King William Iv Collection

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

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)

Sovereigns of the House of Hanover; King George I, King George II, King George III, King George IV, King William IV
958057 Sovereigns of the House of Hanover; King George I, King George II, King George III, King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria (chromolitho) by English School

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

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'

Portrait of King George III of England, his wife Queen Charlotte and their family in 1770. On the far left, Prince William (holding a parrot) future King William IV of England

William IV of the United Kingdom, 19th century (print)
3585969 William IV of the United Kingdom, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Portrait of William IV of the United Kingdom (1765-1837)

King William IV, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub. London, c. 1890
3555499 King William IV, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: King William IV, 1765 to 1837)

Prince William Henry as midshipman Later King William IV
6266137 Prince William Henry as midshipman Later King William IV by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Prince William Henry, 1765-1837, later William IV)

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

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

King William IV (coloured engraving)
3656896 King William IV (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Ancient Shoes (engraving)
1055608 Ancient Shoes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Shoes. Illustration for The Graphic)

King William IV (aquatint)
958050 King William IV (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV. Illustration for Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings)

King William IV proroguing parliament, April 1831 (engraving)
820094 King William IV proroguing parliament, April 1831 (engraving) by Melville, Harden Sidney (c.1837-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV proroguing parliament, April 1831)

The Coronation of King William IV: The Royal Procession (engraving)
608039 The Coronation of King William IV: The Royal Procession (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of King William IV)

King William IV (colour litho)
6025103 King William IV (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV)

Coronation of William IV & Queen Adelaide
LLM457845 Coronation of William IV & Queen Adelaide by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of William IV & Queen Adelaide)

Installation of the Prince of Wales as Regent (engraving)
654684 Installation of the Prince of Wales as Regent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Installation of the Prince of Wales as Regent)

King William IVs coach at Gretna Green, Scotland (b / w photo)
3627214 King William IVs coach at Gretna Green, Scotland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IVs coach at Gretna Green, Scotland)

King William IV (colour litho)
3642160 King William IV (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV)

Royal Statues (engraving)
1616908 Royal Statues (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Statues. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 March 1843)

William IV (engraving)
663714 William IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William IV. Illustration from Cassells History of England (special edition, A W Cowan, c 1890)

William IV (chromolitho)
669068 William IV (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William IV. Illustration for The History of England by David Hume et al (John Scott)

King William IV (engraving)
663594 King William IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson)

View in the nave of Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide (engraving)
608052 View in the nave of Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide (engraving) by English School

Augusta Georgina Frederica Fitzclarence, daughter of Lord Frederic Fitzclarence, illegitimate son of King William IV
5912907 Augusta Georgina Frederica Fitzclarence, daughter of Lord Frederic Fitzclarence, illegitimate son of King William IV

His Most Gracious Majesty William Henry IV (engraving)
818966 His Most Gracious Majesty William Henry IV (engraving) by Dawe, Henry (1790-1848) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Most Gracious Majesty William Henry IV. Published in 1847)

Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide (engraving)
584570 Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The remains of King William IV lying in state in the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle (engraving)
584900 The remains of King William IV lying in state in the Waterloo Chamber at Windsor Castle (engraving) by English School

King William IV at home with his family (coloured engraving)
611357 King William IV at home with his family (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the Duke of Clarence (litho)
982213 Portrait of the Duke of Clarence (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Clarence)

King William IV (engraving)
812932 King William IV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV. The Reform Monarch of Great Britain)

The King Proroguing Parliament, April 1831 (engraving)
2800802 The King Proroguing Parliament, April 1831 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King Proroguing Parliament, April 1831.); © Look and Learn

King William IV
LLM456794 King William IV by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV. Victorian scrap, probably produced by Raphael Tuck.); © Look and Learn

King William IV and Adelaide at the Guildhall, London, 1834 (engraving)
586108 King William IV and Adelaide at the Guildhall, London, 1834 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV and Adelaide at the Guildhall)

Invitation to the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide (engraving)
584569 Invitation to the Coronation of King William IV and Queen Adelaide (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victorian scrap: King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria
LLM462565 Victorian scrap: King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV, King William IV, Queen Victoria)

Portrait Of King William The Fourth (1765-1837), 1838. Creator: David Wilkie
Portrait Of King William The Fourth (1765-1837), 1838

The State Cerberus, A Leaf Out of the AEnead, Freely Translated, December 11, 1834

Three Loafers (Trois Originaux), 1836-41. Creator: Alfred E. Baker
Three Loafers (Trois Originaux), 1836-41

Swing Caught at Last, 1835. Creator: John Doyle
Swing Caught at Last, 1835. Former Lord Chancellor Henry Brougham stands in the dock, as Sir Robert Peel explains his crime of incendiarism to judge King William IV

New State Omnibus, or the Man wot is Cad... 1834. Creator: John Doyle
New State Omnibus, or the Man wot is Cad to the Man wot was Cad to the Man wot drove the Sovereign, 1834. John Bull says Time ; Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

An Interesting Group, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
An Interesting Group, 1833. The teenage Maria II of Portugal; King William IV of Britain; Marias supporter Joao Jose Xavier, Conde de Carvalhal. Satirical cartoon by H.B. (John Doyle)

The Fall of Icarus, 1834. Creator: John Doyle
The Fall of Icarus, 1834. Lord Brougham portrayed as Icarus of Greek myth, who flew too close to the Sun with wings made of wax

King William IV, (c1830s?). Creator: Unknown
King William IV, (c1830s?). Portrait of William IV (1765-1837), King of the United Kingdom, in the ceremonial robes he wore at his coronation on 8 September 1831

Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Lyndhurst, c1830, (c1884). John Copley, 1st Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), British lawyer and politician educated at a private school and Trinity College, Cambridge

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King William IV, also known as the Sailor King, was a prominent figure in the history of Great Britain and Ireland. Born on August 21, 1765, he belonged to the House of Hanover and came from a lineage of influential sovereigns including King George I, King George II, and King George III. In his early years, Prince William showed great promise as he held a parrot in an iconic portrait alongside his family members - his father being King George III and mother Queen Charlotte. Little did they know that this young prince would one day ascend to the throne himself. William IV's reign began in 1830 after the death of his older brother, King George IV. Despite facing numerous challenges during his time as king, including political unrest and social reforms sweeping across Europe at that time period; William IV managed to leave a lasting impact on British society. Often depicted with regal poise in various portraits throughout history, such as Rosalind Thornycroft's artistic representation or those found in historical publications like "The National and Domestic History of England" by William Aubrey; these images capture both the dignity and character embodied by this monarch. However, it is not just through formal representations that we remember him. Charles Williams' creations like "A Scene in the New Farce Called The Rivals" or "The Disconsolate Sailor" provide glimpses into everyday life during William IV's era - showcasing moments filled with humor or melancholy. Known for his love for sailing which earned him the nickname "Sailor King, " William IV had an adventurous spirit that resonated with many people. His midshipman days are immortalized through depictions like "Prince William Henry as midshipman Later King William IV. " As part of The House of Hanover dynasty who ruled over Great Britain for several generations before Queen Victoria took over after him; there is no doubt that King William IV played a significant role in shaping the history of his time.