Sovereign Collection (page 6)

Ladies Fashion -- Walking Dress. 1829

Ladies Fashion -- outdoor costume, viewing artwork. 1829

Ladies Fashion -- evening dress
Ladies Fashion - ornately decorated evening dress. 1829

Ladies Fashion - two women in day dresses
Ladies Fashion - two young women in day dresses and hats. 1829

In the year 1859 after the suppression of Sepoy Mutiny, Queen Victoria as stated in the Royal Proclamation, declared that she " took upon herself the government of territories in India

Richard II (1367 - 1400), also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399

Soi-En-Ga-Rah-Ta or King Hendrick, (colour engraving)
1195420 Soi-En-Ga-Rah-Ta or King Hendrick, (colour engraving) by Eastman, Captain Seth (1808-75) (after); 31.2x23.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Map of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, (hand-coloured engraving)
1195418 Map of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, (hand-coloured engraving) by Ortelius, Abraham (1527-98) (after); 37x43, 5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Upper cover, with oval portrait miniature of Charles II
1195376 Upper cover, with oval portrait miniature of Charles II, 1902 (scarlet crushed levant morocco, with royal blue morocco seme wit) by English School

Upper and lower covers with 39 miniature portraits, 1824
1195371 Upper and lower covers with 39 miniature portraits, 1824 (royal blue crushed levant morocco, gilt fillet, sprays of leafy) by English School

Portrait of King Ferdinand VI of Spain (1713-1759), (oil on canvas laid on panel)
659339 Portrait of King Ferdinand VI of Spain (1713-1759), (oil on canvas laid on panel) by Guardi, Giovanni Antonio (1698-1760); 102x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Dr, 1853 (oil on canvas)
650783 Portrait of Dr, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 151.8x112 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Dr. Wybrandus Hendricksz. Eastman Johnson (1824-1906)

The Coronation Procession, Scenes in Parliament Street and Whitehall (b / w photo)
1600897 The Coronation Procession, Scenes in Parliament Street and Whitehall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation Procession)

Queen Victoria (coloured engraving)
3656898 Queen Victoria (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Queen Anne (coloured engraving)
3656892 Queen Anne (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Anne. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Queen Elizabeth I (coloured engraving)
3656884 Queen Elizabeth I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Queen Mary I (coloured engraving)
3656883 Queen Mary I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Mary I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King Richard I (coloured engraving)
3656868 King Richard I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Richard I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

King William II (coloured engraving)
3656865 King William II (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William II. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Napoleon Achille Murat leaning on a bust of his mother (oil on canvas)
704128 Napoleon Achille Murat leaning on a bust of his mother (oil on canvas) by Rolland, Benjamin de (1777-1855); Galleria Nazionale d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

The Marquis of Normansby (colour litho)
613724 The Marquis of Normansby (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marquis of Normansby, By birth a man)

The Fall of the Wolsey of the Woolsack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792
NCO190498 The Fall of the Wolsey of the Woolsack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Introduction, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1791 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO189703 The Introduction, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.6x34.9 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Frying Sprats, or Royal Supper, and Toasting Muffins, or Royal Breakfast
NCO189787 Frying Sprats, or Royal Supper, and Toasting Muffins, or Royal Breakfast, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1791 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Affability, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint)
NCO189770 Affability, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34.5x24.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

A maharaja of Samode, c. 1760 (opaque w / c silver and gold on paper)
6040503 A maharaja of Samode, c.1760 (opaque w/c silver and gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 26.1x38 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A Nawab and his sons in a garden pavilion, c. 1770 (opaque w / c, silver and gold on paper)
6040464 A Nawab and his sons in a garden pavilion, c.1770 (opaque w/c, silver and gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 28.1x43.18 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

King Edward VIIs first acts as sovereign in 1901 (colour litho)
6031618 King Edward VIIs first acts as sovereign in 1901 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VIIs first acts as sovereign in 1901)

Statue of Henry IV, Morning, Sun; Statue d Henri IV, matin, soleil
1767940 Statue of Henry IV, Morning, Sun; Statue d Henri IV, matin, soleil, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 73.6x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Henry IV)

A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy
1767231 A needlework picture depicting King Ahasuerus seated beneath a canopy, holding out his sceptre to Esther (silk thread) by English School

Les Enfants d Edouard, (oil on canvas)
1197579 Les Enfants d Edouard, (oil on canvas) by Delaroche, Hippolyte (Paul) (1797-1856); 88.9x106.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

King Dasaratha Conversing with the Family Priest about Rama
1196782 King Dasaratha Conversing with the Family Priest about Ramas Regency Inside the Palace, Whilst Courtiers and Ministers Await in the Courtyard, c.1595 (w/c on paper) by Mughal School

Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c. 1803-4 (oil on canvas)
1196699 Portrait of Afrasiyab, King of Turan, c.1803-4 (oil on canvas) by Mihr Ali (fl.1795-1830); 289x133 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Nasir-ud-Din Shah Qajar (King of Persia), c. 1845-1850 (painting)
1196697 Portrait of Nasir-ud-Din Shah Qajar (King of Persia), c.1845-1850 (painting) by Persian School, (19th century); 16.5x9.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

A late Louis XV ormolu mantel clock with a profile medallion of Henri IV held by Venus
1765124 A late Louis XV ormolu mantel clock with a profile medallion of Henri IV held by Venus (ormolu) by French School, (18th century); 48 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Caricature of the Exposition Universelle de 1867, from Le Charivari
1147490 Caricature of the Exposition Universelle de 1867, from Le Charivari, 19 June 1867 (litho) by Cham (Amedee Charles Henri de Noe) (1818-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Great Seal of Queen Victoria, c. 1838 (wax)
1220225 First Great Seal of Queen Victoria, c.1838 (wax) by Wyon, Benjamin (1802-58); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: Victoria (24 May 1819 - 22 January 1901)

Fifth Great Seal of George III, c. 1815 (wax)
1220222 Fifth Great Seal of George III, c.1815 (wax) by English School, (19th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: George III (4 June 1738 - 29 January 1820)

She smiled at the child... and let her green eyes rest on him long (colour litho)
1219042 She smiled at the childA...and let her green eyes rest on him long (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Deaths of the two most valiant knights Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle
6012412 The Deaths of the two most valiant knights Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle, who for their loyalty to their sovereign, Charles the 1st, honourably suffered at Colchester

Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661, and died in 1684 (engraving)
6020301 Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661, and died in 1684 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661)

William and Mary, William was born in 1650, and Mary in 1661; crowned in 1689, William died in 1702
6020290 William and Mary, William was born in 1650, and Mary in 1661; crowned in 1689, William died in 1702, and Mary in 1694 (engraving) by English School

Mary was born in 1515, crowned in 1553, and died in 1558 (engraving)
6020285 Mary was born in 1515, crowned in 1553, and died in 1558 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary was born in 1515, crowned in 1553)

Henry I was born in 1067, crowned in 1100, and died in 1135 (engraving)
6020278 Henry I was born in 1067, crowned in 1100, and died in 1135 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry I was born in 1067, crowned in 1100)

Edward I was born in 1239, crowned in 1274, and died in 1307 (engraving)
6020276 Edward I was born in 1239, crowned in 1274, and died in 1307 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward I was born in 1239, crowned in 1274)

English Money, copper, silver and gold (litho)
5999270 English Money, copper, silver and gold (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Money, copper, silver and gold)

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"Sovereign: A Symbol of Power and Majesty" In the Daily Sketch Coronation Number of 1953, Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne was celebrated, adorned with royal crowns and sceptre, embodying the essence of sovereignty. The 1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review showcased a majestic display of naval power, reminding us that even in times of celebration, sovereigns command respect and admiration. Illustrations like "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, " published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803, depict how monarchs have captivated our imaginations throughout history with their grandeur and authority. Albert Collings' portrayal captures King George VI donning his Coronation Robes, exemplifying regal elegance befitting a sovereign ruler. John St. Helier's artwork immortalizes King Edward VIII as Admiral of the Fleet—a testament to how they can excel not only on land but also at sea. The Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary marked a momentous occasion when two individuals were anointed as sovereign leaders together—united in their duty to govern with wisdom and grace. HMS Royal Sovereign stands tall as a British battleship—an embodiment of strength underpinning national sovereignty during times fraught with challenges. A rowing boat brought Ataturk and Amanullah Khan together in 1928—an unexpected meeting between two great leaders symbolizing diplomacy amidst nations asserting their own sovereignties. Off Eastbourne's Sussex coast stood the Royal Sovereign light ship—a beacon guiding ships safely through treacherous waters—reminding us that sovereignty extends beyond borders into safeguarding lives at sea. The Imperial State Crown worn by George IV during his coronation ceremony in 1821 represents the pinnacle of regal opulence—a tangible reminder that monarchy is steeped in centuries-old traditions upheld by successive sovereigns.