Ceremonial Collection (#10)

Pan-American midway parade, Buffalo, N.Y. 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Pan-American midway parade, 1901. Photograph shows a parade of African participants, some carrying boats, at the Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, N.Y

The Marriage of HRH Princess Louise of Schleswig-Holstein and HH Prince Aribert of Anhalt, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Wedding of HRH Princess Louise of Schleswig-Holstein to HH Prince Aribert of Anhalt; The Marriage Ceremony at St.George's Chapel, Windsor, 1891. From "The Graphic

Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Used during coronations, ...intimately connected with the most solemn part of the whole ceremony, when the holy oil

The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain, 1612. Creator: Raffaello Schiaminossi
The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain, 1612

The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain [verso], 1612. Creator: Raffaello Schiaminossi
The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain [verso], 1612

The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain, 1612. Creator: Raffaello Schiaminossi
The Betrothal of Margaret of Austria to Philip III, King of Spain, 1612

Theodore Roosevelt at National Museum, between 1914 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Theodore Roosevelt at National Museum, between 1914 and 1917. Former US president (third from left) visits taxidermised wildlife display, Washington, D.C

Le cortège impérial se rendant à Notre-Dame pour la cérémonie du sacre, le 2 décembre 1804... 1805
Le cortege imperial se rendant a Notre-Dame pour la ceremonie du sacre, le 2 decembre 1804 ; la traversee du Pont-Neuf, 1805. T

The Speech Day at Harrow School - Visit of Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Speech Day at Harrow School - Visit of Prince Albert and the Prince of Wales, 1854. Prize-giving at the private school of Harrow in London

Presentation of New Colours to the South Lincoln Militia, at Grantham, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of New Colours to the South Lincoln Militia, at Grantham, 1854. After the minister had read the usual form of prayer for the consecrating of regimental colours

The Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo; unveiling the statue at Quatre Bras in memory of Freder Creator: Unknown
The Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo; unveiling the statue at Quatre Bras in memory of Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick, who fell at the battle, 1890. From "The Graphic

The Statue of General Gordon at the Brompton Barracks, Chatham; The Prince of Wales Unveiling the Creator: Unknown
The Statue of General Gordon at the Brompton Barracks, Chatham; The Prince of Wales Unveiling the Statue, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

The Women's Jubilee Offering--Unveiling the Statue of the Late Prince Consort in Windsor Great Par Creator: Unknown
The Women's Jubilee Offering--Unveiling the Statue of the Late Prince Consort in Windsor Great Park by The Queen, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

The Installation of the Duke of Clarence at Reading as Provisional Grand Master of the Berkshire F Creator: Unknown
The Installation of the Duke of Clarence at Reading as Provisional Grand Master of the Berkshire Freemasons, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

The Christening at Windsor; The Queen standing sponsor to the infant daughter of the Duke and Duch Creator: Unknown
The Christening at Windsor; The Queen standing sponsor to the infant daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Portland, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41

The Opening of the Edinburgh Exhibition by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of the Edinburgh Exhibition by H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Le general Joffre remet au general Balfourier la plaque de grand-officier de la Legion... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le general Joffre remet au general Balfourier la plaque de grand-officier de la Legion D'Honneur. Balfourier (Maurice)

The laying of the Memorial stone of the New Tower Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The laying of the Memorial stone of the New Tower Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The National Armada Tercentenary Commemoration Memorial at Plymouth; The Civic Procession passing Creator: Unknown
The National Armada Tercentenary Commemoration Memorial at Plymouth; The Civic Procession passing down George Street, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

The Opening of the new bridge over the Thames at Putney by the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Opening of the new bridge over the Thames at Putney by the Prince and Princess of Wales, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Launching the new Italian Ironclad "La Sardegna" at Spezia, 1890. Creator: Charles William Wyllie
Launching the new Italian Ironclad "La Sardegna" at Spezia, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Turning of the First Sod of the Imperial British East Africa Company's Railway, which is to ex Creator: Unknown
The Turning of the First Sod of the Imperial British East Africa Company's Railway, which is to extend from Port Reitz, Mombasato Kavirondo on Lake Nyanza, 1890. From "The Graphic

The Coronation of an African Chief at Ballom in South Africa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Coronation of an African Chief at Ballom in South Africa, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Une ceremonie militaire a Salonique; defile des troupes Britanniques devant les deux... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Une ceremonie militaire a Salonique; defile des troupes Britanniques devant les deux generaux, debout entre les drapeaux des deux pays, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Une ceremonie militaire a Salonique; Le general Sarrail decore par le general Mahon... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Une ceremonie militaire a Salonique; Le general Sarrail decore par le general Mahon de cordon de grand-croix de Saint-George, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

The opening festival of the Gordon Boys home - The Prince of Wales receiving the guests, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The opening festival of the Gordon Boys home - The Prince of Wales receiving the guests, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Graphic, Front Cover May 15th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover May 15th. 1886, 1886. The opening of the International Exhibition at Edinburgh by Prince Albert Victor. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

The opening of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition by the Queen - Twixt East and West, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The opening of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition by the Queen - Twixt East and West, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Graphic, Front Cover May 8th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover May 8th. 1886, 1886. The opening of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition by the Queen - Her Majesty reading the reply to the Prince of Wales address in the Albert Hall

The Queen laying the Foundation Stone of the New Medical Examination Hall on the Victoria Embankmen Creator: Durand
The Queen laying the Foundation Stone of the New Medical Examination Hall on the Victoria Embankment, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Blessing the Life-boat, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Blessing the Life-boat, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Medal ceremony on the Esplanade des Invalides by President Poincare, September 17, 1915. Creator: Joseph Felix Bouchor
Medal ceremony on the Esplanade des Invalides by President Poincare, September 17, 1915

The Emperors Car of Ceremony; The Burman Empire, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Emperors Car of Ceremony; The Burman Empire, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Procession at the Opening Ceremonial, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 10th of June, 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Procession at the Opening Ceremonial, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 10th of June, 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Opening of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, by Her Majesty, on the 10th of June, 1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, by Her Majesty, on the 10th of June, 1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Presentation of the Algerian Flag to the Emperor of the French, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of the Algerian Flag to the Emperor of the French, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Turkish Army; Consecration of a Banner, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Turkish Army; Consecration of a Banner, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Ceremonies At Laying of A Cornerstone At 16th And R. Church Not Built There, Later Built At 16th And Harvard St. Diag

All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Ceremonies At Laying of A Cornerstone At 16th And R. Church Not Built There, Later Built At 16th And Harvard St

All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
All Souls Church - Laying of A Cornerstone, Washington DC, 1913. Ceremonies At 16th and R. Church Not Built There, Later Built At 16th And Harvard St. Front, 3rd From Left, Samuel R

The marriage of King Leopold I with the Princess of Orleans, between 1833 and 1837. Creator: Joseph-Desire Court
The marriage of King Leopold I with the Princess of Orleans, between 1833 and 1837

The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 2nd June, 1953, 1962. Creator: Unknown
The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 2nd June, 1953, 1962. The Queen, seated in King Edward's Chair, is crowned by Geoffrey Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury, in Westminster Abbey

The New Bard, 6 August 1946, (1947). Creator: Unknown
The New Bard, 6 August 1946, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) is admitted to the circle of the Bards of Wales during the National Eisteddfod of Wales at Mountain Ash

Bachelor of Music, 10 July 1946, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Bachelor of Music, 10 July 1946, (1947). Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) receives the honorary degree of Bachelor of Music at the London University

The Royal Family of Siam, Siam and the Siamese; The Royal Pavilion, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Family of Siam, Siam and the Siamese; The King and Crown Prince in Front of the Royal Pavilion, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Mr Gladstone Opening a New Hall at Port Sunlight, Cheshire, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Mr Gladstone Opening a New Hall at Port Sunlight, Cheshire, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Sketch for the town hall of the 19th arrondissement of the City of Paris: Marriage, 1880. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Sketch for the town hall of the 19th arrondissement of the City of Paris: Marriage, 1880

Le general Joffre sur les fronts Anglais et Francais; le successeur marechal French... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le general Joffre sur les fronts Anglais et Francais; le successeur marechal French, Sir Douglas Haig, commandant en chef des forces britanniques

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"Ceremonial: A Glimpse into the Grandeur and Tradition" Step into a world of regality and splendor as we explore the captivating realm events. From the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Pietro Annigoni in the ILN to her majestic presence during her coronation procession in 1953, these moments capture the essence of royal grandeur. Delve into history with "The Year of Three British Kings - 1936, " a significant period that witnessed three monarchs ascend to the throne within a single year. The Staffordshire Regiment stands tall, epitomizing honor and bravery on their ceremonial march. Witness HMS Queen Elizabeth's triumphant return to Portsmouth, marking its first arrival at its home port. The Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath showcase London's vibrant culture through their intricate pearl-adorned outfits, symbolizing community spirit. Marvel at one of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers, representing courage and faith within this ancient religion. Experience Avebury's mystical stone circles reconstructed in Wiltshire, transporting you back to an era steeped in mystery and spirituality. Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts' military prowess shines through as he commands respect on the battlefield. Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi exudes elegance alongside his third wife Farah Diba; together they embody grace amidst political turmoil. These glimpses into ceremonial occasions remind us of our shared heritage and traditions that have shaped nations throughout time. Let us cherish these moments where pageantry meets significance—a testament to human history woven with threads of pomp and circumstance.