The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: UnknownThe Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]
Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
Queen Marys Chinese Chippendale Room at Buckingham Palace, c1935. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd. London, 1935]
Study of the Duke of York, 1923. Artist: John Singer SargentStudy of the Duke of York, 1923. A gift to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon from the American Ambassador. A print from The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923
The Prince of Wales signing a visitors book in Canada, c1920s. The future King Edward VIII signs his name during a royal visit
Queen consorts crowned in Westminster Abbey, 1937. The central portrait is Elizabeth, Queen Consort of George VI. The others, clockwise from top are: Alexandra, Consort of Edward VII; Isabel
The Royal Family in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Winsor, 1946. Artist: Lisa SheridanThe Royal Family in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Winsor, 1946. King George VI (1895-1952) with his family: his wife Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002)
Front cover of The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923. Commemorating the wedding of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and the Duke of York (the future King George VI)
The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921. The future King Edward VIII and his host ride in the howdah of a decorated elephant
King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). Creator: UnknownKing George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York with their children Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and the Duke and Duchess of Kent leaving St
The J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe J-Class yachts Shamrock V and Britannia, 1934
Coronation Scot, L. M. S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940Coronation Scot, L.M.S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940. It was inaugurated in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and ran until the start of World War II in 1939
Study of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, 1923. Artist: John Singer SargentStudy of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, 1923. Presented to her by Prince Paul of Serbia as a wedding present prior to her marriage to the Duke of York, the future King George VI
George VI, Admiral of the Fleet in the Royal Navy, 1936. The future King George VI (1895-1902) served in the Navy from 1910 until 1918
The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesThe luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Nahlin is a luxury yacht and one of the last of three large steam yachts constructed in the UK
Queen Mary visiting a Welsh colliery, 1935. A print from King Emperors Jubilee, 1910-1935, by FGH Salusbury, Daily Express Publications, London, 1935
Sandringham House, Norfolk, on the night of King George Vs death, 1936. From George V and Edward VIII - A Royal Souvenir, by F. G. H. Salusbury [Daily Express Publications, London, 1936]
The Duchess of York at the time of her wedding, 1923 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935
Princess Amelia of Brunswick and Her Daughter Princess Charlotte, 1919. Artist: George HayterPrincess Amelia of Brunswick and Her Daughter Princess Charlotte, 1919. Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1768-1821), best known as Caroline of Brunswick
Prince of Wales, 1902. Portrait of the future King George V (1865-1936) on the occasion of the coronation of his father, King Edward VII
Naval disarmament, 1930. Creator: UnknownNaval disarmament, 1930. Le Desarmement Naval. King George V (1865-1936) welcomes delegates of the United States, Japan, France and Italy to the London Naval Conference
Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at the time of their Silver Jubilee in 1935, 1951Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at the time of their Silver Jubilee in 1935, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom
Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary in their coronation robes, 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom
Glamis Castle, The Ancestral Home of Queen Elizabeth, 1937. Creator: UnknownGlamis Castle, The Ancestral Home of Queen Elizabeth, 1937. From " George VI, King and Emperor", by Major J. T. Gorman [W. & G. Foyle Ltd. London, 1937]
The Imperial State Crown, 1937. Creator: UnknownThe Imperial State Crown, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]
Silver Jubilee 1910-1935, May 6th - King George V and Queen Mary, 1935. Creator: UnknownSilver Jubilee 1910-1935, May 6th - Their Most Gracious Majesties King George V and Queen Mary, 1935. Souvenir postcard celebrating the 25th anniversary of the reign of King George V (1865-1936)
Claude Grahame-White hydroplane, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of CowesClaude Grahame-White Hydroplane, 1912. The early aviation pioneer, Claude Grahame-White flew his hydroplane at Cowes over the assembled yachts which included the Royal Yacht which had King George V
The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)
The 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. CreatorThe 221 ton gaff-rigged cutter Britannia sailing under spinnaker, 1913. Britannia was owned by King George V. One of the most successful racers of its day, in 1913 it won 8 of the 13 races it entered
Big Game Fishing, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, c1927, (1937)Big Game Fishing, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, c1927 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
King George V and Queen Mary visiting Henly Regatta on the state barge, 1912. From The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Record Number 1910-1935. [The Illustrated London News and Sketch, Ltd
King George with his pet parrot, 1936King George with his pet parrot, which was brought back from Sandringham to London in the Royal Funeral Train: Charlotte on her cage in His Majestys work tent in the garden of Buckingham Palace
George VI in coronation robes: the Golden Imperial mantle, with St Edwards crown, 1937. Artist: Fortunino MataniaGeorge VI in coronation robes: the Golden Imperial mantle, with St Edwards crown, 1937. A coloured plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)
King George VI in coronation robes, 1937. Artist: Albert Henry CollingsKing George VI in coronation robes, 1937. A coloured plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)
The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 1937The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 3 June 1937
King George and Queen Mary visit wounded soldiers, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Wounded Heroes from the Front: Their Majesties visiting one of the Indian Hospital Camps
George Canning, c1810, (c1884). Creator: UnknownGeorge Canning, c1810, (c1884). George Canning (1770-1827) British Tory educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford
Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, in coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, c1650, (1937)Jan Baptist Van Rensselaer, Director of the Manor of Rensselaerwyck, showing a coat with cuffs reaching above the elbow, in reign of George I, c1650, (1937)
The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour... Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, 1901The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, 1901: Departure of the Ophir from Portsmouth, March 16, 1901. Ships are decorated with flags as crowds turn out to wave off the royal yacht HMS Ophir as
Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George V in Berlin, Germany, 1911, (1935). Creator: UnknownKaiser Wilhelm II and King George V in Berlin, Germany, 1911, (1935). First cousins German Emperor Wilhelm II (1859-1941) and George V (1865-1936), King of the United Kingdom
King Edward VII with his son George, Prince of Wales, and grandson Prince Edward, 1910, (1935). Three Generations. On May 6, 1910, Edward VII died, and his son succeeded him as King George V
Opening of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool, 18 July 1934, (1935). Creator: UnknownOpening of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool, 18 July 1934, (1935). King George V opens the Queensway Tunnel, a road tunnel under the River Mersey, between Liverpool and Birkenhead
King George V, Queen Mary, Prince George, Princess Marina... at Balmoral in 1934, (1951)King George V, Queen Mary, Prince George, Princess Marina and her parents at Balmoral in 1934, (1951). Group portrait at the royal residence of Balmoral in Scotland
King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951)Their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at their first opening of Parliament, 6 February 1911, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom
On the Britannia with King George and Sir Charles Cust, c1920, (1951). Creator: UnknownOn the Britannia with King George and Sir Charles Cust, c1920, (1951). George V (1865-1936) and Mary of Teck (1867-1953) of the United Kingdom on the Royal Yacht Britannia with equerry
The Queen Mother, 1937, (1951). Creator: Hay WrightsonThe Queen Mother, 1937, (1951). Portrait of Mary of Teck (1867-1953) in the robes she wore at the coronation of her son George VI
At the Parade of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, Adelaide, Australia, 1927, 1937. Creator: UnknownAt the Parade of Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, Adelaide, Australia: The King gives the Scout Handshake, 1927, 1937. His Royal Highness The Duke of York 1920-1936 became King George VI on 11 December
Royal Lodge, Windsor: The Country Home of the Royal Family, 1937. Creator: UnknownRoyal Lodge, Windsor: The Country Home of the Royal Family, 1937. A Grade II listed house in Windsor Great Park in Berkshire, England, known as the Royal Lodge since the late 1820s
