish. If the royal family had the opportunity to see the painting, they would feel that their ancestors had been honored.

Queen Victoria was born on May 24, 1819, and died on January 22, 1901. Victoria was the daughter of Prince Albert Duke of Kent and Strethern and the fourth son of King George III. In 1820 both her parents died and her mother, Victoria, Princess of Saxe-Coburg-Salfeld, grew up. At the age of 18, she took power after the death of her three uncles, whose eldest father is an old age, leaving the throne without a heir.

Painting after restoration

Painting before restoration

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