Royal portraits Gallery

Gerard - Louis XVIII, King of France N070442

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

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French, Monarchy, Painting

Copley - William II, King of Holland / Prince of Orange N070512

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

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The Three Eldest Children of Charles I J920099

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

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Child Hood, Monarchy, Painting, Stuart