King Of Great Britain And Ireland Collection (#7)

William III, 1935. King William III. William III of England (1650-1702), also known as William II of Scotland and William III of Orange

William IV, 1935. William IV (1765-1837) was King of the United Kingdom and King of Hanover from 26 June 1830 until his death

King Charles in the Oak, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Henrietta Maria, 1935. Henrietta Maria of France, Queen Consort of King Charles I of England. The youngest daughter of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici

Alexandra of Denmark, 1935. Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) was Queen of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Empress of India as the wife of King Edward VII.From Kings & Queens of

Edward VII, 1935. Edward VII (1841-1910) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910

Greenwich Royal Observatory, Greenwich Park, London. The observatory was built by Christopher Wren (1632-1723) on the orders of Charles II with the aim of providing accurate navigation tables

Coat of arms of Charles I, York, North Yorkshire

Charles II on Custom House, Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Portrait of George I of Great Britain. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Portrait of George I in Anointment Robe. Artist: Kneller, Sir Gotfrey (1646-1723)
Portrait of George I in Anointment Robe. Found in the collection of Historisches Museum Hannover

Charles II, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

King Charles the First after his retreat from York to Nottingham, c1787
King Charles the First after his retreat from York to Nottingham, ordering the Royal Standard to be erected on the Castle, c1787

King Charles the First in the House of Commons, c1787
King Charles the First in the House of Commons, demanding the Five impeached Members to be delivered up to his Authority, c1787

William & Mary, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
William & Mary, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Charles II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Charles II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Charles I, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Charles I, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

William III, c1787. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England: From the Earliest Authentic Records, and most Genuine Historical Evidence, to the Winter of the Year 1784

George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, the great Favourite of Charles I, stabbed, c1787
George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, the great Favourite of Charles I. stabbed at Portsmouth by Felton the Assassin, c1787

Edward VII as Prince of Wales, New York, 1860, 1860, (1939). Artist: Mathew Brady
Edward VII as Prince of Wales, New York, 1860, 1860, (1939). Edward VII (Albert Edward, 1841-1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King of the Commonwealth Realms

Exeter Salt, 1953. Artist: Johann Hass
Exeter Salt, 1953. The piece (1630) is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

St. Edwards Crown with which the Sovereign is crowned, 1953. St Edwards Crown, the official coronation crown of British monarchs and part of the Crown Jewels

The head of the Sceptre with the Cross, 1953. Artist: Robert Viner
The head of the Sceptre with the Cross, 1953. The piece was commissioned in 1661 for the coronation of Charles II and is now part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London

The Prince and Princess of Wales with the infant Prince Albert Victor, 1864 (1910). Artist: Vernon Heath
The Prince and Princess of Wales with the infant Prince Albert Victor, 1864 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

A Slipper-maker, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Slipper-maker, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

A State Elephant in all its Trappings, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A State Elephant in all its Trappings, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

An Elephant of Central India, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Elephant of Central India, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Baluch Chiefs on Durbar Day, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Baluch Chiefs on Durbar Day, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

From Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
From Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Viceroy reviewing the Troops, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Viceroy reviewing the Troops, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Spear-bearer from Jind, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Spear-bearer from Jind, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

In the Retainers Procession, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
In the Retainers Procession, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Some Native Vehicles, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Some Native Vehicles, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Standard-bearer, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Standard-bearer, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Veterans of the Mutiny on the Great Day, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Veterans of the Mutiny on the Great Day, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Paithan Horseman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Paithan Horseman, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Jaipur Horseman, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Jaipur Horseman, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Royal Retainer of Rajgarh, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Retainer from Jind, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Native Bullock-cart from Bikanir, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

State Entry, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
State Entry, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911, at the height of the British Empire to mark the succession of an Emperor or

Camelry from Alwar, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Camelry from Alwar, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Race Before Charles II, by Francis Barlow, c1650-1680, (1911). Artist: Francis Barlow
A Race Before Charles II, by Francis Barlow, c1650-1680, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Red House, Near York, In The Time of Charles I, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

King Edward VII, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

A Standard-bearer of Cutch, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Standard-bearer of Cutch, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

A Shan Chief and his Wife, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Shan Chief and his Wife, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

A Hawksman of Rajgarh, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Hawksman of Rajgarh, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

A Soldier of the Maharaja of Sikkim, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Soldier of the Maharaja of Sikkim, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

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"Royalty and Racing: A Glimpse into the Kings of Great Britain and Ireland" Step back in time to the prestigious Newmarket Race Course in 1940, where the kings of Great Britain and Ireland reveled in their passion for horse racing. The echoes of history resonate as we witness Charles I engaging with Speaker Lenthall around 1850, a captivating moment frozen in time by an unknown creator. Transporting us further back, a regal portrait of King Charles II from 1907 captures his majestic presence. His love for equestrian pursuits is evident as we delve into "The Princes Second Derby" of 1900, witnessing Diamond Jubilee triumphantly crossing the finish line under an unknown artist's skilled hand. Edward VII takes center stage amidst the early 1900s, exuding charisma and charm that defined his reign. Meanwhile, Sir John Nicholas gazes at us through Peter Lely's masterful brushstrokes in his timeless portrait from 1667. Immerse yourself in the fashion trends during the reigns of Charles I, Charles II, and James II with vivid illustrations dating back to 1640-1686. These glimpses offer insight into not only their rule but also their sartorial choices that shaped an era. Diamond Jubilee celebrations resound through history as we commemorate this grand event from 1911. Persimmon gallops alongside it—a symbol of endurance and victory captured forever by an anonymous artist's skillful hands. Delving deeper into lineage, Prince Edward of Wales—our future King Edward VII—graces our vision with youthful poise captured by W&D Downey's lens in 1890. Alongside him stands Alexandra Queen Consort—a pillar supporting her husband throughout his reign—in a photograph taken around the same period. Finally, William Faithorne immortalizes King Charles II between 1660-1670—an iconic figure whose reign marked a significant era in British history.