As Vicereine of India, his wife held the highest official title in the Indian Empire that a woman could hold, as did Lady Wellesley, also an American wife of a prominent British man. On December 30 they arrived in Bombay to the greetings of royal salutes and great excitement.
In her capacity as Vicereine of India, his wife held the most significant official position in the Indian Empire that a woman could attain, similar to Lady Wellesley, another American spouse of an influential British man. On December 30, they arrived in Bombay with royal salutes and great anticipation.