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Duke Of York Collection (#3)

"The Duke of York: A Royal Legacy Through Time" Step into the rich history of the Duke of York, a title that has been held by prominent figures throughout the ages

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Death of Edmund Mortimer

Death of Edmund Mortimer
3789850 Death of Edmund Mortimer; (add.info.: Death of Edmund Mortimer, 5th Earl of March. Mortimer died of plague at Trim Castle, Ireland, in 1425, the heir to his estates was Richard Plantagenet)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Bermuda, St George, Rogues and Runners Museum, Duke of York Street

Bermuda, St George, Rogues and Runners Museum, Duke of York Street

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Prince Andrew reunited with family at Portsmouth - 17th September 1982

Prince Andrew reunited with family at Portsmouth - 17th September 1982

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Duke and Duchess of York with new Baby Princess Beatrice at her Christening

Duke and Duchess of York with new Baby Princess Beatrice at her Christening. Pictured with John Hapgood, Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Outside Chapel Royal in grounds of St Jamess Palace

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Publicans of the Hare and Hounds, Marsden, Brian and Jean Tillotson (centre)

Publicans of the Hare and Hounds, Marsden, Brian and Jean Tillotson (centre), help the children and parents celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Yorks marriage. 23rd July 1986

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Residents of Fenay Lea Drive, Waterloo, enjoy themselves in spite of the weather

Residents of Fenay Lea Drive, Waterloo, enjoy themselves in spite of the weather, to celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Yorks marriage. 23rd July 1986

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Even the rain couldn t dampen the royal wedding fever as people took to the streets

Even the rain couldn t dampen the royal wedding fever as people took to the streets to celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Yorks marriage

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Food, glorious food helps the street party at Browning Road, Sheepridge, go with a swing

Food, glorious food helps the street party at Browning Road, Sheepridge, go with a swing. Celebrations for the wedding of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah Ferguson. 23rd July 1986

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Queen Elizabeth II greets Prince Andrew on return from Falklands 1982 with Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II greets Prince Andrew on return from Falklands 1982 with Prince Philip and Princess Anne onboard HMS Invincible at Portsmouth docks. 17th September 1982

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Portrait of King George VI as a child when he was know as Prince Albert Duke of York

Portrait of King George VI as a child when he was know as Prince Albert Duke of York. 1901

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Sarah Ferguson with Prince Andrew Duke of York at Royal Ascot, June 1986

Sarah Ferguson with Prince Andrew Duke of York at Royal Ascot, June 1986

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Prince Andrew Duke Of York on his coming of age at 18 years old January 1978

Prince Andrew Duke Of York on his coming of age at 18 years old January 1978

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Prince Andrew Duke of York with his new wife Sarah Ferguson on their honeymoon

Prince Andrew Duke of York with his new wife Sarah Ferguson on their honeymoon on the royal yacht Britannia July 1986

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Prince Andrew sitting at a desk with hands together September 1979

Prince Andrew sitting at a desk with hands together September 1979

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Christening of Princess Beatrice, December 1988 The Duke ad Duchess of York with

Christening of Princess Beatrice, December 1988 The Duke ad Duchess of York with their daughter for the ceremony at St Jamess Palace

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: At the Parade of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, Adelaide, Australia, 1927, 1937. Creator: Unknown

At the Parade of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, Adelaide, Australia, 1927, 1937. Creator: Unknown
At the Parade of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, Adelaide, Australia: The King gives the Scout Handshake, 1927, 1937. His Royal Highness The Duke of York 1920-1936 became King George VI on 11 December

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Royal Lodge, Windsor: The Country Home of the Royal Family, 1937. Creator: Unknown

Royal Lodge, Windsor: The Country Home of the Royal Family, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Royal Lodge, Windsor: The Country Home of the Royal Family, 1937. A Grade II listed house in Windsor Great Park in Berkshire, England, known as the Royal Lodge since the late 1820s

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers

The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
The Death of Mortimer. (mid 19th century). Scene from Shakespeares " Henry VI", (act II scene V). Richard Plantagenet enters a cell in the Tower of London to find Edmund Mortimer lying

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Ampulla (or Golden Eagle) and the Spoon, 1937. Creator: Unknown

The Ampulla (or Golden Eagle) and the Spoon, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Ampulla (or Golden Eagle) and the Spoon, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: St. Edwards Crown, 1937. Creator: Unknown

St. Edwards Crown, 1937. Creator: Unknown
St. Edwards Crown, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Kings Interest in Sport, 1931, (1937). Creator: Unknown

The Kings Interest in Sport, 1931, (1937). Creator: Unknown
The Kings Interest in Sport, c1931, (1937). England v Scotland, 1931. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The King and Queen with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret on the Balcony

The King and Queen with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret on the Balcony of Buckingham Palace on VE-Day, 8 May 1945

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: H. R. H. The Duke of York, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, H. R. H. Prince Henry, H. M. The Queen, H

H. R. H. The Duke of York, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, H. R. H. Prince Henry, H. M. The Queen, H
H.R.H. The Duke of York, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, H.R.H. Prince Henry, H.M. The Queen, H.M. The King, H.R.H. Princess Mary, 1921

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Prince Albert at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1910

Prince Albert at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1910. Prince Albert (1895-1952, later King George VI) in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Duke and Duchess of York aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1933

The Duke and Duchess of York aboard HMY Victoria and Albert, 1933. Prince Albert (1895-1952), the future King George VI, and his wife Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) on board the royal yacht

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Union Jack flags and Duke of York monument, London, England

Union Jack flags and Duke of York monument, London, England

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Duke of York Column, London, England

The Duke of York Column, London, England
6317593 The Duke of York Column, London, England by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Duke of York Column, London, England, 19th century)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Farewell Banquet to the Duke of Cambridge, by Members of the United Service Club

Farewell Banquet to the Duke of Cambridge, by Members of the United Service Club, at the Hotel Metropole
1100571 Farewell Banquet to the Duke of Cambridge, by Members of the United Service Club, at the Hotel Metropole, on 11 November, HRH the Prince of Wales in the Chair (litho) by Wilson

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington
1599088 Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Victoria and Albert Museum at South Kensington, the Queens Arrival at the Pavilion (engraving) by Begg

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Portrait of Anne Carnegie, Countess of Southesk, wife to James Carnegie, formerly Lady Anne Hamilton

Portrait of Anne Carnegie, Countess of Southesk, wife to James Carnegie, formerly Lady Anne Hamilton
6340236 Portrait of Anne Carnegie, Countess of Southesk, wife to James Carnegie, formerly Lady Anne Hamilton, notorious for her affair with the Duke of York, c by Holl, B

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Centenary Cattle Show of the Smithfield Club at Islington (litho)

The Centenary Cattle Show of the Smithfield Club at Islington (litho)
1606809 The Centenary Cattle Show of the Smithfield Club at Islington (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: 'The Health of the Khedive', His Highness bowing in Acknowledgment of the Toast in his Honour at

"The Health of the Khedive", His Highness bowing in Acknowledgment of the Toast in his Honour at
1599892 " The Health of the Khedive", His Highness bowing in Acknowledgment of the Toast in his Honour at the Guildhall Banquet on 3 July (engraving) by Begg

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The York christening at Windsor, the Bishop of Winchester receiving the Infant Prince from

The York christening at Windsor, the Bishop of Winchester receiving the Infant Prince from the Queen (litho)
1599848 The York christening at Windsor, the Bishop of Winchester receiving the Infant Prince from the Queen (litho) by Begg

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Susan Armine, Lady Bellasys, widow of Sir Henry Bellasys, mistress to the Duke of York

Susan Armine, Lady Bellasys, widow of Sir Henry Bellasys, mistress to the Duke of York, one of the Windsor Beauties, d
6340241 Susan Armine, Lady Bellasys, widow of Sir Henry Bellasys, mistress to the Duke of York, one of the Windsor Beauties, d by Wright, Thomas (1792-1849); (add.info.: Susan Armine, Lady Bellasys)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Elizabeth or Margaret, Lady Denham, wife of Sir John Denham, daughter of Sir William Brooke

Elizabeth or Margaret, Lady Denham, wife of Sir John Denham, daughter of Sir William Brooke
6340206 Elizabeth or Margaret, Lady Denham, wife of Sir John Denham, daughter of Sir William Brooke, mistress of the Duke of York, one of the Beauties of Windsor, 1647-1667 by Wright

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Church House at Westminster, Opening of the Great Hall by the Duke

The Church House at Westminster, Opening of the Great Hall by the Duke and Duchess of York on 11 February (litho)
1605078 The Church House at Westminster, Opening of the Great Hall by the Duke and Duchess of York on 11 February (litho) by Begg

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Premiers Garden Party at Hatfield (engraving)

The Premiers Garden Party at Hatfield (engraving)
1599090 The Premiers Garden Party at Hatfield (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Premiers Garden Party at Hatfield)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Hackney Horse-Show at the Agricultural Hall, Arrival of the Royal Party (litho)

The Hackney Horse-Show at the Agricultural Hall, Arrival of the Royal Party (litho)
1597224 The Hackney Horse-Show at the Agricultural Hall, Arrival of the Royal Party (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Brides Procession passing to the Chapel, Buckingham Palace (engraving)

The Brides Procession passing to the Chapel, Buckingham Palace (engraving)
1606134 The Brides Procession passing to the Chapel, Buckingham Palace (engraving) by Davis, Lucien (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brides Procession passing to the Chapel)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937. Creator: Unknown

The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937. From " The Sphere - Coronation Record Number". [The Sphere, London, 1937]. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Portrait of Mary of Modena, c. 1673. Creator: Nicholas Dixon, Attributed to English, c

Portrait of Mary of Modena, c. 1673. Creator: Nicholas Dixon, Attributed to English, c
Portrait of Mary of Modena, c.1673

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Duke of Aumerle, son to the Duke of York (engraving)

Duke of Aumerle, son to the Duke of York (engraving)
3649953 Duke of Aumerle, son to the Duke of York (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Aumerle, son to the Duke of York. Richard II)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: James, Duke of York and Albany (engraving)

James, Duke of York and Albany (engraving)
3622505 James, Duke of York and Albany (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James, Duke of York and Albany (1633-1701). The future King James II of England

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Christening of HRH Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary (b / w photo)

Christening of HRH Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary (b / w photo)
3643052 Christening of HRH Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christening of HRH Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week (engraving)

Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week (engraving)
1627323 Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Cowes during the Regatta Week)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Parting of Queen Elizabeth Wydville and her Son, the Duke of York, 1483 (engraving)

Parting of Queen Elizabeth Wydville and her Son, the Duke of York, 1483 (engraving)
671160 Parting of Queen Elizabeth Wydville and her Son, the Duke of York, 1483 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"The Duke of York: A Royal Legacy Through Time" Step into the rich history of the Duke of York, a title that has been held by prominent figures throughout the ages. From its origins to its enduring significance, this caption explores the multifaceted nature of this esteemed position. At Newmarket Race Course in 1940, amidst thundering hooves and cheering crowds, the Duke of York's presence added an air of regality to the prestigious event. His passion for equestrian pursuits mirrored his predecessors' love for horses and their involvement in sporting endeavors. Delving deeper into history, "The Houses of York and Lancaster" publication from 1926 sheds light on how these two influential families intertwined through marriage and conflict. This genealogical masterpiece showcases their heraldic symbols and badges, encapsulating centuries-old rivalries culminating in a union that shaped England's destiny. Inaugurating a new era was the inaugural train ride on RHDR (Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway) on August 5th, 1926. The Duke's presence symbolized progress as he embarked upon this modern mode of transportation with grace and dignity. Adorned with King George V's Orb and Sceptre in 1937, we witness a moment where tradition meets contemporary royalty. These timeless artifacts represent power passed down through generations – a reminder that each Duke carries forward an illustrious legacy rooted in monarchy. A glimpse into family life reveals heartwarming scenes at Sandringham estate where future kings Prince Charles and the Duke of York spent cherished moments together. These engraved images capture their innocence while hinting at their destinies as heirs to the throne. Celebrations were aplenty during King George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935 when people rejoiced under his benevolent rule. Amongst them stood our beloved Duke - an embodiment of loyalty towards his fatherland alongside fellow countrymen who celebrated a reign marked by progress and unity.