Royal Event Collection (#26)

Queen Victoria arriving to open the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London, 1851. Artist: Le Blond
Queen Victoria arriving to open the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace, London, 1851. The Crystal Palace was built to house the Great Exhibition of the Works of the Industry of all Nations

Elizabeth I on her way to open the first Royal Exchange, London, 23 January 1571 (c1680). The building, designed by Sir Thomas Gresham, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666

Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England, 1399. The son of John of Gaunt, Henry was known as Henry Bolingbroke after his birthplace in Lincolnshire

Queen Victoria (1819-1901), 1838
Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Victoria on the throne in her coronation robes wearing the crown and holding the sceptre. She became Queen in 1837 and Empress of India in 1877

Duke and Duchess of Windsor, c1938

George I (1660-1727), c1714. Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller
George I (1660-1727), c1714. German born King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714, Elector of Hanover (1698). First Hanoverian king of Great Britain

Wilhelm I, King of Prussia, being proclaimed first Emperor of Germany, 1871. After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, as a gesture of further humiliation of the French

Coronation and unction of a king, 13th century. The king depicted is probably Henry III of England (1207-1272), who was crowned at Gloucester in 1216 and at Westminster in 1220

Wilhelm I becoming Emperor of Germany, 18 January 1871 (c1880). Wilhelm I (1797-1888), King of Prussia from 1861, being proclaimed the first Emperor of Germany in the Hall of Mirrors, Versailles

The New Hatch, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
The New Hatch, 1887. Mr George Goschen, the Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer, is the mother hen in this cartoon. In Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee Year

After the Jubilee, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
After the Jubilee, 1887. In a companion cartoon to that issued on 18th June 1887, the British Lion has to come back to reality after the celebration of Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee

The British Lion Prepares for the Jubilee, 1887. Artist: Joseph Swain
The British Lion Prepares for the Jubilee, 1887. The British Lion prepares himself with great care to take part in Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee celebrations

A Momentous Question!, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Momentous Question!, 1883. Czar Alexander III of Russia is majestic following his coronation. On one side is the representative of Constitutional Liberty and, on the other, Despotism

What The Nation Hopes Soon To See, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
What The Nation Hopes Soon To See, 1863. On 8th January 1864, the New Year was celebrated by the birth of a son, Albert Victor, afterwards Duke of Clarence, to the Prince and Princess of Wales

Swedish girl presented at Court. Miss Ingeborg Uggla ( left ) daughter of Colonel All Uggla, Military Attache to the Swedish Legation

Mounted policeman and horse fall at royal wedding rehearsal. 27 November 1934

Arriving at the Levee at St Jamess Palace, London, Mr Gowan Beloe and Captain Ronald Warlow. 3 March 1938

The people of Winchester, Hampshire ancient capital of Saxon, Danish and Norman England, turned out in their thousands to welcome their " Legion Lord", King George VI, who, with the Queen

Pictured arriving at Buckingham Palace, where their Majesty the King and Queen held an afternoon garden party today, Ald. This H.L.Gee, Mayor of Doncaster, Yorkshire and his wife. 25 July 1947

The Kings Levee at St James Palace, London. HH the Rajah of Poonch ( left ). 4 June 1923

Levee at St Jamess Palace. Sir Lawton William ( left ) and Sir Douglas Hogg ( Attorney General ). 6 March 1923

The King holds a Levee. Sir William Bull, MP for Hammersmith leaving with his son John. 6 March 1928

Levee at St Jamess Palace. The King held the first levee of the season at St Jamess Palace when there was a large attendance of diplomatic and official representatives. Admiral Sir Hugh Evan Thomas

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"Captivating Moments: A Glimpse into the Royal Event of 1953" Step back in time to witness a majestic spectacle as Queen Elizabeth II, adorned in resplendent coronation robes, graces our presence. Sterling Henry Nahum Baron's artistic masterpiece immortalizes this iconic moment, capturing the essence of regality. Buckingham Palace serves as the backdrop for an unforgettable day - Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh embark on their coronation journey. The palace radiates with grandeur and anticipation, symbolizing a new era for the British monarchy. In her radiant glory, HM Queen Elizabeth II stands alongside her Maids of Honour during The Coronation. Cecil Beaton's artistry brings forth a tableau that epitomizes elegance and tradition. The Kings Orb and Sceptre take center stage; these timeless symbols of power hold secrets unknown to us but revered by generations past. Their mysterious creator remains anonymous yet leaves an indelible mark on history. A tender moment unfolds as Her Majesty the Queen Mother is accompanied by her pages. Sterling Henry Nahum Baron captures this intimate scene, showcasing familial bonds amidst royal splendor. Queen Mary's Chinese Chippendale Room at Buckingham Palace transports us to another era - c1935. Its intricate design reflects opulence beyond compare, offering a glimpse into royal taste and refinement. As God crowns you with a crown of glory and righteousness in 1953, we are reminded that this event holds profound religious significance, and is not merely about earthly power but also divine blessings bestowed upon royalty. Westminster Abbey becomes a sacred haven where queen consorts receive their rightful crowning in 1937. This hallowed place witnesses countless historical moments that shape dynasties and nations alike. Traveling further back in time to Paris in 1804 (1806), we bear witness to the Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties—an event that transcends borders and captivates the world's attention.