Occasion Collection (#27)

Our crowned King and Queen on the historic Buckingham Palace
Balcony scene after Coronation of King George VI. Showing, from left to right, four of the Queens train bearers, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother)

The Crowning of Queen Elizabeth II / Coronation
The supreme moment during the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II with the Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on the monarchs head

Horse and Hound Ball
Hunt evening dress and evening gowns at the Horse and Hound Ball at Grosvenor House in London. Many Masters of Hounds were present. Date: 1951

Royal family at Trooping of the Colour
Queen Mary, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret in an open topped coach at the Trooping of the Colour on 9 June 1938. Date: 1938

Eight faces looking over a wall -- they are expecting the King and Queen to pass by. first published 1879

Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth
Queen Mary and her granddaughter Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) on the occasion of the latters 18th birthday, 21 April 1944. Date: 1944

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh - Remembrance servi
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh singing during the remembrance service held at the Cenotaph in London annually. Date: 1952

Coronation Procession, Westminster Abbey, London
The Coronation Procession of King George V and Queen Mary arriving outside Westminster Abbey, London. Date: 22 June 1911

Front cover of the Sphere Silver Jubilee Record
This special cover for the Spheres Silver Jubilee Record is silver and features a royal carriage and attendant guards and footmen. 1935

Coronation Procession, Fleet Street, London
The Coronation Procession of King George V and Queen Mary making its way along Fleet Street, London. Date: 22 June 1911

The Queen drives through rain to the House of Lords
The Queen takes the ceremonial drive by carriage to Westminster for the Opening of the 41st Parliament of the United Kingdom

Danish royal visitors leaving Victoria Station on their way to Buckingham Palace -- state procession with a carriage containing Queen Ingrid of Denmark, Queen Elizabeth

Princess Elizabeth uses the Pigeon Post
Photograph of the Queen Elizabeth (b. 1926) when Princess Elizabeth, together with her sister Princess Margaret in the grounds of Buckingham Palace

Eglinton Tournament 9
The ball : after the fighting, the flirting - the Earls 2000 guests feast and dance in the ballroom constructed specially for the occasion. Date: 30 August 1839

Eglinton Tournament 4
The Queen of Beauty - Lady Seymour - rides to the lists with her attendant ladies. Not only participants but many spectators wear medieval costume for the occasion. Date: 30 August 1839

Malta / Valletta Feast
Governors Palace, Valletta: feast for children on the occasion of Victorias Diamond Jubilee Date: 1897

Royal procession at Westminster Abbey, London
A royal procession at Westminster Abbey, as part of Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee. Date: 10 July 1887

Cheapside / Cross / Conduit
Cheapside, City of London: north-east view with Cross and Conduit, on the occasion of Mary de Medicis visit to Charles I and Henrietta Maria Date: 17th century

Malta / Valletta Governor
Governors Palace, Valletta: the Governor leaving the building on the occasion of Victorias Diamond Jubilee Date: 1897

Shooting Apple Trees
In Devonshire, on Twelfth Eve, countryfolk go into the orchards and shoot at one of the best trees, to ensure a good fruit crop : much cider is drunk on this occasion... Date: 1851

The Royal Marriage
Formal group portrait taken on the occasion of the marriage of Princess Margaret of Connaught to Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden in June 1905

Edwardian garden party, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
A smart Edwardian garden party taking place in the grounds of a large country house in Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales

Procession of dignitaries, Haverfordwest, South Wales
A special occasion in the High Street and Castle Square area of Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales, possibly for the unveiling of a memorial to Boer War soldiers

William Whitelaw at Met Police cadets parade
William Whitelaw (1918-1999), Conservative politician, with police commissioners, inspecting Metropolitan Police cadets during a parade

Duchess of Gloucester at Met Police cadets parade
Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester (b 1946) with police commissioners at a parade of Metropolitan Police cadets

Coronation Procession in Whitehall, London
The Royal Coach containing King George V and Queen Mary in Whitehall on the return journey to Buckingham Palace

Reopening of Blackfriars Bridge, London
Scene at the reopening of Blackfriars Bridge, London, showing Sir Melvill Beachcroft, Chairman of the London County Council, shaking hands with the Lord Mayor of London after the ceremony

Fireworks at Floors Castle
The Queens visit to the Scottish border. Fireworks and beacons viewed from Floors Castle in Kelso on the occasion of Queen Victorias visit

Queens 27th birthday portrait on Tatler cover
Queen Elizabeth II posed for her portrait on the occasion of her 27th birthday, wearing a diadem originally reset for Queen Victoria and a Russian fringe style diamond necklace

Coronation Procession leaving Buckingham Palace
The Coronation Procession leaving Buckingham Palace, with King George V and Queen Mary in the coach

Trooping the Colour on George Vs Birthday
Trooping the Colour in Whitehall, Central London, on King George Vs birthday

George V receiving address, Grays Inn, London
King George V receiving an Address from the Benchers (senior lawyers) at Grays Inn, London. Queen Mary sits next to him in an open carriage

Historic Meeting / Reval
NICOLAS II OF RUSSIA pictured with his wife and children at Reval (now Tallin) in Estonia on the occasion of his historic meeting with his uncle Edward VII

Princess Elizabeth of York out riding with King George VI a
Photograph of the Queen Elizabeth, when Princess Elizabeth, with her father, King George VI (1895-1952) and her sister, Princess Margaret (1930-2002)

Princess Elizabeth of York uses the Pigeon Post
Photograph of the Queen Elizabeth (b. 1926) when Princess Elizabeth, together with her sister Princess Margaret in the grounds of Buckingham Palace

The Lumberers Arch, Ottawa, 1860
Engraving showing the Lumberers Arch at Ottawa, erected on the occasion of the Prince of Waless visit to Canada, 1860

Review at Gibraltar
A review is held on the occasion of a visit by royal dukes of Edinburgh and Connaught

Toison D or Order
Philippe le Bon, duc de Bourgogne, on the occasion of his marriage to Isabelle de l Espagne, creates the order of the TOISON D OR (Golden Fleece)

Cape to Ciaro railway, the first engine to reach Salisbury
The Cape to Ciaro Railway, on June 19th 1899 celebrations began at Beira to signalise the opening of the line to Salisbury. Pictured here is the first engine to reach Salisbury

Peruvians Honour the Sun
Peruvians feast in honour of the Sun, an occasion on which a number of animals lose their lives

Cyclists at a European Frontier on a Penny Farthing
Engraving showing two English cyclists on Penny Farthing or Ordinary bicycles reaching a Border post as they travel across Europe

French Harvest Festival
In the Touraine, the end of the harvest is the occasion for celebration - a feast for the farmworkers and a ball in the village square

The informal luncheon at the meet of the Devon and Somerset
An alfresco lunch served during a hunt meeting of the Devon and Somerset staghounds, showing several ladies and gentlemen seated on the ground around a picnic

Football by the new electric light at Kennington Oval
Engraving showing spectators and players at a football match between the Wanderers and the Clapham Rovers illuminated by the new lighting system

Royal Academy Private View
A private view: as much a social occasion as a cultural event

Victoria in 1837
QUEEN VICTORIA Attired in her Robes of state on the occasion of proceeding to the House of Lords

Revolutionary Celebrate
The Champ de Mars, Paris, seen from across the Seine, on the occasion of the commemoration of the fall of the Bastille when thousands of Parisians gathered to celebrate

Lenin Inspecting Guards
VLADIMIR LENIN Russian statesman, inspecting guards on an official occasion

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From Hegel to Napoleon, history has witnessed grand occasions that shaped nations. The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 stands as a remarkable milestone, with Lady Delamere radiating elegance in her Coronation outfit. A ceremonial spectacle at Windsor Castle showcased the regal splendor that captivated hearts. Lower Lemon Street in Truro, Cornwall takes us back to 1911, where tradition and celebration filled the air. The Army's jubilant festivities on their Queen's birthday exemplify loyalty and honor. As Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, a new era dawned upon the nation. Centuries apart yet united by occasion, Lower Lemon Street in Truro transports us once again to 1911 when joyous revelry echoed through its streets. Commemorating 100 years of the RAF reminds us of bravery soaring high above our skies. On Croatia's Island of Vis, an enchanting occasion unfolds against breathtaking landscapes - a testament to unity and beauty. With pride beaming from every corner, The Queen commands as Captain-General with grace and dignity unmatched. Let our voices unite as we sing the British National Anthem - a symbol of patriotism echoing through generations.