Royal Event Collection (page 19)

A Punjabi princess in an elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & Son
A Punjabi princess in an elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Imperial Cadet Corps escorting their majesties into the Durbar arena, Delhi, India, 1903. Artist: HD Girdwood
The Imperial Cadet Corps escorting their majesties into the Durbar arena, Delhi, India, 1903. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Duke and Duchess of Connaught and in the great Durbar procession, Delhi, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Duke and Duchess of Connaught in the great Durbar procession, Delhi, India, 1903. The procession was held in honour of the coronation of King Edward VII. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The great Durbar procession, Delhi, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The great Durbar procession, Delhi, India, 1903. The procession was held in honour of the coronation of King Edward VII. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Maharaja of Kapurthala in state, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: HD Girdwood
The Maharaja of Kapurthala in state, Delhi, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Queen Mary (1867-1953) presenting prizes at a military tournament, Delhi, India, early 20th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Queen Elizabeth II (b1926), 1953. From the front cover of John Bull magazine (30 May 1953). Cropping restrictions are in place

Queen Elizabeth II (b1926), 1953. From the front cover of Woman magazine (30 may 1953). Cropping restrictions are in place

Queen Victoria firing the first shot at Wimbledon, July 1860, (1887). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
Queen Victoria firing the first shot at Wimbledon, July 1860, (1887). The queen opens the first meeting of the National Rifle Association by firing the first shot from a Whitworth rifle

The coronation of Emperor Alexander III and Empress Maria Fyodorovna, 1883 (late 19th century)

A royal ball, 19th century

A royal marriage, c1850. From Pictures of English History, published by George Routledge And Sons (London and New York, c1850)

Crowds waiting for the Queen in St Jamess Street, London, 1880s (1926-1927). From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Royal garments of Charlemagne (742-814), 15th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Royal garments of Charlemagne (742-814), 15th century (1849). Dalmatica and sandals of Charlemagne, and insignia of the kings of France as used during their coronations

The coronation of Emperor Sigismund (1368-1437) by Pope Eugene IV, 15th century (1849). Sigismund was crowned in 1433. A 19th century version based on a 15th century bronze bas-relief in the church

The coronation of King Charles V of France (1337-1380), 14th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
The coronation of King Charles V of France (1337-1380), 14th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Chroniques de Froissart, volume IV

The costume worn by emperors during their coronations since the time of Charlemagne, 1579 (1846). Artist: A Bisson
The costume worn by emperors during their coronations since the time of Charlemagne, 1579 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Insignia Sacre Majistatis

Queen Victoria (1819-1901) opening St Thomas Hospital, London, 1871. From a supplement to The Illustrated London News (1 July 1871)

The Prince of Wales laying the last stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence river, 1860
The Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII (1841-1910), laying the last stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence river, 1860

Coronation of William the Conqueror, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)

The first meeting of Prince Charles and Flora Macdonald on the island of South Uist, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History

Coronation of Henry III, 1897. Artist: Frances Brundage
Coronation of Henry III, 1897. From Royal Children of English History by Edith Nesbit, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons Ltd (London, Paris, New York, 1897)

Coronation of Charles V, c1365. From the Order of the Coronation of the King of France, showing Charles (1337-1380) being greeted by the archbishop at the Catheral of Reims

Edward VII in full coronation robes, 1902. Portrait of the king (1841-1910) on the occasion of his coronation. Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service

Princess of Wales, 1902. Portrait of Mary of Teck (1867-1953) on the occasion of the coronation of her father-in-law, King Edward VII

Edward VII taking the oath, 1902. Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, (London, 1902)

The investiture of Edward III with the Pallium, Westminster, Candlemas Day, 1327, (1902). Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony

The second oblation by Edward II, Westminster, 25 February 1308, (1902). Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony

The crowning of Edward I, Westminster, 19 August 1274, (1902). Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra

The coronation review, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) at the Delhi Durbar, India, 1911 (1936). King George and Queen Queen Mary travelled to India in 1911 to attend the Delhi Durbar

The royal coach, 20th century. Royal Britain, coronation souvenir card

Westminster Abbey, London, 20th century. William the Conqueror was crowned in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066, and it has been the setting for every English coronation since

Celebrations for the Silver Jubilee of King George V, London, 1935. From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

Opening of the new Tyne Bridge by King George V, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 10 October 1928 (1935). From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

The investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarvon Castle, 13 July 1911 (1935). At the King`s Gateway, the Prince surprised

The Royal Wedding, 1893 (1935). The marriage of the Duke of York, the future King George V, to Princess Mary of Teck. From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

King Henry II (1133-1189), 1793. Artist: Saunders
King Henry II (1133-1189), 1793. Henry is seen here after having his son crowned king and serving the first dish to his table. Henry ruled as King of England from 1154 to 1189

Queen Alexandra, consort of King Edward VII, at her coronation, 1902 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

King Edward VII at his coronation, 1902 (1935). Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

The Assumption and Coronation of the Virgin, 1510 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
The Assumption and Coronation of the Virgin, 1510 (1906). A scene from the Life of the Virgin. From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig

A Reception at Court, 19th century, (1930). Artist: Constantin Guys
A Reception at Court, 19th century, (1930). Illustration from The Painter of Victorian Life, a study of Constantin Guys with an introduction

Coronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. Artist: John Leech
Coronation of Henry the Fourth (from the best authorities), 1850. A satirical illustration showing Henry IVs coronation. Henry IVs coronation took place on 13th October 1399

Procession of her majesty to the state ball in the Guildhall, 1851. Artist: A Mason
Procession of her majesty to the state ball in the Guildhall, 1851. From The Illustrated London News (12 July 1851). Hand coloured later

Arrival of Queen Victoria at Kelso, Scotland, 1887. Artist: William Barnes Wollen
Arrival of Queen Victoria at Kelso, Scotland, 1887. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III

Marriage of Princess Helena and Prince Christian, 5 July 1866 (late 19th century)
Marriage of Princess Helena and Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, 5 July 1866 (late 19th century). Princess Helena (1846-1923), daughter of Queen Victoria

Entry of the Princess Alexandra into London, late 19th century. The royal procession passing Temple Bar, one of the gates into the City of London

Marriage of the Princess Alice and Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse, 1 July 1862 (late 19th century)
Marriage of the Princess Alice and Duke Ludwig of Hesse, 1 July 1862 (late 19th century). Alice (1843-1878), daughter of Queen Victoria, married Ludwig IV

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