The Prussian Service at Apsley House

On 1 April Apsley House will open for the summer with an astonishing display. The Prussian Dinner Service given to the Great Duke in 1817 by the Prussian King as a mark of gratitude at the victory at Waterloo. It is to go on display as a fully laid table as for a banquet.

a photo of an ornate room with banqueting table laid out wityh a dinner service

Photograph by Christopher Ison for English Heritage © [email protected] www.christopherison.com

It looks in the illustration as though it will be something to go and see. To read more about it go to http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about-us/search-news/Wellington-Banquet-Table.

Serjeant Gibson is rather looking forward to sitting down to dine at this table with the Duke. To see even more photos of this stunning service take a look at the pictures below: