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Duke Of Clarence Collection

"The Duke of Clarence: A Royal Legacy and Tragic Fate" In the intricate tapestry of British history, the figure of the Duke of Clarence emerges as a captivating enigma

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: London Bridge (new), London, 1831

London Bridge (new), London, 1831
View of London Bridge, London, opened by King William IV and Queen Adelaide in 1831. In the foreground figures stand on decorated ships and barges looking towards the dome of St Pauls Cathedral

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: A Rowing Match at Richmond, 1793, (1942). Creator: Robert Clevely

A Rowing Match at Richmond, 1793, (1942). Creator: Robert Clevely
A Rowing Match at Richmond, 1793, (1942). Part of the Celebrations for the Duke of Clarences Birthday. Boats on the River Thames at Richmond, (now part of Greater London)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft

William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, (1932). The last Hanoverian king of Britain, William (1765-1837) succeeded his elder brother, George IV

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Edward VII with Queen Alexandra of Denmark and other members of the family, 1850

Edward VII with Queen Alexandra of Denmark and other members of the family, 1850
3330145 Edward VII with Queen Alexandra of Denmark and other members of the family, 1850; (add.info.: Photograph of Edward VII with Queen Alexandra of Denmark, the Duke of Clarence)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: British royal family 1892., 1892

British royal family 1892., 1892
3329583 British royal family 1892., 1892; (add.info.: British royal family 1892. L to R standing: Prince Albert, Duke of Clarence; Maud of Wales(later Queen of Norway); Queen Alexandra; Louise

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Children of King Edward VII, 1873

Children of King Edward VII, 1873
1576564 Children of King Edward VII, 1873; (add.info.: Photograph of the children of King Edward VII (1841-1910). (Standing Left to Right) Princess Royal and the Duke of Clarence

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: William IV, (c1911). Creator: Unknown

William IV, (c1911). Creator: Unknown
William IV, (c1911). King William IV of Great Britain and Ireland. From a water-colour by an unknown artist. In the National Portrait Gallery'

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Royal Betrothal - HRH Prince Albert Victor of Wales, 1891. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Betrothal - HRH Prince Albert Victor of Wales, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Betrothal - HRH Prince Albert Victor of Wales, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Installation of the Duke of Clarence at Reading as Provisional Grand Master of the Berkshire F

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

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover May 15th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Royal Betrothal - HSH Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, 1891. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Betrothal - HSH Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Betrothal - HSH Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Prince Albert Victor with the 'Elephant King'in a Jungle Waggon in Mysore, India, 1890

Prince Albert Victor with the "Elephant King"in a Jungle Waggon in Mysore, India, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Prince Albert Victor with the " Elephant King" in a Jungle Waggon in Mysore, India, 1890

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The late Duke of Clarence taking his Seat in the House of Lords (engraving)

The late Duke of Clarence taking his Seat in the House of Lords (engraving)
1614600 The late Duke of Clarence taking his Seat in the House of Lords (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Portrait of King Edward iV of England, Edward of York

Portrait of King Edward iV of England, Edward of York
6337235 Portrait of King Edward iV of England, Edward of York by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward iV of England, Edward of York)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The visit of the German Emperor, the Garden Party given at Marlborough House by the Prince

The visit of the German Emperor, the Garden Party given at Marlborough House by the Prince and Princess of Wales
1036294 The visit of the German Emperor, the Garden Party given at Marlborough House by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by Durand

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: A Scene in the New Farce Called The Rivals, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams

A Scene in the New Farce Called The Rivals, 1819. Creator: Charles Williams
A Scene in the New Farce Called The Rivals, 1819

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Disconsolate Sailor, 1811. Creator: Charles Williams

The Disconsolate Sailor, 1811. Creator: Charles Williams
The Disconsolate Sailor, 1811

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Death of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence: the late Dukes time at Trinity College

Death of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence: the late Dukes time at Trinity College, Cambridge (litho)
6014209 Death of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence: the late Dukes time at Trinity College, Cambridge (litho) by English School

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Duke of Clarence and Avondale at Scarborough (engraving)

The Duke of Clarence and Avondale at Scarborough (engraving)
1038191 The Duke of Clarence and Avondale at Scarborough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Clarence and Avondale at Scarborough)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Prince Albert Victor of Wales (engraving)

Prince Albert Victor of Wales (engraving)
1105247 Prince Albert Victor of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Albert Victor of Wales)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: 'A Pair of Spectacles'at Sandringham (engraving)

"A Pair of Spectacles"at Sandringham (engraving)
1062220 " A Pair of Spectacles" at Sandringham (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Pair of Spectacles" at Sandringham)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Prince Albert Victor (b / w photo)

Prince Albert Victor (b / w photo)
731924 Prince Albert Victor (b/w photo) by Downey, W. and D. (fl.1860-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale, pictured as a child)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Lubbers Hole, alisa The Crack d Jordan, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)

Lubbers Hole, alisa The Crack d Jordan, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)
3025375 Lubbers Hole, alisa The Crack d Jordan, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Death of Prince Albert Victor (engraving)

The Death of Prince Albert Victor (engraving)
1614583 The Death of Prince Albert Victor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Prince Albert Victor)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Queens Memorial Window to the Duke of Clarence in Crathie Church (litho)

The Queens Memorial Window to the Duke of Clarence in Crathie Church (litho)
1615671 The Queens Memorial Window to the Duke of Clarence in Crathie Church (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The late Duke of Clarence as an Officer of the 10th Hussars (engraving)

The late Duke of Clarence as an Officer of the 10th Hussars (engraving)
1614588 The late Duke of Clarence as an Officer of the 10th Hussars (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Opening of the New Royal Infirmary at Liverpool by the Duke of Clarence (engraving)

Opening of the New Royal Infirmary at Liverpool by the Duke of Clarence (engraving)
1596824 Opening of the New Royal Infirmary at Liverpool by the Duke of Clarence (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: 8 vignettes depicting eloquence, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795

8 vignettes depicting eloquence, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795
NCO191281 8 vignettes depicting eloquence, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: York Cottage, Sandringham (b / w photo)

York Cottage, Sandringham (b / w photo)
5209187 York Cottage, Sandringham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: York Cottage, Sandringham)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Shakespeares King Richard III: Daughter of the Duke of Clarence (litho)

Shakespeares King Richard III: Daughter of the Duke of Clarence (litho)
6023910 Shakespeares King Richard III: Daughter of the Duke of Clarence (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daughter of the Duke of Clarence)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Prince of Wales and his eldest son, Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence

The Prince of Wales and his eldest son, Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence
6014214 The Prince of Wales and his eldest son, Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence, at a shooting party on the royal estate at Sandringham, Norfolk, shortly before the Dukes death

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: A princely marriage (colour litho)

A princely marriage (colour litho)
2818254 A princely marriage (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A princely marriage)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The late Duke of Clarence, in the Albert Memorial Chapel, Windsor, an Empires Tribute (engraving)

The late Duke of Clarence, in the Albert Memorial Chapel, Windsor, an Empires Tribute (engraving)
1614609 The late Duke of Clarence, in the Albert Memorial Chapel, Windsor, an Empires Tribute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Duke of Clarence)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Duke of Clarence in India (engraving)

The Duke of Clarence in India (engraving)
1614601 The Duke of Clarence in India (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Clarence in India)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The late Duke of Clarence, Princess Louise (Duchess of Fife), and Prince George (b / w photo)

The late Duke of Clarence, Princess Louise (Duchess of Fife), and Prince George (b / w photo)
1614599 The late Duke of Clarence, Princess Louise (Duchess of Fife), and Prince George (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Duke of Clarence)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The late Duke of Clarence and Princess May of Teck (b / w photo)

The late Duke of Clarence and Princess May of Teck (b / w photo)
1614595 The late Duke of Clarence and Princess May of Teck (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Duke of Clarence and Princess May of Teck)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Prince of Wales and Family (b / w photo)

The Prince of Wales and Family (b / w photo)
1614589 The Prince of Wales and Family (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales and Family)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The late Duke of Clarence, Bulletin on the Norfolk Gate, Sandringham, 14 January 1892 (engraving)

The late Duke of Clarence, Bulletin on the Norfolk Gate, Sandringham, 14 January 1892 (engraving)
1614581 The late Duke of Clarence, Bulletin on the Norfolk Gate, Sandringham, 14 January 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Duke of Clarence)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Statue of the late Duke of Clarence as a Child, Sculptor, Mr F J Williamson (engraving)

Statue of the late Duke of Clarence as a Child, Sculptor, Mr F J Williamson (engraving)
1614670 Statue of the late Duke of Clarence as a Child, Sculptor, Mr F J Williamson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The late Duke of Clarence and Avondale (engraving)

The late Duke of Clarence and Avondale (engraving)
1614585 The late Duke of Clarence and Avondale (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Duke of Clarence and Avondale)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Sarcophagus of the late Duke of Clarence (b / w photo)

The Sarcophagus of the late Duke of Clarence (b / w photo)
1627319 The Sarcophagus of the late Duke of Clarence (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sarcophagus of the late Duke of Clarence)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Opening of the New North Parade at Scarborough by the Duke of Clarence (engraving)

Opening of the New North Parade at Scarborough by the Duke of Clarence (engraving)
1596493 Opening of the New North Parade at Scarborough by the Duke of Clarence (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell (engraving)

St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell (engraving)
1062670 St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns Gate, Clerkenwell)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Installation of the Duke of Clarence at Reading as Provincial Grand Master of the Berkshire

The Installation of the Duke of Clarence at Reading as Provincial Grand Master of the Berkshire Freemasons (engraving)
1038567 The Installation of the Duke of Clarence at Reading as Provincial Grand Master of the Berkshire Freemasons (engraving) by English School

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Caricature of Prince Albert Victor (colour litho)

Caricature of Prince Albert Victor (colour litho)
960348 Caricature of Prince Albert Victor (colour litho) by Faustin (Faustin Betbeder) (1847-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Albert Victor. Figaro Cartoon, December 30, 1874)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: Memorial Window for the late Duke of Clarence, Berkeley Chapel, Mayfair (engraving)

Memorial Window for the late Duke of Clarence, Berkeley Chapel, Mayfair (engraving)
1604806 Memorial Window for the late Duke of Clarence, Berkeley Chapel, Mayfair (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of Clarence Collection: The Duke of Clarence and Avondale (b / w photo)

The Duke of Clarence and Avondale (b / w photo)
3104217 The Duke of Clarence and Avondale (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Clarence and Avondale)




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"The Duke of Clarence: A Royal Legacy and Tragic Fate" In the intricate tapestry of British history, the figure of the Duke of Clarence emerges as a captivating enigma. Born into the Houses of York and Lancaster, he embodied the complex union that would shape England's destiny. With origins tracing back to Edward III and Henry VII, his lineage was adorned with armorial bearings and badges that symbolized power and authority. William IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1830, stands as a testament to this illustrious bloodline. The artistic portrayal by Rosalind Thornycroft captures his regal presence, reminding us of the grandeur associated with royalty. Yet amidst this splendor lies a dark chapter in history - the murder of Prince Edward after his capture by King Edward IV during the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471. This color lithograph from "A Chronicle of England" transports us back to those tumultuous times when political strife stained noble hands. Fast forward to 1890 in Mysore, India; we catch a glimpse of Prince Albert Victor alongside an intriguing character known as the "Elephant King. " This mysterious encounter hints at exotic adventures befitting a royal prince exploring distant lands. The late Duke himself takes center stage as he assumes his seat in the House of Lords through an evocative engraving. His presence echoes through time, representing both privilege and duty intertwined within aristocratic circles. King Edward IV also makes an appearance through an exquisite portrait showcasing his commanding stature as Edward of York. It serves as a reminder that behind every title lies human complexity - ambition entwined with vulnerability. Tragedy strikes again with Prince Albert Victor's private funeral service at Sandringham Church in Norfolk in 1892. Lithography immortalizes this somber moment when grief enveloped not only royalty but also all those who revered him. Amidst these somber events, lighter moments emerge.