![]() The masque pleased Prince Frederick because it associated him with the likes of Alfred the Great, a medieval king who managed to win in battle against the Danes (Vikings), and linked him to improving Britain’s naval dominance, which was Britain’s aim at this time. His relationship with his father was strained but he came to England in 1728 after his father became king. He was a German, born in Hanover, son of King George II. It was at Cliveden that the Prince of Wales, Frederick, was staying. Masques were a popular form of entertainment in 16th and 17th century England, involving verse, and, unsurprisingly, masks! The first performance of this masque was on 1st August, 1740, at Cliveden House, Maidenhead. The English composer, Thomas Augustine Arne (1710-1778), then composed the music, originally for the masque ‘Alfred’, about Alfred the Great. He was also a Scottish poet, but was less well-known than Thomson. The ‘Rule, Britannia!’ song that we recognise today started out as a poem co-written by the Scottish pre-Romantic poet and playwright, James Thomson (1700-48), and David Mallet (1703-1765), originally Malloch. ![]() The Victorians were also too prudish to leave her breast uncovered, and modestly covered it to protect her dignity! She was also standing in the water, often with a lion (England’s national animal), representing the nation’s oceanic dominance. In the Victorian period, when the British Empire was rapidly expanding, this was altered to include her brandishing a trident and a shield with the British flag on, a perfect patriotic representation of the nation’s militarism. The Romans created a goddess of Britannia, wearing a Centurion helmet and toga, with her right breast exposed. Those living in Britannia would be referred to as Britanni. The word ‘Britannia’ is derived from ‘Pretannia’, from the term that the Greek historian Diodorus Siculus (1BC) used for the Pretani people, who the Greeks believed lived in Britain. The name was then revived in the age of the Empire, when it had more significance. This Latin word referred to England and Wales, but was no longer used for a long time after the Romans left. Originally, Great Britain was called ‘Albion’ by the Romans, who invaded Britain in 55BC, but this later became ‘Britannia’. ![]() You will beat collectors buying individual items only to rare issues, due to your completion guarantee.The patriotic song ‘Rule, Britannia!, Britannia rule the waves’, is traditionally performed at the ‘Last Night of the Proms’ which takes place each year at the Royal Albert Hall.Once you order a starter item with collector service, our experts make sure that all other items stay reserved for you and are released only when you cancel this service. You have the guarantee to be able to own a complete collection - without any missing items.You will receive a certificate of ownership with your edition.You will receive a FREE collection case or album as part of your edition.Massive savings – You don't only save massively on the starter item, you also secure regular discounts of at least 10% compared to the prices of individual items.Your advantages joining our collector service: Any details can also be found in our Terms and Conditions. You can pause or cancel this collector service at any time by a simple information to us. This service guarantees that you will be able to complete a collection started as far as you wish, without fear to miss out on items in the collection. Any money paid for the item will be refunded automatically and without any hassle for you. This means, you are free to return any items delivered within 27 days after receipt, without any reasons or questions asked. By ordering an item inclusive of our collector service, you will receive further items in the same collection automatically (in approximately monthly intervals) for approval (approval sale). ![]()
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