Engagement Collection (#21)

Elizabeth Ponsonby and Denis Pelly
Portrait of Elizabeth Ponsonby and Denis Pelly featured in The Tatler on the announcement of their engagement

Prince George and war ambulance
Prince George, later Duke of Kent (1902-1942), fourth son of King George V and Queen Mary, in the courtyard of Buckingham Palace with Mr Hansell

Engagement of Ena of Battenberg

Prince Arthurs engagement
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) in 1878 with his fiancee Luise Margarete of Prussia and her sisters, Marie (centre)

Prince Leopolds engagement
Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1855-1884) and his future wife, Princess Helen of Waldeck-Pyrmont in 1881. The fourth son and eight child of Queen Victoria

The Write of Way
Cartoon, The Write of Way. Love at first sight as a couple propose and accept by writing in the sky with an plane and on the ground in a car

Bombardment of Fort Masnaah, Gulf of Oman, 1874
Bombardment of Fort Masnaah, Gulf of Oman, by two vessels of the Royal Navy, H.M.S. Rifleman and H.M.S. Philomel and the Hugh Rose, a vessel from the Bombay Marine service

A Naval Engagement
A sailor looking at love letters while women look on during World War One. Credit should read: Estate of George Studdy/Gresham Marketing Ltd./ILN/Mary Evans

Prince Albert at a public engagement in Liverpool
Prince Albert laying the foundation stone of the Sailors Home in Liverpool. Thousands of people attended this public engagement of the Prince on 31 July 1846

Cumberland / Hohenzollern
VIKTORIA LUISE, only daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm II, pictured with her fiancee, Prince Ernest Augustus of Brunswick- Luneburg, son of the Duke & Duchess of Cumberland

Prussian Royal Marriage
VIKTORIA LUISE, only daughter of the Kaiser, pictured with her fiancee Prince Ernst Augustus of Brunswick Luneburg, son of the Duke & Duchess of Cumberland

Battle of Guinegatte - 1
The French cavalry are put to flight by a combined Imperial and English force : they retreat so precipatedly that the engagement is known as the battle of the spurs

Battle of Guinegatte - 2
The French cavalry are put to flight by a combined Imperial and English force : they retreat so precipatedly that the engagement is known as the battle of the spurs

Aviators chasing the enemy
A French parasol monoplane flying at nearly 10, 000 feet, photographed by another French machine. The photograph was taken during an engagement with German aircraft near Nancy

Wounded French Soldiers entering Paris; Franco-Prussian War
Engraving showing French soldiers wounded in the engagement with the Prussians at Chatillon returning to Paris, 1870. This scene, on the Chausee de Maine

Cavalry at Bulganak
Cavalry engagement at Bulganak

The Civil War in America. The interior of Fort Sumter, Charl
The interior of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbour, after a continuous bombardment by the Federal batteries on Morrs Island. Fort Sumter provided the first engagement of the civil War

The Defences of Charleston; American Civil War, 1863
Panorama showing the cannon and fortifications built by the Confederates at Charleston, in anticipation of a major engagement with the Federal Army

The Civil War in America: naval engagement in Hampton Roads
The confederate iron-plated steamer Merrimac, running into the Federal sloop, Cumberland, from a sketch by T. Nast. This encounter had one important result; the Federals realised that wooden ships

The Civil war in America. The fight for the rifle-pits in fr
Fort Wagner in South Carolina was the scene of bitter fighting in 1863, as this violent and dramatic engagement shows

The Civil war in America: engagement between the 71st New Yo
The First Battle of Bull Run took place on July 21st 1861 and was the first major land battle of the Civil war. The Union army was defeated by Confederate General Stonewall Jackson

The Engagement Ring
Engraving from 1895 showing a young woman sat in a chair by the fire admiring the engagement ring on her left hand. The room she is sitting in has a typically ornate late-Victorian interior

Battle of Straffard
BATTLE OF STRAFFARD - our guess is that this is a minor engagement during Cromwells infamous subjugation of Ireland. We have failed to find any reference to it

Battle of San Domingo
NAVAL BATTLE Engagement off San Domingo, in which the British defeat the French and take two of their warships

Sophie Charlotte 1867
PRINCESS SOPHIE CHARLOTTE Photographed with her long hair combed down, in 1867 during her brief engagement to her cousin, Ludwig II of Bavaria, at his request

Female Type / Engagement
A young American woman looks at her engagement ring with satisfaction

Naval Action 1798
NAVAL ACTION OFF CANDIA Engagement between the British warship Leander and the French Le Genereux

Battle of Shiloh / Elson
THE BATTLE OF SHILOH An engagement between Union forces under General Grant and Confederate forces under Albert Johnston. Losses were heavy on both sides

Lake Champlain Battle
The naval engagement on Lake Champlain between gunboats of the British and American colonial forces

Lion Sinks a Cruiser
In a naval engagement off Heligoland, the Lion sinks a German cruiser

Hand to Hand 1917
Hand-to-hand engagement in the trenches on the Chemin des Dames, a scene of bitter fighting

Russo-Turkish Cavalry
Cavalry engagement between Russian and Turkish lancers at Eski-Saghra

Engagement Announced
Anticipation: the couple are congratulated upon their engagement

Indians Troops at Marne
Indian troops in hand-to-hand engagement with German infantry during the Marne operations

Battle of Kentish Knock
BATTLE OF THE KENTISH KNOCK 1st Anglo-Dutch War. Admiral Witte de With & the Dutch fleet engage the English, led by Blake but are beaten back with severe losses

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"Unveiling the Tapestry of Engagement: From Historic Battles to Royal Unions" Step into a time machine and embark on a captivating journey through the tapestry of engagement. Witness the enchanting silhouette of Prince Achmed in "The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926)" as he battles mythical creatures, mirroring the intensity and determination found in every engagement. Travel back to Friday, September 2, 1898, where the Battle of Omdurman unfolds before your eyes. Feel the adrenaline surge as brave soldiers face their foes head-on, showcasing unwavering commitment just like those who say 'yes' to lifelong partnerships. Immerse yourself in folklore with Pearse's "Angels of Mons, " where divine intervention intertwines with engagements that transcend ordinary boundaries. Explore how love can triumph even amidst chaos and uncertainty. Marvel at iconic WW2 aircraft such as Spitfire and Heinkel 111K, symbolizing resilience and adaptability – qualities essential for any successful relationship. Just like these planes soar through skies together, engaged couples navigate life's challenges side by side. Capture an intimate moment frozen in time with Duke of York - Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon's engagement photo. Their radiant smiles reflect joyous anticipation shared by countless couples embarking on this beautiful journey called marriage. Discover enduring love personified by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His unwavering support for Queen Elizabeth II exemplifies loyalty and devotion that form strong foundations for lasting commitments. Witness history unfold at the Battle of Gettysburg; it serves as a reminder that engagements require courage to confront obstacles head-on while forging unbreakable bonds rooted in trust and unity. Relive the grandeur surrounding royal weddings such as ILN front cover capturing Princess Diana's wedding day in 1981. These majestic celebrations highlight not only love but also unite nations under one common sentiment – hope for everlasting happiness.