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Prince Of Wales Collection (#98)

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Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: King Edward IIs cradle

King Edward IIs cradle. An 18th or 19th century engraving of the cradle of Edward II (1284-1327)

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Charles II of England, 17th century

Charles II of England, 17th century. Portrait of Charles II (1630-1685) on horseback

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Hanover, 1829. Artist: William Ensom

George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Hanover, 1829. Artist: William Ensom
George IV, King of the United Kingdom and Hanover, 1829. Portrait of George IV (George Augustus Frederick, 1762-1830) who was king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Leicester House, Leicester Fields, 18th century, (1908)

Leicester House, Leicester Fields, 18th century, (1908). The house, built in the 17th century, was at one time home to Frederick, Prince of Wales (1707-1751)

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: A Prince and a Poltroon, 1789

A Prince and a Poltroon, 1789. The Prince of Wales (the future King George IV). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Georgey a Cockhorse, 1796

Georgey a Cockhorse, 1796. George, Prince of Wales (the future King George IV). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: City Horsemanship or Procession to St Paul s, 1789

City Horsemanship or Procession to St Paul s, 1789. Royal procession to St Pauls Cathedral in London; signs say Seats to Let, St Georges Day, and God Save the King (George III)

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Summer Amusement at Farmer G----s near Windsor, 1786

Summer Amusement at Farmer G----s near Windsor, 1786. The Prince of Wales (the future King George IV) churns butter. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The Constant Couple, 1786

The Constant Couple, 1786. The Prince of Wales (future King George IV) and his mistress Mrs Fitzherbert travelling to Windsor. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: A Scene in the School for Scandal, 1786

A Scene in the School for Scandal, 1786. An auction scene with the Prince of Wales (later King George IV), bidding for lots including a portrait of his mistress Mrs Fitzherbert

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The April Fool, or The Follies of a Night... 1786

The April Fool, or The Follies of a Night... 1786
The April Fool, or The Follies of a Night as performed at the Theatre Royal, C---- House, for the benefit of the Widow Wadman, 1786. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: A Wife and No wife - or - a Trip to the Continent, 1786. Artist: Carlo Khan

A Wife and No wife - or - a Trip to the Continent, 1786. Artist: Carlo Khan
A Wife and No wife - or - a Trip to the Continent, 1786. Satire on the secret marriage said to have taken place between the Prince of Wales and Mrs Fitzherbert

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Monuments lately discovered on Salisbury Plain, 1782

Monuments lately discovered on Salisbury Plain, 1782. The Prince Regent is attracted to the Marchioness of Salisbury. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Frederick Prince of Wales and the Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, 1736

Frederick Prince of Wales and the Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha, 1736. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: George IV and the Duke of York, The Royal Stand, Ascot, early 19th century

George IV and the Duke of York, The Royal Stand, Ascot, early 19th century. King George IV (1762-1830) and his brother Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, watching horse racing in Berkshire

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Edward VIII at the time of his abdication, 11 December 1936, (1937)

Edward VIII at the time of his abdication, 11 December 1936, (1937). King Edward (1894-1972) ruled for less than a year, abdicating in order to marry an American divorcee

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Battle Of Tewkesbury, 1471, (c1850)

Battle Of Tewkesbury, 1471, (c1850). The Battle of Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire was part of the Wars of the Roses, fought between the royal houses of York and Lancaster

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Battle At Poitiers, 1356, (c1850)

Battle At Poitiers, 1356, (c1850). The Battle of Poitiers was fought between the kingdoms of England and France in 1356. Colour plate from Pictures of English History published by George Routledge &

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The Black Prince At Crecy, 1346, (c1850)

The Black Prince At Crecy, 1346, (c1850). The victory at Crecy in 1346 was lead by Prince Edward, The Black Prince. Colour plate from Pictures of English History

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover, 19th century. Artist: E Scriven

George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover, 19th century. Artist: E Scriven
George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland and of Hanover, 19th century. George Augustus Frederick (1762-1830) ruled as Prince Regent from 1811 until his father George III died in 1820

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The coronation banquet of George IV at Westminster Hall, London, 19 July 1821 (1900)

The coronation banquet of George IV at Westminster Hall, London, 19 July 1821 (1900). George IV succeeded his father George III having previously ruled as Prince Regent

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The proclamation of George IV as king, 31 January 1820 (1900)

The proclamation of George IV as king, 31 January 1820 (1900). Heralds on horseback proclaiming the accession of the new king with trumpets

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The Prince of Wales, c1888. Artist: Alexander Bassano

The Prince of Wales, c1888. Artist: Alexander Bassano
The Prince of Wales, c1888. Portrait of the future King Edward VII. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: King Edward VIII in an aeroplane, 1936

King Edward VIII in an aeroplane, 1936. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury, a souvenir book published as Edward VIII was crowned following the death of his

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: King Edward VIII at work, 1936

King Edward VIII at work, 1936. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury, a souvenir book published as Edward VIII was crowned following the death of his father

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: King Edward VIII at work with his staff in St Jamess Palace, London, 1936

King Edward VIII at work with his staff in St Jamess Palace, London, 1936. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: King Edward VIII as the patron of TOC H lighting lamps of remembrance, Westminster, 1936

King Edward VIII as the patron of TOC H lighting lamps of remembrance, Westminster, 1936
King Edward VIII as the patron of TOC H lighting lamps of remembrance in the Church House, Westminster, 1936. The Toc H charity was originally set up to provide basic comforts to soldiers during

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The Prince of Wales and Admiral William Sims, Cambridge, 1921

The Prince of Wales and Admiral William Sims, Cambridge, 1921. The future King Edward VIII in academic robes. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Edward VIII greeting Queen Mary at Windsor, 1936

Edward VIII greeting Queen Mary at Windsor, 1936. The king kisses his mothers hand. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The Prince of Wales as chancellor of the University of Wales, Bangor, 1923

The Prince of Wales as chancellor of the University of Wales, Bangor, 1923. The future King Edward VIII in military uniform and ceremonial robes

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, 1936

Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, 1936. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury, a souvenir book published as Edward VIII was crowned following the death of

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: King Edward VIII, 1936

King Edward VIII, 1936. Edward (1894-1972) succeeded his father George V to the throne as King Edward VIII in 1936. He ruled from ruled 20 January 1936 until 11 December 1936

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The future Edward VIII walking in the snow in Winlaton, County Durham, 1929

The future Edward VIII walking in the snow in Winlaton, County Durham, 1929. The Prince of Wales visited the coalfields at Middleston Moor in Winlaton, Durham

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The Prince of Wales marching with the Oxford University Officers Training Corps, c1910

The Prince of Wales marching with the Oxford University Officers Training Corps, c1910. The future King Edward VIII in military uniform before the First World War

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales in King Theebaws palace, Mandalay, Burma, 1906. Artist: Samuel Begg

The Prince and Princess of Wales in King Theebaws palace, Mandalay, Burma, 1906. Artist: Samuel Begg
The Prince and Princess of Wales in King Theebaws palace, Mandalay, Burma, 1906. The future King George V and Queen Mary visit King Theebaws palace

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Municipal dignitaries introduced to the Prince of Wales, c1840s, (1900)

Municipal dignitaries introduced to the Prince of Wales, c1840s, (1900). Queen Victorias son, the future King Edward VII (1841-1910), meets dignitaries of Penryn

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1874. Artist: Faustin

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1874. Artist: Faustin
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1874. Caricature of Prince Albert Edward (1841-1910), later King Edward VII, with a quote from Shakespeares Hamlet. Illustration from The London Sketch-Book (1874)

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: His Royal Highness receiving the address of the Glenelg Corporation, Australia, 1868

His Royal Highness receiving the address of the Glenelg Corporation, Australia, 1868. Prince Alfred, a son of Queen Victoria, at Glenelg, South Australia

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland. Artist: A Krausse

George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland. Artist: A Krausse
George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland. George IV (1762-1830) succeeded his father George III as king in 1820, having previously ruled as Prince Regent from 1811

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales in shooting dress, 1900. Artist: Russell & Sons

The Prince and Princess of Wales in shooting dress, 1900. Artist: Russell & Sons
The Prince and Princess of Wales in shooting dress, 1900. The future King Edward VII (with beard) and guests, probably at Balmoral Castle

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Jummoo, Cashmere, 1876

Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Jummoo, Cashmere, 1876. The future King Edward VII travels by elephant to Jammu in Kashmir, northern India

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Lama dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales, 1876

Lama dance at Jummoo, performed before the Prince of Wales, 1876. Masked Buddhist monks perform a ritual dance for the future King Edward VII in Jammu, India

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Dunrobin Castle, Scotland, 1866

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Dunrobin Castle, Scotland, 1866. A reception for the future King Edward VII and his wife at Dunrobin

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: The opening of Parliament by King Edward VII, c1905

The opening of Parliament by King Edward VII, c1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Edward, the Black Prince, (1775). Artist: Richard Godfrey

Edward, the Black Prince, (1775). Artist: Richard Godfrey
Edward, the Black Prince, (1775). Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376), Prince of Wales, was the eldest son of King Edward III of England and the father of King Richard II

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Prince Arthur, Prince of Wales, eldest son of Henry VII, (1795). Artist: Barrett

Prince Arthur, Prince of Wales, eldest son of Henry VII, (1795). Artist: Barrett
Prince Arthur, Prince of Wales, eldest son of Henry VII, (1795). The heir to the throne of England, Arthur (1486-1502) died of a fever at Ludlow Castle

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: HRH the Prince of Wales, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

HRH the Prince of Wales, 1876. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
HRH the Prince of Wales, 1876. The eldest son of Queen Victoria and the future King Edward VII. Frontispiece from Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate

Background imagePrince Of Wales Collection: Prince Albert Edward, c1859

Prince Albert Edward, c1859. Portraits of the future King Edward VII (1841-1910) at the ages of three, five, ten, fifteen, and eighteen




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"Exploring the Multifaceted Legacy of the Prince of Wales" Delve into history with a captivating journey through time, as we uncover the diverse facets of the renowned Prince of Wales. From Dublin's vibrant streets in 1797 to Edward's poignant refusal to aid his son at Crecy in 1346, artist James William Edmund Doyle paints a vivid picture of medieval turmoil. Step into Canford Manor, Lord Wimborne's majestic residence captured in an exquisite engraving, and immerse yourself in its grandeur. Admire Holbein's masterful portrait of Jane Seymour from 1536, transporting us back to Tudor times when this remarkable woman graced courtly life. Witness opulence unfold within Queen Mary's Chinese Chippendale Room at Buckingham Palace circa 1935—a testament to regal elegance and cultural fusion. Marvel at Tsar Nicholas II and George V standing side by side in 1909—an alliance that shaped world events during a pivotal era. Discover Sandringham's enchanting allure as you glimpse Our Future Kings—the Prince of Wales and Duke of York—captured forever in an evocative engraving. Witness the profound impact made by royalty as they inaugurate The Hugh Myddelton Board School—a symbol of education for all. Feel your heart race with excitement as Diamond Jubilee triumphs past the post during The Princes Second Derby in 1900—an exhilarating moment etched into sporting history. Celebrate King George V's Silver Jubilee amidst jubilant crowds, relishing their shared pride and unity. Embark on a scenic voyage aboard Vale Of Rheidol Railway from Aberystwyth to Devils Bridge—tracing breathtaking landscapes cherished by generations under royal patronage. Finally, catch a glimpse of Prince Charles casting his line along Scotland’s River Dee—an intimate connection with nature that reflects his timeless passion.