Queen Collection (#97)

Queen Elizabeth looks on as her husband is crowned on the day of his coronation, 1937
Queen Elizabeth looks on as her husband is crowned on the day of his coronation at Westminster Abbey, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving a reheasal from their Coronation, 1937
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth seen leaving a reheasal from their Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey, May 5th, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

King Edward VII with Queen Alexandra, c1908 (1911). Artist: Lafayette
King Edward VII with Queen Alexandra, c1908 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in Denmark, 1900 (1911). The Prince and Princess of Wales with Alexandras sister the Dowager Empress of Russia

King George V and Queen Mary on their wedding day, 1893 (1911). Artist: Lafayette
King George V and Queen Mary on their wedding day, 1893 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

Portrait study of the future Queen Mary, 1885 (1911). Artist: Francis Byrne & Co
Portrait study of the future Queen Mary, 1885 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

Queen Alexandra in the year of Her Silver Wedding, 1888 (1911). Artist: W&D Downey
Queen Alexandra in the year of Her Silver Wedding, 1888 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

Queen Alexandra and her second son, the future King George V, c1877 (1910). Artists: Sir Richard Holmes, W&D Downey
Queen Alexandra and her second son, the future King George V, c1877 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

The Royal Wedding, St Georges Chapel, Windsor, March 10, 1863 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I Edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

The future Queen Alexandra at the time of her marriage, c1863 (1910). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume I edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1910]

Dat Is As It Sall Please De Roi Mon Pere, c1875. Artists: William Shakespeare, Robert Charles Dudley
Dat Is As It Sall Please De Roi Mon Pere, c1875. The character Katharine in Shakespeares Henry V: Act V, Scene II. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, c1902 (1911). Artist: WS Stuart
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, c1902. From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd. London, 1911]

A souvenir of the Silver Wedding of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1888 (1911). Artist: Lafayette
A souvenir of the Silver Wedding of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1888 (1911). From Edward VII: His Life and Times, Volume II, edited by Sir Richard Holmes, K.C.V.O. [The Amalgated Press, Ltd

The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in their marriage year, 1863 (1910). Artist: Vernon Heath
The future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in their marriage year, 1863 (1910). The Prince and Princess of Wales with the Alexandras sister, Princess Dagmar of Denmark, at Frogmore House

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving a luncheon in honour of coronation, 1937
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth leaving a luncheon given in the Kings honour to celebrate the Kings first visit to The City after his coronation, 1937

The Procession Into The Abbey, 1937. Queen Elizabeths procession moving along the Nave of Westminster Abbey, followed by the procession of her husband King George VI, on the day of their coronation

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on their Coronation Day, 1937; with Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

Anne of Denmark, Queen of England, Wife of James 1st, 19th century. Artist: Edmund Thomas Parris
Anne of Denmark, Queen of England, Wife of James 1st, 19th century. After Paul van Somer (c1577-1621). From The Connoisseur Volume VI. [Otto Limited, London, 1903]

Stump-work panel: the figures Mars and Venus, c17th century
Stump-work panel: the figures, probably intended for King Charles II and Queen Henrietta Maria, are depicted as Mars and Venus, c17th century. From The Connoisseur Volume 95, edited by Edward Wenham

Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1574. Artist: Nicholas Hilliard
Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland, c1574. The last Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I (1533-1603) ruled from 1558 until 1603. She is depicted seated on the throne holding a sceptre

The Duchess of York, 1935. Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

The Duke of York at the time of his wedding, 1923 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Mary of Teck before her marriage to the Duke of York, 1890s (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Mary of Teck at her wedding to the Duke of York, 1893 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Queen Mary, consort of King George V, at her coronation, 1911 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Queen Mary, consort of King George V, 1935. Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Queen Mary, consort of King George V of the United Kingdom, c1910s(?). Queen Mary (1867-1953) in Garter robes and insignia presented by the Marys of the Empire. (Colourised black and white print)

HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, 1937
HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900-2002), 1937. Card No 2 of 48 from Coronation Souvenir cigarette cards produced for Tournament Cigarettes. [RJ Lea Ltd, Manchester, 1937]

Jane Seymour, 1537. Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Jane Seymour, 1537. Painting housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. From A History of Painting, Volume IV by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

Charles II and his court at the palace during the Plague of London, c1665-1666 (1890). From left to right: Lady Castlemaine, Charles II and Queen Catherine, attended by her Spanish duennas

Alexandrina Victoria Queen of England, 1838, (1902). Artist: Edmund Thomas Parris
Alexandrina Victoria Queen of England, 1838. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) on the throne in her coronation robes wearing the crown and holding the sceptre

Queen Marie Antoinette and Mirabeau, c1832. Artist: Charles W Sharpe
Queen Marie Antoinette and Mirabeau, c1832. This engraving may show the secret meeting between Marie Antoinette (1755-1793 and Mirabeau (1749-1791) in the castle of Saint Cloud in the summer of 1790

Elizabeth, Queen of England, Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588, (1902). Artist: Edmund Thomas Parris
Elizabeth, Queen of England, in the dress in which she went to return thanks for the Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. After Issac Oliver (c1565-1617). From The Connoisseur Vol

Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, 1884. Artist: Rudolf Blind
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, 1884. Queen Alexandra when Princess of Wales. Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Her Majesty The Queen, Empress of India, 1884. Artist: Rudolf Blind
Her Majesty The Queen, Empress of India, 1884. Queen Victoria (1819-1901) became Empress of India on 1st May 1876. After a photograph by Alexander Bassano (1829-1913)

The Death of Rizzio, 1566, (1794-1812). Artist: P Rothwell
The Death of Rizzio. David Rizzio (c1533-1566), was an Italian courtier, who rose to become the private secretary of Mary, Queen of Scots

Anna Boleyn, or Anne Bullen, Queen of England 1533, (1902). Artist: Edmund Thomas Parris
Anna Boleyn, or Anne Bullen, Queen of England 1533. Anne Boleyn. Anne, Marchioness of Pembroke (c1507-1536), also called Ann Bolin and Anne Bullen

A tapestry featuring Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Thought to be Elizabethan, (1914)
A tapestry featuring Henry VIII, Edward VI and Elizabeth I. Thought to be Elizabethan. From The Connoisseur Vol. XXXIX [Otto Limited, London, 1914.]

Elizabeth of Austria, (1554-1592), wife of King Charles IX (1550-1574), c1571, (1911). Artist: Francois Clouet
Elizabeth of Austria (1554-1592), Queen of France and wife of King Charles IX (1550-1574), c1571. After an oil painting by Francois Clouet (c1510-1572). From A History of Painting Vol. VI [T. C

Margaret and the Robber, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Margaret and the Robber, 1902. The legend of Queen Margaret of Anjou after the Battle of Hexham (1464) is a legend appealing in its pathos and high romanticism; it has, however, no basis in history

Her Majesty the Queen in the dress worn at the Jubilee Commemoration in Westminster Abbey, 1887
Her Majesty the Queen in the dress worn at the Jubilee Commemoration Service in Westminster Abbey, 1887. Queen Victoria in the dress she wore at her Golden Jubilee service, 1887

Queen Mary II (1662-1694), joint Sovereign of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1912. Artist: Jan van der Vaart
Queen Mary II (1662?1694), joint Sovereign of England, Scotland, and Ireland, c1692. Queen Mary II (1662-1694) reigned as Queen of England and Ireland from 13 February 1689 until her death

Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), Queen Consort of King Charles II, 1912
Catarina de Braganca (1638-1705) was the second surviving daughter of King John IV of Portugal (1604-1656) (at the time Duke of Braganza) and his wife, Louise of Guzman (1613-1666)

Queen Mary I (1516-1558) of England, 1544. (1912)
Queen Mary I (1516-1558) of England, 1544. Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 6 July 1553 (de jure) or 19 July 1553 (de facto) until her death

Anne Boleyn, (c1507-1536). wife and consort of Henry VIII, mother of Queen Elizabeth I, 1937
Anne Boleyn. Anne Boleyn. Anne, Marchioness of Pembroke (c1507-1536), also called Ann Bolin and Anne Bullen, (the original medieval English pronunciation)

Mary, Queen of Scots, (1542-1587), 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Mary, Queen of Scots, (1542-1587). Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), also known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, was queen regnant of Scotland from 14 December 1542 to 24 July 1567

Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC), Queen of Egypt, 1937. Artist: Alexander K MacDonald
Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC), Queen of Egypt. Cleopatra was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, established when Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BC. From an original drawing by A. K

The future King Edward VIIIs christening day, 16 July 1894. Queen Victoria, her son Bertie who became Edward VII, her grandson who in his turn ruled as George V, and her great grandson Edward

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"Captivating and Timeless: The Reign Elizabeth II" From the iconic image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in her coronation robes to the historic Penny Black postage stamp, the concept of royalty is beautifully captured through various glimpses into British history. In 1953, a young Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne, marking a new era for Britain. This momentous occasion was immortalized in stamps featuring her regal portrait by Sterling Henry Nahum Baron. However, this fascination with queens dates back centuries; even as far as 1588 when artist George Gower depicted the formidable Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland. Another captivating piece from that time is Nicholas Hilliard's "The Ermine Portrait, " showcasing an elegant portrayal Elizabeth I. As we delve further into British heritage, we come across historical artifacts like W. Fairbank's map of Sheffield from 1797 and Buckingham Palace -the official London residence- which has stood as a symbol of grandeur since its construction began in 1703. Moving away from land-based wonders, we encounter another majestic creation: the ocean liner Queen Mary launched in 1934 by Cunard White Star Line. Queen Elizabeth II's reign has been marked by numerous significant events such as her visit to Abingdon in November 1956 and her journey to Australia in 1954 where she captivated crowds with her grace and charm. Through these images and references spanning different eras, it becomes evident that queens have played an integral role not only within Britain but also on a global scale. Their influence extends beyond mere titles; they embody strength, elegance, and resilience throughout history while leaving an indelible mark on society. Long live our Queens.