Dignitary Collection

Alderman J C Buckwell, Mayor of Brighton (1902-3). circa 1902

Prince Waldemar of Prussia visiting Istanbul. Waldemar (1889-1945) was the eldest son of Prince Henry of Prussia (younger brother of German Emperor William II) and his wife

Baden Powell with Transvaal Boy Scouts Association
Group photo, Sir Robert Baden Powell, Chief Scout, during a visit to the Transvaal Boy Scouts Association, South Africa, 18 July 1912. Date: 1912

Cowdray Polo - 1939
Lord Louis Mountbatten and two other team members between chukkas at Cowdray. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N18496

The Presentation of the Captain General's Baton to Antonio Moncada by the Queen Regent....1410
The Presentation of the Captain General's Baton to Antonio Moncada by the Queen Regent Blanca of Sicily in 1410, 1664

Cornelius Gobelius, Bishop of Bamberg, 1648. Creator: Pieter de Jode II
Cornelius Gobelius, Bishop of Bamberg, 1648. Book: The Dignitaries at the Peace Conference of Munster 1648

Marcus Otto, 1600-1674, c17th century. Creator: Anon
Marcus Otto, 1600-1674, c17th century

"Compulsory Baptism. In 1500, after the Conquest of Granada, Ferdinand V... 11 March 1885
"Compulsory Baptism. In 1500, after the Conquest of Granada, Ferdinand V compelled the vanquished Moors to submit to the rite of Baptism", 11 March 1885. Puck magazine

Egyptian dignitary pays a visit, 1859. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas
Egyptian dignitary pays a visit, 1859. The dignitary drives a chariot pulled by a horse; two subjects accompany him. From a painting at the tomb of Amenhotepise in Thebes

Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; un des echevins de Liege presente a la foule le... 1919
Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; un des echevins de Liege presente a la foule le coussin d'or, sur lequel M Poincare a epingle la croix de la Legion d'honneur, 1919

Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; a Liege, le 24 juillet: la tribune officielle dressee...1919. Creator: Colin
Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; a Liege, le 24 juillet: la tribune officielle dressee sur la Place Saint-Lambert pour la remise de la croix de la Legion d'honneur a l'heroique ville

The Departure of a Dignitary from Middelburg, 1615. Creator: Adriaen van de Venne
The Departure of a Dignitary from Middelburg, 1615

The Reading of the Royal Proclamation of Peace and for a Day of Thanksgiving, at Edinburgh, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Reading of the Royal Proclamation of Peace and for a Day of Thanksgiving, at Edinburgh, 1856. Ceremony to mark the end of the Crimean War

Visit of the Grand Dignitaries of State to the Imperial Infant, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Grand Dignitaries of State to the Imperial Infant, [Paris], 1856....the Emperor received the felicitations of the Senate, Legislative Corps, Council of State

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, at Her Majesty's Reception of King Louis Philippe in Windsor... 1844
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, at Her Majesty's Reception of King Louis Philippe in Windsor Castle, October 8, 1844; after F. Winterhalter, 1891. From "The Graphic

Night fete at Tuileries, June 10, 1867, on the occasion of the visit of foreign sovereigns to the Universal Exhibition, current 1st arrondissement, between 1862 and 1872

The Lord Mayor Taking the Oath in the Court of the Lord Chief Justice, 1890. Creator: Sydney Prior Hall
The Lord Mayor Taking the Oath in the Court of the Lord Chief Justice, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

The Queen at the Station Hotel, at Hull, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Queen at the Station Hotel, at Hull, 1854. Queen Victoria visits Yorkshire by train. Amid the firing of artillery and shouts of welcome

Presentation of Addresses to Her Majesty, at the Station Hotel, Hull, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Addresses to Her Majesty, at the Station Hotel, Hull, 1854. Queen Victoria visits Yorkshire. At one end of a spacious room in the hotel, elaborately fitted up for the occasion

President Sadi Carnot surrounded by personalities from the Third Republic, in front... c1889
President Sadi Carnot surrounded by personalities from the Third Republic, in front of the Opera, c1889

Presentation of Addresses to Her Majesty, at Windsor Castle... 1850. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Addresses to Her Majesty, at Windsor Castle - the Ante-Room to St. George's-Hall, 1850. The City of London, the University of Oxford

Reception of Her Majesty at the Great Central Railway Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 1850. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Reception of Her Majesty at the Great Central Railway Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 1850. Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and children are greeted by dignitaries at the station...which her Majesty

Guildhall banquet for Prince, Princess of Wales, Illustrated London News
Scanned directly from The Illustrated London News, Saturday May 27, 1876. Guildhall banquet in honour of the Prince and Princess of Wales on their return from India

Turkey. Escort of a provincial governor Pasha. Engraving
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Escort of a provincial governor Pasha (higher rank in the Ottoman political and military system). Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Montaut

LITTER, C14/C15
A French seigneur is borne in a horse-drawn litter, accompanied by his guards on horseback Date: 14th - 15th centuries

Battle of the Queen Olga Grenadier Regiment in the Park of Coeilly, 30 November 1870, France
1900s, 19th-century, 30, acanthisitta chloris, acanthisitti, acanthisittidae, animals, aves, battles, birds, black, black-and-white, black-white, copy, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally

Historical image of Jerome, Eusebius Sophronius Jerome of Spagnletto, 347, 420, priest, confessor
1900s, 19th-century, 2 people, accurate, archive, art print, art prints, black, black-and-white, black-white, catholic, children, christian, clergyman, clergymen, copy, depiction, depictions

Princess Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Augusta Marie Luise Katharina, 30 September 1811, 7 January 1890, Germany
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Throne for a Pope, made by Hippolyte Sauvrezy, Paris, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original
1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, catholic, christian, church building, churches, cropped, depiction, depictions

Porta detta di S. Spirito alla Lungara del Sangallo, The Porta Santo Spirito, also Porta di Santo Spirito
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The Royal Court on a Journey, The Queen's Removal to Fontainebleau, France, ca 1700, Historic
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The Monument to Queen Louise in the Palace Garden at Hildburghausen in 1880, Thuringia, Germany, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, castell, castelo, castle garden, castle gardens

Prussian Army, Prussian Guard, Queen's Cuirassier Regiment, Pomeranian No
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Capitolii Novi Descriptio, The Description of the New Capitol. The Piazza del Campidoglio was designed by Michelangelo
17th-century, antica, art work, artistic, artistically, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, capitol square, catholic, central italy

Urban VIII 5 April 1568, 29 July 1644, was Pope of the Catholic Church from 1623 to 1644, historical Rome, Italy
17th-century, 3 people, 5, antica, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, catholic, central italy, christian, church building, churches, cities

Theatrum Cornelii Balbi Gaditani, historical Rome, Italy, digital reproduction of an original from the 17th century
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Domus P. S. Africanus (Ad S. Georgium in Velabre), The House of Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus
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Regis Reginae ac Principes et viri, Depicting some of the kings and queens of Rome, historical Rome, Italy
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Queen Rebto, daughter of Pharaoh Ramses II, Egypt, 19th Dynasty, History of Fashion, History of Costume, Historical
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Queen Tala, Wife of Pharaoh Amenophis III 18th Dynasty, Egypt, History of Fashion, History of Costume, Historical
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Italy, Venice, noble Venetian woman's traditional costume, here the Queen of Eppern and her lady, 15th century
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Portrait of John of Carondelet, Giovanni Carandolet, Archbishop of Palermo from 1520 to 1544, Sicily, Italy
1 person, 1900s, 19th-century, archbishops, bishop, bishops, black, black-and-white, black-white, christian, contemporary, copy, cropped, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, dignitaries

Bouquets being presented by red-cloaked Irish girls at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo)
2920852 Bouquets being presented by red-cloaked Irish girls at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Royal and Presidential carriages outside the Palace of French Arts at the opening of the Franco-British Exhibition
2906529 Royal and Presidential carriages outside the Palace of French Arts at the opening of the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Blue and white kraak dish painted with dignitaries, Wanli or Chongzheng, 1615-40 (porcelain)
PFR205996 Blue and white kraak dish painted with dignitaries, Wanli or Chongzheng, 1615-40 (porcelain) by Chinese School (17th century); diameter: 35.6 cm; Private Collection; © Paul Freeman

His Excellency the President of the Ministerial Council announcing the birth of... 1886. 1890. Creator: Unknown
His Excellency the President of the Ministerial Council announcing the birth of the young King of Spain at ythe Royal Palace, Madrid, 1886. 1890

Gerrit Schaep, 1628 (oil on wood)
5917403 Gerrit Schaep, 1628 (oil on wood) by Bailly, David (1584-1657); 67x51.3 cm; Slovenska Narodna Galeria, Bratislava

The Opening Ceremony of the Great Exhibition, London, 1851 (oil on canvas)
3744497 The Opening Ceremony of the Great Exhibition, London, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Wingfield, James Digman (1800-72); 139.7x106.7 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

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"Dignitary: A Glimpse into the Lives of Prominent Figures throughout History" Step back in time and witness the presence of dignitaries as they leave their mark on history. From Baden Powell with Transvaal Boy Scouts Association to Prince Waldemar of Prussia visiting Istanbul, these captivating images transport us to significant moments in time. Traveling through different eras, we encounter a snapshot from Cowdray Polo in 1939, where elegance and skill intertwine on the field. In contrast, an engraving showcases the grandeur surrounding Turkey's provincial governor Pasha and his escort during a bygone era. Delving further into history, we explore a medieval litter from the 14th or 15th century that symbolizes power and prestige. The Battle of Queen Olga Grenadier Regiment takes us back to France during the Franco-Prussian War, reminding us of the sacrifices made for nations' ambitions. The image of Jerome transports us to Naples in Italy as we admire this influential priest, confessor, theologian, and historian who left an indelible mark on religious scholarship. Princess Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach captures our attention next; her regal portrait reflects her role as a prominent figure in Germany's past. A throne fit for a Pope crafted by Hippolyte Sauvrezy reminds us of the opulence associated with papal authority. Meanwhile, Porta Santo Spirito stands tall among Rome's city gates—a testament to Pope Leo IV's vision during its construction centuries ago. Witnessing The Royal Court on a Journey allows us to envision how queens once traveled amidst lavish surroundings en route to Fontainebleau in France around 1700. Lastly, we find ourselves captivated by The Monument to Queen Louise standing proudly within Hildburghausen Palace Garden—an enduring tribute capturing Thuringia's rich heritage.