The guidebook tells me that the first dinner to be held in ‘The Great Dining Room’ at Chatsworth was for the 13-year old Princess Victoria:
It was her first adult dinner and there was a cooked rehearsal the day before. The 6th Duke wrote, “it is like dining in a giant trunk and you expect the lid to open”.
He brought portraits by van Dyck from his other houses to hang on the walls. In 1996-2001, Chatsworth’s textile team replaced the damaged silk on the walls and made new window curtains, exact copies of the 6th Duke’s.
The current Duke and Duchess still use the room to host dinners on very special occasions.
As you can see there are several frames in the dining room.
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Ahem, why would I’ve immediately felt attracted by this giant trunk?
Does the moon and the chandelier hold they key?
Hm, … rather the ominous ant.
Oh No! I have for a long time worried about those Ants…
In this sense, Mylady: A most phantastic weekend to you and yours.
Ahem! Just consider the ant being bold.
and from me to the bold ant I wish you a great weekend too
Ooh an excellent choice for the theme Cherie!
I was struggling for an idea and then I remembered I had got this one waiting to post.
I do believe I’d be terrified of spilling something on that ever so elegantly set table…but then again there is not the slightest chance of an invitation so I can relax
How are you Cherie?
I think red wine would have to be banned! I am OK
I hope you are too.
Imagine having to rehearse for a dinner! It’s a beautiful dining room, for sure, with some nice art in those frames. Happy weekend.
I think the stress of it all might give me indigestion!
“Framed” in the grandest of ways
They are certainly in a very grand setting
The concept of a “cooked rehearsal” is wonderful.
I suppose making an error during the inaugural meal would not have been on.
what a gorgeous table and a beautiful spread! very impressive.
I would love to sit and eat at it
The frames are definitely beautiful. But my eyes went to see the beautiful red glasses too. Happy weekend!
Photo Hunt-Framed
The pink glass is rather striking isn’t it?
Those are certainly eye-catching frames!
The colour of the walls sets them off very well
Wow, so rich in color and details. Very nice shot.
I am glad you enjoyed the pic
What an elegant place for dining. Lovely photo Cherie. I wish I had the courage to paint my walls red but I guess you need larger rooms so it isn’t overwhelming.
I have a American friend whose family “lost their money” over the years but she told me that when she was a child Thanksgiving was always celebrated at their house because their dining room table could seat 75!
Have a good week.
Crikey she must have had an enormous house!! Imagine catering for that many people… The most I have had round my dining table is 11.
I hope you have a good week too.