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![Henry VIII J010074](/t/106/henry-viii-j010074-433582.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Henry VIII J010074</figcaption></b><br>AUDLEY END HOUSE, Essex. The Saloon - detail of "King Henry VIII" by Biagio REBECCA (1735-1808). The painting is based on a picture in Hampton Court Palace attributed to Joos Van Cleve.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
Henry VIII J010074
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Lefevre - Napoleon K050089
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![Van Dyck - Charles I N070475](/t/106/van-dyck-charles-i-n070475-1712611.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Van Dyck - Charles I N070475</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Charles I on Horseback with M de St Antoine" by Sir Anthony Van DYCK (1599-1641). WM 1498-1948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
Van Dyck - Charles I N070475
1712611
Charles II J910366
558844
![Charles I K060144](/t/106/charles-i-k060144-670303.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Charles I K060144</figcaption></b><br>AUDLEY END HOUSE, Saffron Walden, Essex. "Portrait of King Charles I" by unknown artist.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
Charles I K060144
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![Charles I and family J970150](/t/106/charles-i-family-j970150-436059.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Charles I and family J970150</figcaption></b><br>CHISWICK HOUSE, London. " Charles I, Queen Henrietta-Maria and Two of their Eldest Children" by follower of VAN DYCK.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
Charles I and family J970150
436059
![Phillips - George II J920095](/t/106/phillips-george-ii-j920095-517511.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Phillips - George II J920095</figcaption></b><br>MARBLE HILL HOUSE, Twickenham, Richmond, Middlesex. "George II in the Library of St James's Palace" c1738 by Charles Phillips (1708-42).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
Phillips - George II J920095
517511
![Johnson - Charles I J920157](/t/106/johnson-charles-i-j920157-942505.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Johnson - Charles I J920157</figcaption></b><br>KENWOOD HOUSE, SUFFOLK COLLECTION, London. "Charles I" c1635 by Cornelius JOHNSON (1593-1661).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
Johnson - Charles I J920157
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Elle - Anne of Austria J920072
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![Queen Mary II J920200](/t/106/queen-mary-ii-j920200-1738815.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Queen Mary II J920200</figcaption></b><br>KENWOOD HOUSE, SUFFOLK COLLECTION, London. "Queen Mary II" c.1685 by studio of William WISSING (1655-87).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
Queen Mary II J920200
1738815
![Wilkie - King William IV N070438](/t/106/wilkie-king-william-iv-n070438-1712575.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Wilkie - King William IV N070438</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "King William IV" 1833 by Sir David WILKIE (1785-1841) WM.1460-1948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
Wilkie - King William IV N070438
1712575
![Wilkie - King George IV N070437](/t/106/wilkie-king-george-iv-n070437-1712573.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Wilkie - King George IV N070437</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "King George IV" 1830 by Sir David WILKIE (1785-1841) WM.1459-1948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
Wilkie - King George IV N070437
1712573
![Charles I J000080](/t/106/charles-i-j000080-658333.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Charles I J000080</figcaption></b><br>CARISBROOKE CASTLE, Isle of Wight. "Portrait of Charles I at his trial" 1649 after Edward Bower.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
Charles I J000080
658333
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![Charles I and Prince Charles J900213](/t/106/charles-i-prince-charles-j900213-5237548.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Charles I and Prince Charles J900213</figcaption></b><br>MARBLE HILL HOUSE, Richmond-upon-Thames, Greater London. "King Charles I and Prince Charles" (later Charles II) after Sir Anthony VAN DYCK (1599-1641). Painting oil on canvas.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Gerard - Louis XVIII, King of France N070442](/t/106/gerard-louis-xviii-king-france-n070442-1719621.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Gerard - Louis XVIII, King of France N070442</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Louis XVIII, King of France" (1755-1824) by Baron Francois-Pascal-Simon GERARD (1770-1837). WM 1464-1948. Presented to Wellington in 1826 by Charles X, King of France, in accordance with the late King's wishes.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Rebecca - Elizabeth I K970026](/t/106/rebecca-elizabeth-i-k970026-556513.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Rebecca - Elizabeth I K970026</figcaption></b><br>AUDLEY END HOUSE, Essex. "Elizabeth I" by Biagio REBECCA (1735-1808). After Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Van Dyck - James Stuart J910514](/t/106/van-dyck-james-stuart-j910514-556287.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Van Dyck - James Stuart J910514</figcaption></b><br>KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. "James Stuart, Duke of Richmond and Lennox" c1636 by VAN DYCK Sir Anthony (1599-1641) IBK 948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Copley - William II, King of Holland / Prince of Orange N070512](/t/106/copley-william-ii-king-holland-prince-1719863.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Copley - William II, King of Holland / Prince of Orange N070512</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "William II, King of Holland when Prince of Orange" (1792-1849) circa 1813, by American painter John Singleton COPLEY (1737-1815). WM 1542-1948. Took part in the Peninsular War as aide-de-camp to Wellington from 1811-1813. Returned to the Netherlands in 1813, becoming Crown Prince in 1815. During the campaign he was appointed Major-General and led the Dutch-Belgian contingent of 30,000 troops. Commanded the allies with energy and bravery at Quatre Bras and Commanded I Corps at Waterloo, where he was wounded. Criticised for tactical misjudgements that led to many casualties, which Wellington attributed to a lack of command experience.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Lefevre - Napoleon Bonaparte N070490](/t/106/lefevre-napoleon-bonaparte-n070490-670671.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Lefevre - Napoleon Bonaparte N070490</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Napoleon Bonaparte" (1769-1821) by Robert Lefevre (1755-1830) after Francois Pascal Simon Gerard (1770-1837).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Janet - Royal Family in the Dining Room at Osborne House K020862](/t/106/janet-royal-family-dining-room-osborne-554369.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Janet - Royal Family in the Dining Room at Osborne House K020862</figcaption></b><br>OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. "Royal Family in the Dining Room at Osborne House" by Ange-Lois Janet. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Lely - Queen Mary of Modena K090005](/t/106/lely-queen-mary-modena-k090005-8766642.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Lely - Queen Mary of Modena K090005</figcaption></b><br>KENWOOD HOUSE, SUFFOLK COLLECTION, London.'"Queen Mary of Modena' c.1673-80 by Sir Peter LELY (1618-80).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Gerard - Charles X, King of France N070443](/t/106/gerard-charles-x-king-france-n070443-1719683.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Gerard - Charles X, King of France N070443</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Charles X, King of France" by Baron Francois-Pascal-Simon GERARD (1770-1837). WM 1465-1948. Presented to Wellington in 1826 by Charles X.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Lefevre - Empress Josephine N070491](/t/106/lefevre-empress-josephine-n070491-670672.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Lefevre - Empress Josephine N070491</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. Entitled "The Empress Josephine". A lady in court costume, said to be the Empress Josephine (1763-1814) by Robert Lefevre (1755-1830).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Gerard - Alexander I, Emperor of Russia N070440](/t/106/gerard-alexander-i-emperor-russia-n070440-1719605.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Gerard - Alexander I, Emperor of Russia N070440</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Alexander I, Emperor of Russia" (1777-1825) by Baron Francois- Pascal-Simon GERARD (1770-1837). WM 1462-1948. Presented to Wellington by the Emperor in 1817.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Herbig - Frederick William III, King of Prussia N070439](/t/106/herbig-frederick-william-iii-king-prussia-1719601.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Herbig - Frederick William III, King of Prussia N070439</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Frederick William III, King of Prussia" 1818 by Wilhelm HERBIG (1787-1861) WM 1461-1948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![James I of England & VI of Scotland K970027](/t/106/james-i-england-vi-scotland-k970027-559015.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>James I of England & VI of Scotland K970027</figcaption></b><br>AUDLEY END HOUSE, Essex. Late 16th century oil on wood " James I of England and VI of Scotland " by unknown artist.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Lefevre - Napoleon Bonaparte J040036](/t/106/lefevre-napoleon-bonaparte-j040036-482068.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Lefevre - Napoleon Bonaparte J040036</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. " Napoleon Bonaparte " portrait by Robert LEFEVRE (1755-1830).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Lefevre - The Empress Josephine J040035](/t/106/lefevre-empress-josephine-j040035-482067.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Lefevre - The Empress Josephine J040035</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. Entitled " The Empress Josephine " portrait by Robert LEFEVRE (1755-1830).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Lucas - His Royal Highness Prince Albert... J930017](/t/106/lucas-royal-highness-prince-albert-j930017-464497.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Lucas - His Royal Highness Prince Albert... J930017</figcaption></b><br>OSBORNE HOUSE, Isle of Wight. " His Royal Highness Prince Albert, Princess Royal and Eos " 1843 by John Lindsay Lucas. Albert, Prince Consort with Princess Victoria and Eos the dog.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Navez - William I, King of Holland N070441](/t/106/navez-william-i-king-holland-n070441-1719611.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Navez - William I, King of Holland N070441</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "William I, King of Holland" (1772- 1843) 1823 by Francois Joseph NAVEZ (1787-1869). WM 1463-1948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Rigaud & Parrocel - Louis duc de Bourgogne J910534](/t/106/rigaud-parrocel-louis-duc-bourgogne-j910534-1742839.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Rigaud & Parrocel - Louis duc de Bourgogne J910534</figcaption></b><br>KENWOOD HOUSE, THE IVEAGH BEQUEST, London. "Louis duc de Bourgogne, later Dauphin of France" c.1702 by Hyacinth RIGAUD (1659-1743) and Joseph PARROCEL (1646-1704) (battle scene). IBK 958.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Lefevre - Napoleon Bonaparte N070468](/t/106/lefevre-napoleon-bonaparte-n070468-670670.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Lefevre - Napoleon Bonaparte N070468</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor" (1769-1821) by Robert Lefevre (1755-1830).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![The Three Eldest Children of Charles I J920099](/t/106/eldest-children-charles-i-j920099-1738809.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>The Three Eldest Children of Charles I J920099</figcaption></b><br>KENWOOD HOUSE, SUFFOLK COLLECTION, London. "The Three Eldest Children of Charles I" c.1635 after Sir Anthony van Dyck. (L-R) Prince Charles, later King Charles II. Princess Mary, later wife of William II of Orange. Prince James, later King James II.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Gerard - Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain N070585](/t/106/gerard-joseph-bonaparte-king-spain-n070585-1719917.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Gerard - Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain N070585</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain" by Baron Francois-Pascal-Simon GERARD (1770-1837). WM 1630-1948. Painting captured by Wellington at Vitoria, 1813.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Lefevre - Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain N070584](/t/106/lefevre-joseph-bonaparte-king-spain-n070584-1719911.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Lefevre - Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain N070584</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain" (1768-1844) by Robert LEFEVRE (1755-1830). WM 1629-1948. Painting captured at Vitoria 1813.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Ferdinand - Louis XIII of France J970151](/t/106/ferdinand-louis-xiii-france-j970151-517513.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Ferdinand - Louis XIII of France J970151</figcaption></b><br>CHISWICK HOUSE, London. "Louis XIII of France", by Elle the Elder Ferdinand (c1612-1689).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Meulen - Louis XIV at a Siege N070471](/t/106/meulen-louis-xiv-siege-n070471-5529835.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Meulen - Louis XIV at a Siege N070471</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Louis XIV at a Siege" c.1678 by Adam Francois van der MEULEN (1632-90). WM 1494-1948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Queen Catherine of Braganza J920196](/t/106/queen-catherine-braganza-j920196-1738813.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Queen Catherine of Braganza J920196</figcaption></b><br>KENWOOD HOUSE, SUFFOLK COLLECTION, London. "Queen Catherine of Braganza" c.1665 (wife of Charles II) attributed to Jacob HUYSMANS (c.1633-96).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Frederick William III, King of Prussia N070531](/t/106/frederick-william-iii-king-prussia-n070531-1719905.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Frederick William III, King of Prussia N070531</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Frederick William III, King of Prussia" (1770-1840) after Franz Kruger c. 1830. WM 1565-1948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Einsle - Francis II, Emperor of Austria N070511](/t/106/einsle-francis-ii-emperor-austria-n070511-1719777.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Einsle - Francis II, Emperor of Austria N070511</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Francis II, Emperor of Austria" (1768-1835) by Anton EINSLE (1801-71). WM 1541-1948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Dawe - Alexander I, Emperor of Russia N070499](/t/106/dawe-alexander-i-emperor-russia-n070499-1719773.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Dawe - Alexander I, Emperor of Russia N070499</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Alexander I, Emperor of Russia" 1825 by George DAWE (1781-1829). WM 1528-1948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Aachen - Emperor Rudolph II N070485](/t/106/aachen-emperor-rudolph-ii-n070485-1719717.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Aachen - Emperor Rudolph II N070485</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Emperor Rudolph II" (1552-1612) Holy Roman Emperor 1576-1611 by Hans von AACHEN (1552-1615). WM 1509-1948.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![John VI, King of Portugal N070444](/t/106/john-vi-king-portugal-n070444-1719711.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>John VI, King of Portugal N070444</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "John VI, King of Portugal" (1769-1826) by an unknown artist, Portuguese school. WM 1466-1948. Presented to the Duke of Wellington by the King.<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Dabos - Napoleon Bonaparte N070686](/t/106/dabos-napoleon-bonaparte-n070686-670674.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Dabos - Napoleon Bonaparte N070686</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "Napoleon Bonaparte" (1769-1821) by Laurent Dabos (1761-1835). Napoleon, aged about 35, wearing the double breasted, gold embroidered scarlet uniform of the First Consul (1799-1804).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![Lefevre - The Empress Josephine N070519](/t/106/lefevre-empress-josephine-n070519-670673.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>Lefevre - The Empress Josephine N070519</figcaption></b><br>APSLEY HOUSE, London. "The Empress Josephine" (1763-1814) by Robert Lefevre (1755-1830).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")
![James II as Duke of York J020039](/t/106/james-ii-duke-york-j020039-628086.jpg "<b class=qtipBold><figcaption>James II as Duke of York J020039</figcaption></b><br>KENWOOD HOUSE, SUFFOLK COLLECTION, London. " James II as Duke of York " by Studio of Sir Peter LELY (1618-1680).<br><em>© Historic England</em>")