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Queens Coronation Robe 1937The magnificent train of purple velvet with gold embroidery representing floral emblems of the Empire worn by Queen Elizabeth, consort of King George VI at the Coronation in 1937
The Mall decorated for the Coronation, 1953The Coronation decorations in the Mall, London, as they appeared by day, with graceful arches spanning the road, banners and guards in bearskin helmets lining the route. Date: 1953
Customs / Coronations / EuroCarl V crowned Emperor by Pope Clement VII at Bologna. Date: 24 February 1530
George V and Mary, Coronation Delhi, Durbar, IndiaKing George V and Queen Mary for the Coronation Durbar, proclaiming the new Emperor and Empress of India. Receiving homage at the Delhi Durbar, a ruler cheif of Burma making his obseisance
Lord Great Chamberlain presenting spurs to the KingThe Lord Great Chamberlain, the Marquess of Cholmondeley, presenting the spurs to King Edward VII (simply by touching his heels)
1937 Coronation, annexe to the Abbey constructedAn overhead impression of the temporary structure of steel framing and wood infilling, finished externally in plaster and treated to harmonise with the stonework of the Abbey
Coronation Procession of Queen VictoriaThe Coronation Procession of Queen Victoria from 28 June 1838, illustrated in the Correct Representations on the Occasion of Her Majestys Coronation consisting of two vast panels
The Windsor Greys in their Coronation HarnessAm impression by Fortunino Matania of the famous Windsor Greys ready harnessed in the stableyard before taking the State coach round to the Palace entrance where they will transport King George VI to
George VI Coronation Procession - the State CoachThe State Coach, carrying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to in from their Coronation at Westminster Abbey on 12 May 1937, pictured in procession outside the Abbey
Tit Bits Coronation Souvenir 1937Front cover of Tit-Bits magazine, commemorating the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 12 May 1937. Date: 1937
St Edwards Chair - Coronation ChairThe Coronation Chair of Great Britain, otherwise known as St. Edwards Chair or King Edwards Chair, used for the crowning of British monarchs
King John loses Crown Jewels in the WashOn 14 October 1216, King John, while on a campaign, arrived at the south side of the Wash. As his army crossed the sands, the tide rose unexpectedly and the Kings baggage, including the crown jewels
Coronation of George IEnthronisation ceremony during the Coronation of King George I in 1714. As the King could not speak English and the bishops could not speak German, the ceremony was carried out in Latin. Date: 1714
Englands monarchs of the past greet George VAn allegorical illustration to celebrate the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, featuring the King and Queen seated on their thrones while all the past monarchs of England
King George V and his wife Queen MaryA souvenir postcard with portraits of King George V and his wife Queen Mary for their coronation. 1911
Inside the annexe at Westminster Abbey - George VI CoronatioA view inside the Great Hall, a temporary annexe designed by Sir James West and built onto Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937
The Golden Ampulla and the Anointing SpoonThe most ancient regalia used in the most solemn Coronation rite for the anointing of the sovereign - the golden ampulla and the spoon
Predecessors of Queen Elizabeth II crowned at WestminsterColour montage depicting the five Queens regnant who preceded Queen Elizabeth II and who were crowned at Westminster Abbey; Mary I, Elizabeth I, Mary II, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria. Date: 1953
Invitation to Coronation of King George IVAn elegant admission card to the splendid and costly coronation of King George IV, signed by the Deputy Earl Marshal, Lord Howard of Effingham
Polish King CrownedAleksander Jagiellonczyk is crowned king of Poland at Krakow Date: 1501
Charlemagnes CrownThe coronation crown of the emperor Charlemagne, worn at Rome in 800 and preserved in the Imperial Treasury, Vienna Date: 800
Coronation of King George V 1911King George Vs Coronation on the 22 June 1911, at Westminster Abbey, London, the Archbishop of Canterbury the most Reverend Randall Davidson placing the Crown of St. Edward on the Kings head
Coronation Procession, near Westminster Abbey 1911King George V in the State Coach near Westminster Abbey, London. Date: 22 June 1911
Ceremony of crowning of King George VArchbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on King George Vs head, in Westminster Abbey. 22 June 1911
Ceremony of crowning of King Edward VIIThe Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on King Edward VII head, in Westminster Abbey. 9 August 1902
Queen Victoria in her Coronation robesQueen Victoria (1819 - 1901), in her Coronation robes, June 1838 Date: 1838
Coronation of Prince Edward in carriagePrince Edward of Wales, procession started from York House, consisting of three carriages, followed by escort of the Royal Horse Guards. Date: 9 August 1902
Eight King EdwardsKing Edward VIII pictured centre in his coronation regalia (except he abdicated before he could be crowned). Surrounding him are the seven preceding King Edwards. Date: 1936
1937 Coronation - Imperial mantle of cloth of goldThe magnificent vestment, the Imperial mantle donned by King George VI following his anointing in the Coronation ceremony, seen as it was nearing completion at the Royal School of Needlework
Coming to see the Coronation Procession by W. RalstonA bus interior packed full of passengers of all ages, travelling to central London to see the Coronation procession of King Edward VII. Date: 1902
Sketches during the Coronation, 1902Random sketches taken in the streets by " Mars" during the Coronation of King Edward VII. At the top, a boy sells blue flowers to several waiting spectators including a one-legged Chelsea
Lord Great Chamberlain girding sword on the KingThe Lord Great Chamberlain, the Marquess of Cholmondeley, pictured girding the sword on King Edward VII, part of the investiture stage of the Coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. Date: 1902
Crowd scanning bulletin about King Edward VIIs healthA crowd outside the offices of the Daily Graphic, waiting anxiously for the regular bulletins about the state of the Kings health following a sudden illness - appendicitis - just two days before his
Queen Alexandras coronation dress worked in IndiaThe superb overdress of Indian embroidery which was made for Queen Alexandras Coronation costume, being worked during the winter of 1901-2 in Delhi by forty of the most skilled needleworkers at
Sikh Officers playing quoits at Hampton Court Palace, 1902Sihk officers, in London to form part of the Indian contingent for the Coronation of King Edward VII, passing the time at their quarters at Hampton Court Palace
Indian officers praying for recovery of Edward VII, 1902Indian officers, in London to take part in the Coronation procession of King Edward VII, spontaneously go to pray in the field opposite Fulham Palace
Childrens Coronation Fete in Victoria Park, 1902A fete for children in Victoria Park, East London, in celebration of the Coronation of King Edward VII on 24 June 1902. Entertainment was provided by a number of music hall stars who dressed up for a
1937 Coronation, Royal Greys draw shrouded state coachThe 4 ton golden Coronation (state) coach is pulled by the famous Royal Greys through Knightsbridge shrouded in cloth, returning to Buckingham Palace after being renovated by a firm of Chelsea coach
1937 Coronation, stands constructed in Parliament SquareA mass of steelwork in the course of construction in Parliament Square to provide accommodation for those fortunate thousands who would witness the arrival and departure of King George VI
1937 Coronation - spectators climbing on Victoria memorialIn order to gain a better vantage point from which to see King George VI and Queen Elizabeth appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following their Coronation on 12 May 1937
1937 Coronation - Abbey guests stranded in rain after ceremoPeers and peeresses taking shelter during the height of the downpour which occurred at the most inconvenient possible moment after having held off during the Coronation ceremony of King George VI
Noel Coward at the 1937 CoronationNoel Coward (Sir Noel Peirce Coward, 1899-1973), English actor, singer, playwright, director and composer, sporting a grey top hat
Trafalgar Square after the 1937 CoronationTrafalgar Square a giant waste-paper basket, littered with newspapers, empty cigarette packes and paper bags by the thousand following the Coronation of King George VI
1937 Coronation - Clubland adornedA view looking down Pall Mall to Trafalgar Square showing the Travellers Club, the Athenaeum and the United Services Club decorated for the 1937 Coronation of King George VI. Date: 1937
1937 Coronation - Whitehalls passing showSome impressions during the procession by the Sphere artist, W. Bryce Hamilton showing prancing horses, mounted drummers, flappers perched precariously on balconies
1937 Coronation - Cheering throngs at the PalaceThe astonishing spectacle outside Buckingham Palace after King George VI and Queen Elizabeth had driven through the gates and the crowd had surged on to the vast space below the windows
The Royal children watch the 1937 CoronationA drawing specially made for The Sphere showing Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret Rose in the Royal box with their grandmother
The Recognition, Coronation 1937The Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Gordon Lang, carries out the third phase of the Coronation ceremony, where he presents King George VI to the four sides of the Abbey coronation