Cabin interior on the passenger liner 'Empress of Ireland' (1906) showing the Duchess of Connaught's Sitting Room, part of a First Class suite on the starboard side of the Lower Promenade Deck. A view looking aft.

Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942) was appointed Governor General of Canada in October 1911. This photograph shows one of the staterooms on the 'Empress of Ireland' adapted to accommodate the Duke and Duchess of Connaught on their journey to Canada. The ship departed from Liverpool on 6 October 1911. The Duchess of Connaught's Sitting Room was furnished in the Sheraton style. The decorating work was carried out by A. Blain & Sons, Paradise Street, Liverpool.