Crown Collection (#100)

Between Two Fires, 1875. Artist: Joseph Swain
Between Two Fires, 1875. Pope Pius IX is on the left of this cartoon and Bismarck of Germany on the right. In the middle is the young son of the abdicated Queen Isabella of Spain

Neighbours In Council, 1869. Artist: John Tenniel
Neighbours In Council, 1869. France and Britannia were each facing their problems, although, as is often the case, France is depicted as a weaker version of Britannia

From The Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of The Canal and Its Consequences. ), 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
From The Great Pyramid. (A Bird s-Eye View of The Canal and Its Consequences.), 1869. In November 1869 the Suez Canal was formally opened

A Perilous Passage, 1869. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Perilous Passage, 1869. Napoleon III of France was struggling against a wave of unpopularity at the time. He had introduced a number of measures to try and calm the situation

Viva La Libertad, 1868. Artist: John Tenniel
Viva La Libertad, 1868. In September 1868, Queen Isabella of Spain fled her country after the outbreak of revolution and the defeat of her troops by Serrano

A Word to the Mermaids, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
A Word to the Mermaids, 1865. Neptune exclaims Aho-o-o-o-oy, There! Get Off O That Ere Cable, Can t Yer - Thats the Way T Other one was Wrecked!!

The Popes Mad Bull, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The Popes Mad Bull, 1865. At the end of 1864, Pope Pius IX had issued an Encyclical Letter that itemised all the practices and beliefs of the modern world previously condemned by his holiness

The Beadle and The Dane, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
The Beadle and The Dane, 1864. Lord John Russell says: Better take it! Half a Loafs better than no Bread, you know! In an effort to resolve the Schleswig-Holstein problem, Lord Russell

English Assassin Painted by France, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
English Assassin Painted by France, 1864. The distance between France and Britain at this time is illustrated by the comment made by M Le Verrier

The Derby 1863 - Portrait of The Winner, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
The Derby 1863 - Portrait of The Winner, 1863. A topical cartoon from Punch. Palmerston, trainer of the British people, welcomes home the Derby winner

A New Judgement of Paris, 1862. Artist: John Tenniel
A New Judgement of Paris, 1862. Mr. Punch says: Surely, My Dear Emperor, You Cannot Doubt Which is The Right Man for Italy. This cartoon refers to Garibaldis plan to conquer Rome

The Eldest Son of the Church, 1860. This cartoon shows Pope Pius IX staring out over the bedclothes at the French Emperor, Napoleon III

A Good Offer, 1860. Garibaldi remarks to the pope Take to this cap, Papa Pius. You will find it more comfortable than your own

The Reform Janus, 1860. Here, Janus has the face(s) of Lord Russell, who had recently introduced an unpopular bill for Parliamentary Reform

The Accession of the Queen of India, 1858. After the end of the Indian Mutiny, the authority of the East India Company also ended and the Crown, here represented by Queen Victoria

The Aristocratic Fate at Cremorne, 1858. Terrific Descent Amidst Showers of Water-Works. Here Punch pokes fun at the aristocratic ladies who had arranged a major fete in Cremorne Gardens

The Derby Day(?) - Another False Start. 1858
The Derby Day(?) - Another False Start, 1858. This cartoon shows Palmerston in the background, dismounted from his horse, Despatch, having been despatched from the premiership

The Next Refugee, or a Drheam of the Futur, 1859. Pro Nono I want-a, to go to Ley-chesterra Squarra! Pope Pius IX, clutching his shopping basket like a housewife, with his umbrella and box of relics

Britannia-the Unprotected Female!!, 1859
Britannia-the Unprotected Female!!, November 26, 1859. Rumours of the invasion of Britain by France abounded. Mr Punch agreed that preparations were being made for self-defence

A Hint to Louis Napoleon, 1859. The Pope has threatened to Excommunicate the Emperor Napoleon - French Paper. Napoleons reponse to the threat of excommunication as he jams the popes crown down over

The Emperor unveiling Italian Liberty, 1859. Here, upon a plinth labelled Liberty, Louis Napoleon unveils a crude statue of his cousin Plon-Plon

Free Italy (?), 1859. This cartoon shows Italty shackled to a block labelled Venetia. A stern looking Francis Joseph rests one foot on the block in a very dominant stance

The Armistice, 1859. Napoleon remarks Well, Brother, haven t they had almost Enough of This? Napoleon III and Francis Joseph are seen setting their eagles in the manner of those setting their

Balm for the Wounded, 1859. Queen Victoria says Poor little man, Did he have a nasty tumble? Heres something to make him all right again

The Giant and the Dwarf, 1859. Bravo, My little fellow! You shall do all the Fighting, and we ll divide the Glory! Napoleon III, dressed casually in an embroidered gown

Birds of a Feather, 1859. In 1859, there was an ongoing struggle between France and Austria over Italian independence as the Italian states tried to rid themselves of despotic rulers

The Anglers Return, 1859. This cartoon depicts Derby on the left in country tweeds with matching crown, and Disraeli on the right in boots with his rods slung across his back

The Frantic Footman, who has had Warning, 1859. The defeat of Disraelis Reform Bill in March 1862 brought down Lord Derbys Conservative Government

Reform Snap-Dragon, 1859. This shows (clockwise from left) Lord Derby, John Bright, Disraeli and Lord Russell. All of them are playing a popular party game in which they run the risk of getting their

Picture No. 11992374
Shar-pei Dogs, pair kissing, wearing Tiara and Crown. Queen & King Shar-pei Dogs, pair kissing, wearing Tiara and Crown. Queen & King Date:

Sing a Song of Sixpence - nursery rhyme
A Victorian engraving of a scene from the nursery rhyme Sing a Song of Sixpencea, showing the four-and-twenty blackbirds singing to the King upon the opening of the pie

Picture No. 11982358
Pug Dog laying down looking up with big sad eyes, sad expression, wearing tiara / crown Digital manipulation Date:

Picture No. 11982376
Dog - Pug - wearing princess crown / tiara and Rainbow sunglasses with rainbow stars and clouds in the background Digital manipulation Date:

Picture No. 11982356
Dog - Long-Haired Chihuahua wearing princes tiara / crown Digital manipulation Date:

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Susi - with kitten and party food. 1950s

Christmas card, 56th London Division Territorial Force, with key Western Front place names as part of the design: Gommecourt, Somme, Arras, Ypres. Date: 1917

British infantry practising an attack, WW1. 1914-1918

The Great Balas or Black Princes Ruby, referring to a gem in the British crown jewels, dating back to the 14th century. 19th century

Prince Albert dressed as King Edward III
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1819-1861), husband and consort of Queen Victoria. Seen here in fancy dress as King Edward III, which he wore for a costume ball on 12 May 1842. circa 1842

Lady Jane Grey being offered the Crown of England, which she only accepted with great reluctance. 1553

British passport from Gibraltar to Madrid, one journey, made out to Captain J Coulson, Army Service Corps, Bearer of Despatches. 1900

The Marchioness of Bute - Dame Wales
The National Pageant of Wales at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, 26th July - 7th August, 1909 - The " Dame Wales" dress was worn by Augusta Mary Monica Crichton-Stuart, Marchioness of Bute

The Lord Mayor visits The Crown Theatre
Postcard with the caption " Lord Mayor visits the Crown". The photograph shows The Lord Mayors coach standing outside the front of The Crown Theatre. The date is unfortunately not known

British passport from Madrid to Gibraltar, made out to Captain John Coulson, British subject, travelling with despatches, dated 3 November 1900. 1900

Christmas card, London Electrical Engineers, Anti-Aircraft section, with the Latin motto, Ars Martis Comes. 1916

Spain. Guadalajara. Palace of El Infantado. 15th century. Isabelline Gothic style. Facade. Detail. Coat of arms

Birger Jarl (1210-1266). Swedish nobleman, founder of Stockholm. Medieval Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

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Crowned with grace and majesty, Queen Elizabeth II reigns over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. This royal command portrait, captured at Buckingham Palace, showcases her regal presence that has captivated the world for decades. In this timeless photograph from 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II exudes elegance and strength as she wears a crown adorned with jewels fit for a queen. As the King of Kings once said during World War II, 'We shall not flag or fail. ' These words resonate even today as we admire Queen Elizabeth II's unwavering dedication to her duties and country. Her resilience mirrors that of Winston Churchill's powerful speeches during those trying times. Her radiant beauty is enhanced by the glittering jewels adorning her hair and throat as she arrives in Sweden. The sparkle reflects not only her status but also symbolizes the rich history behind each precious gem. From Virgen del Carmen tilework in Malaga to Royal Coat of Arms representing centuries of tradition, symbols of royalty are found throughout Europe. HRH Queen Elizabeth II embodies these traditions while embracing modernity with grace. The Queens Crown holds more than just symbolic value; it represents an unbroken lineage stretching back through generations. It serves as a reminder of the responsibilities bestowed upon Her Majesty - to protect and serve her people faithfully. In every aspect of life, whether it be leading nations or cherishing cultural heritage, Queen Elizabeth II exemplifies what it means to wear a crown.