The Happiest King in the World : King Alfonso Leaving the Royal Palace on the Christening Day. 1907

For Sale is a Full Page picture taken from "The Sphere," May 25th, 1907, called "The Happiest King in the World," showing "King Alfonso Leaving the Royal Palace on Christening Day." 

The proud King attended the christening ceremony in the Uniform of a General of Cavalry. He was deeply moved by the hearty reception of his subjects, and "never lost his perpetual smile." One gracious act made a great impression on the public in the galleries. During the procession they were so anxious to get a nearer view of the royal baby that they nearly succeeded in breaking through the files of halberdiers. Seeing this King Alfonso gave a hurried order that the people should be allowed to have their own way as they were only anxious to demonstrate their affection. Accordingly the royal procession was soon passing through a narrow human avenue, and everybody expressed their thanks to his Majesty, who by this democratic act did more than any amount of etiquette to win his people's regard.