Pageantry Collection

Grenadier Guards march to Wellington Barracks after Changing the Guard ceremony, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dewars advertisement
This advertisement for Dewars " White Label" Scotch whiskey encourages viewers to celebrate the Coronation with " the finest drink in the world"

The Coronation Coach
The State coach, weighing 4 tonnes, which first appeared on the streets of London at an opening of Parliament by George III has been used at every Royal coronation since that of George IV

Coronation Procession, 1953
Double page spread artists impression of the Coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II showing the various military and ceremonial representatives of the UK and Commonwealth

Officers of Arms of the Heralds College, 1952
Participants in the Coronation Ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II. The Officers of Arms of the Heralds College (l to r): Bluemantle, J A Frere; Windsor Herald, R P Graham-Vivian; Richmond Herald

Coronation procession at Oxford Circus, 1953
The colour and pageantry of the Coronation procession - detachments of the Foot Guards marching along Oxford Street into Oxford Circus showing the vast crowds lining the decorated route. Date: 1953

The Triumph of the Archduchess Isabella (1556-1633) in the Brussels Ommeganck of
WMA69871 The Triumph of the Archduchess Isabella (1556-1633) in the Brussels Ommeganck of Sunday 31st May 1615 (oil on canvas) (see 75629 for detail) by Alsloot

Soldiers at Trooping the Colour 2012, The Queens Birthday Parade, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coronation 1953, Queen Elizabeth II in golden State coach
Queen Elizabeth II drives through Trafalgar Square in central London in the golden State coach on the way to Westminster Abbey for her Coronation on 2 June 1953. Date: 1953

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
General view of the State Procession down the Nave led by H. M. The Queen, flanked by her Maids of Honour after the Coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey on June 2nd 1953. 1953

Band of the Scots Guards lead the procession from Buckingham Palace, Changing the Guard, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Garter ceremony, St. Georges Chapel, Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gibraltar Regiment Band with goat mascot, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Royal carriage outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Horse Guards at Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Number 1935
Front cover of The Illustrated London News conjuring up the pomp and pageantry of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V with a parade of liveried riders

Tsar Nicholas II at the opening ceremony of the first Duma, St Petersburg, Russia, 1906. The Duma, the elected legislative assembly of the Russian Empire

Coronation Procession, Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II arriving in the gold state coach at Westminster Abbey for her Coronation on 2 June 1953. The coach and liveried footmen

Royal Wedding 1947 - bridal procession
The Irish Coach containing Princess Elizabeth and her father, King George VI, swings into Trafalgar Square on its way to Westminster Abbey for the marriage of the Princess to Lieutenant Philip

Coronation 1953 - Procession of Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother passes along the nave of Westminster Abbey en route from the Annexe for the Coronation of her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953

Royal Navy parade, Coronation day, 1953
A contingent of the Royal Navy gives a superb display of marching skill as they reach Marble Arch. The three columns are seen at the moment of dividing. 1953

Burberrys Coronation advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Burberrys raincoats featuring a practically and stylishly clad couple all prepared for watching the procession at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Date: 1953

Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma
3846960 Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma, 8 November 1519)

God crown you with a crown of glory and righteousness. 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms

Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Bystander Royal Wedding Number front cover - George VI
Front cover of The Bystander magazines Royal Wedding Number, celebrating the marriage of Prince Albert of York (the future King George VI) to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26 April 1923

Tatler front cover, Horse Guards, 1958
Front cover of The Tatler magazine featuring a picture of the Queens horses on their daily march past Wellington Arch and down the Mall for the Changing of the Guard ceremony

Household Cavalry at the 2012 Trooping the Colour ceremony on the Mall and at Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coronation 1937 - procession after ceremony
First sight of King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth after they had left Westminster Abbey for the processional drive back to Buckingham Palace

St Pauls Cathedral, London, venue of the service of prayer and thanksgiving on the Silver Jubilee of King George V
5233625 St Pauls Cathedral, London, venue of the service of prayer and thanksgiving on the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935 (colour litho) by Brewer

British royal crowns and sceptre (colour litho)
5996555 British royal crowns and sceptre (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British royal crowns and sceptre)

King George V and Queen Mary on the Thames on board the State Barge, visiting Henley Regatta, 1912 (colour litho)
5996559 King George V and Queen Mary on the Thames on board the State Barge, visiting Henley Regatta, 1912 (colour litho) by English School

The Delhi Durbar, India (colour litho)
2779779 The Delhi Durbar, India (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Delhi Durbar, India)

The Key of England celebrates its pageant, 1908
The Key of England (Dover Castle) celebrates its pageant: Dovers history in living pictures, 1908. 1 - Gawaynes last words to King Arthur; 2 - King Arthur; 3 - King John kneeling before Pandolfo

Coronation Pageantry of the Past. Top, Services at the Coronation Banquet of Henry VIII, middle left
2915347 Coronation Pageantry of the Past. Top, Services at the Coronation Banquet of Henry VIII, middle left, The Herb Strewer at the Coronation of George IV, middle right

The Regalia. - 3, c1911. Creator: Unknown
The Regalia. - 3, c1911. 1. Spiritual Sceptre (William IV); 2. Temporal Sword of Justice; 3. Sword of Mercy (Sheathed); 4. Temporal Sceptre (William IV); 5. Sword of Spiritual Justice; 6

Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. Creator: C.R
Entry of the Prince of Wales into a City of India, 1876. The future King Edward VII rides in a canopied howdah during a royal visit. A triumphal arch is inscribed: God Bless the Prince of Wales'

Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile...1876. Creator: Unknown
Review at Madrid before the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain: the Guardia Civile marching past, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

The 1st Lancashire Mounted Rifles and the Artillery Brigade marching past, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The 1st Lancashire Mounted Rifles and the Artillery Brigade marching past, 1860. Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park, ...commenced by the Lancashire Hussars

Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the Royal Procession at the Opening of Parliament, 1876. The Carriages; God save the Queen [Victoria]; The Queen at the Peers entrance'

The Royal Visit to India: Grand Review at Delhi - the Gallop Past...1876. Creator: C.R
The Royal Visit to India: Grand Review at Delhi - the Gallop Past, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The spectacle of the day...was the gallop past of the thirteen cavalry

The Queen Opening Parliament: Procession in the Peers Corridor, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Queen Opening Parliament: Procession in the Peers Corridor, 1876. Queen Victoria...accompanied by their Royal Highnesses the Princess of Wales

The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales...1876. Creator: Unknown
The Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta: the Prince of Wales passing from his tent to the Grand Chapter Tent, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876

The Frederiksplein, Amsterdam, during the Entry of Queen Wilhelmina, 5 September 1898, 1898-1900. Other Title(s): The Frederiksplein, Amsterdam, during the Entry of Queen Wilhelmina, 5 September 1898

The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park, 1860. Creator: J. Palmer
The Volunteer Review in Hyde Park, [London], 1860. The volunteers were formed in a line of battalions, in contiguous columns at quarter distance

High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse, 1937. Creator: Unknown
High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Royal Postilion and Walking Attendant, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Royal Postilion and Walking Attendant, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

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"Pageantry: A Spectacle of Tradition and Grandeur" Step into a world where history comes alive, as The Coronation Coach glides through the streets of London. Witness the awe-inspiring Grenadier Guards marching with precision, their red coats contrasting against the city's backdrop. Intriguingly, even Dewars advertisement captures the essence - an art form that transcends time and borders. It takes us back to the momentous Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 when the entire nation held its breath in anticipation. The Coronation Procession itself was a sight to behold, with Officers of Arms from Heralds College leading the way. Oxford Circus became a stage for this majestic display, as if frozen in time. As we delve deeper into this world, we find ourselves immersed in another iconic event - Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The Band of Scots Guards leads this procession while soldiers stand tall during Trooping the Colour; both events epitomize tradition and loyalty. Queen Elizabeth II herself becomes part of this captivating narrative as she rides in her golden State coach during her coronation. This image symbolizes not only regality but also resilience and strength. Yet pageantry is not limited to modern times alone; it has been celebrated throughout history. Just like The Triumph of Archduchess Isabella captivated audiences centuries ago during Brussels Ommeganck festival, today's Garter ceremony at St. George's Chapel continues to honor ancient traditions within Windsor Castle's walls. Pageantry is more than just elaborate costumes or grand processions; it represents heritage preserved through generations. It reminds us that amidst our fast-paced lives, there are moments when we can pause and appreciate timeless rituals that connect us to our past. So let yourself be transported into a realm where splendor meets tradition – embrace pageantry and witness its enduring beauty unfold before your eyes.