Queen Collection (#99)

The King and Queen of Spain, c1900s-c1910s(?). King Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) and his Queen Consort, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969), a granddaughter of Queen Victoria

The Princess of Wales, c1901-c1910. Mary of Teck (1867-1953) married the future King George V in 1893. She was the mother of King Edward VIII and King George VI and grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Mary, Princess Mary and Prince John, 1910s. Artist: Ernest Brooks
Queen Mary, Princess Mary and Prince John, 1910s. Mary of Teck, Queen Consort of King George V of the United Kingdom (1867-1953), with her third child and eldest daughter, Princess Mary (1897-1965)

Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain, early 20th century. With portraits of King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) and his Queen Consort, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969)

The past, the present and the future of Belgium, 1905. Souvenir postcard issued in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Belgiums independence

Three generations of the British Royal Family, c1903. King Edward VII (1841-1910) and Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) with the future King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953)

Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom, c1900s-c1910s(?). Artist: W&D Downey
Princess Victoria of the United Kingdom, c1900s-c1910s(?). Princess Victoria (1840-1901) was the fourth child and second daughter of King Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark

Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry of the Netherlands, c1900s-c1910s(?). Wilhelmina (1880-1962), Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until 1948

Mary, Princess of Wales, c1901-c1910(?). Artist: Ernest H Mills
Mary, Princess of Wales, c1901-c1910(?). Mary of Teck (1867-1953) married the future King George V in 1893. She was the mother of King Edward VIII and King George VI

Queen Mary of the United Kingdom, c1910s(?). Mary of Teck (1867-1953) married the future King George V in 1893. She was the mother of King Edward VIII and King George VI

The Duchess Royal (Duchess of Fife) and Princesses Alexandra and Maud, c1907-c1910(?). Artist: Lallie Charles
The Duchess Royal (Duchess of Fife) and Princesses Alexandra and Maud, c1907-c1910(?). Princess Louise (1867-1931), the eldest daughter of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom

The King and Queen of Spain at Osborne Cottage, Isle of Wight, c1906-c1919(?). King Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) and his Queen Consort, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969)

Bishop Gardiner reproved by Henry VIII... 1546 (18th century(?)).Artist: Saunders
Bishop Gardiner reproved by Henry VIII after his reconciliation with Catherine Par, 1546 (18th century(?)). Stephen Gardiner (c1497-1555)

Earl Rivers presents his book to King Edward IV, c1477 (late 18th or early 19th century(?)). Artist: Charles Grignion
Earl Rivers presenting his translation of the Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers to King Edward IV and his family, c1477 (late 18th or early 19th century(?))

Cleopatra and Caesar (Anthony and Cleopatra), 19th century. Artist: JC Armytage
Cleopatra and Caesar (Anthony and Cleopatra), 19th century

Queen Marys Descent from James I, 1910. Family tree showing the ancestry of Mary of Teck, Queen Consort of King George V of the United Kingdom. A print from The Sphere, 21st May 1910

The Unique and Imperial Royal Gathering at Windsor, 1910. A gathering of European royalty. A photograph from Ladys Pictorial, 14th May 1910

Her Majesty Queen Mary, 1910. Artist: George C Wilmshurst
Her Majesty Queen Mary, 1910. A portrait of Mary of Teck, Queen Consort of King George V. A print from The Illustrated London News, 14th May 1910

Our Sailor King, His Consort, and the Sailor Heir to the Throne, 1910. Artist: Dinham
Our Sailor King, His Consort, and the Sailor Heir to the Throne, 1910. King George V, Queen Mary and the future King Edward VIII

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, c1900s (1910). Artist: D Knights Whittome
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, c1900s (1910). A photograph from The Sphere, 14th May 1910

The Prince and Princess of Wales, 19th century (1910). The future King Edward VII married Alexandra of Denmark on 10th March 1863. A photograph from The Sphere, 14th May 1910

Isabeau of Bavaria, Queen Consort of Charles VI of France, 1385 (1882-1884). Isabeau (c1370-1435) married Charles in 1385

Margaret of Provence, queen consort of Louis IX of France, 13th century (1882-1884). Margaret (c1221-1295) married Louis IX in 1234 and bore him eleven children

Marriage of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 17th December 1600 (1882-1884). Artist: C Aplante
Marriage of Henry IV of France and Marie de Medici, 17th December 1600 (1882-1884). Marie (1573-1642) was the second wife of Henry IV

Capetian queen, 1360 (1882-1884). After a portal of Chartres Cathedral. Descended from Hugh Capet (940-996), the Capetian dynasty ruled France from 987 until 1328

Henley Regatta, Oxfordshire, 6th July 1912 (1937). Artist: Horace Walter Nicholls
Henley Regatta, Oxfordshire, 6th July 1912 (1937). The royal barge, rowed by red-liveried watermen, bearing King George V, Queen Mary, and Princess Mary

King George V and Queen Mary in the robes of the Knights of the Garter, Windsor, 1937. Artist: Central Press
King George V and Queen Mary in the robes of the Knights of the Garter, Windsor, 1937. King George and Queen Mary wearing the robes and insignia of the Most Noble Order of the Garter

Prince and Princess of Wales, 1909 (1937). Artist: W&D Downey
Prince and Princess of Wales, 1909 (1937). The future King George V and Queen Mary. A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936

Ancestry and family connections of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1964. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

European royalty at Windsor Castle, 17th November 1907 (1964). Queen Ena of Spain, King Edward VII, the German Empress, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, Queen Alexandra, Queen Amelia of Portugal

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1909 (1964). A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

The Dowager Empress of Russia, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, May 1900 (1964). Pictured at Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Denmark

Russian and British royal families at Balmoral, Scotland, 29th September 1896 (1964). Artist: W&D Downey
Russian and British royal families at Balmoral, Scotland, 29th September 1896 (1964). The Empress Alix, Grand Duchess Olga, Emperor Nicholas II, Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales

Members of the Royal Family at Coburg, Germany, April 1894 (1964). The Duke of Connaught, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (formerly the Duke of Edinburgh), Queen Victoria

The Princess of Wales, 1866 (1964). Artist: W&D Downey
The Princess of Wales, 1866 (1964). Princess Alexandra of Denmark married the future King Edward VII in 1863. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd

Queen Victoria with the Prince and Princess of Wales on the day of their marriage, 1863 (1964). The future King Edward VII with his bride, Princess Alexandra of Denmark

Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort, 1861 (1964). Artist: John Jabez Edwin Mayall
Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort, 1861 (1964). A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

Anne of Brittany, 1499 (1958). Anne (1476-1514) married Charles VIII of France in 1491, then after Charles death, married his successor, Louis XII, in 1499

Carolingian queen, 7th-10th century (1882-1884). The Carolingian dynasty was founded by Charles Martel (686-741) They became rulers of the Franks in 751 when Pepin the Short overthrew the last

Merovingian queen, 5th-8th century (1882-1884). The Merovingian dynasty ruled the Franks from the mid 5th century until 751, when the last Merovingian king, Childeric III

The wedding of Jerome Bonaparte, 22nd August 1807 (1882-1884). Jerome Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon, was made King of Westphalia by him in1807

A lady of the court, Marie de Medici as a widow, and a gentleman, c1620 (1882-1884). Marie de Medici married King Henry IV of France in 1600

Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall, City of London, July 1851 (1886). Artist: William Griggs
Procession of Her Majesty to the State Ball in the Guildhall, City of London, July 1851 (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, State Opening of Parliament, Westminster, c1902-1909

Queen Charlotte and Her Favourite Pug, c1776-1786 (1912)
Queen Charlotte and Her Favourite Pug, (1912). Painted on glass. Given by the Queen to Mrs Gwyn (her bedchamber woman). Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was Queen Consort to King George III

Her Majesty walking through the guard of honour of nurses of RN Hospital, Hull, 20th century
Queen Mary visiting the Royal Naval Hospital, Hull, Humberside, World War I, 1914-1918. The Queen walking through a guard of honour of nurses. Stereoscopic card detail

Her Late Majesty Queen Victoria, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

Broadside published on the death of Queen Anne, 1714 (1906). From a copy in the British Museum. A print from Queen Anne, by Herbert Paul, Goupil and Co, London, 1906

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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.