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1st May 1851: The Duke of Wellington presenting his god-child Prince Arthur, held by his mother Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901), with his first birthday gift. Prince Albert (1819 - 1861), the Prince Consort, stands behind the queen. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

1st May 1851:  The Duke of Wellington presenting his god-child Prince Arthur, held by his mother Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901), with his first birthday gift. Prince Albert (1819 - 1861), the Prince Consort, stands behind the queen.  (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)