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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
Westminster Abbeys might congregation for 1937 CoronationA diagram giving an impression of the huge congregation present at the Coronation of King George VI. Numbering around 7500 pesons, it was made up of a vast concourse including foreign princes
Viewing stands erected near Westminster Abbey for 1937 CoronThe stands and decorations put up near Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King George VI recalling the style of medieval tournaments. Date: 1937
The South Africans arrive for the 1937 CoronationThe scene outside Waterloo Station as 150 officers and men forming the South African Coronation contingent started their march to Wellington Barracks after leaving the Gloucester Castle boat train
Crowning of a King & Queen in the Liber RegalisOne of the four illuminations in the Liber Regalis, a guide to the Coronation ceremony following the details of the Fourth Recension from the 14th century
A Standard Bearer at the 1937 CoronationAn impression of one of the number of Standard bearers taking part in the colourful Coronation procession up the nave of Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of King George VI in 1937. Date: 1937
Preparations for the 1937 Coronation at Westminster AbbeyThe scene outside Westminster Abbey in the fortnight preceding the Coronation of King George VI in 1937 showing the modern annexe built onto the West front for the procession to form and disperse
Proclamation of date of the Coronation, 1952The Garter Principal King at Arms from the College of Arms, proclaims the date of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as 2 June 1953 at Stable Yard, St. Jamess Palace
George VI Coronation - Crowds outside Buckingham PalaceCrowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace to await the appearance of the newly crowned King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, following their Coronation at Westminster Abbey on 12 May 1937. Date: 1937
George VI Coronation filmedThe historic ceremony of the Coronation of King George VI and his consort, Queen Elizabeth filmed for the first time. Many difficulties had to be overcome including special lighting arrangements
The Sketch Coronation Number, 1937Front cover of The Sketch, special Coronation issue for the Coronation of King George VI, featuring a rather glamorous and statuesque Britannia
The Kings ChampionImpression of the Kings Champion entering Westminster Hall at the banquet following the Coronation of King George V in 1911, part of a 500 year tradition. Date: 1911
King George V & Queen Mary entering the City of LondonKing George V, pictured entering the City of London and being offered the Sword of Office by the Lord Mayor, the day after the Coronation of 1911. Date: 1911
Coronation Procession of George V through Admiralty ArchThe Coronation procession of King George V passing along the Mall and through Admiralty Arch into Trafalgar Square on its way to Westminster Abbey. Date: 1911
Crowning of King George VThe crowning of King George V during his 1911 Coronation. Date: 1911
The Kings Champion at the Coronation BanquetImpression of the Kings Champion entering Westminster Hall during the State Banquet following the Coronation of King George IV in 1821 as observed by Sir Walter Scott
Queen Caroline refused admittance to AbbeyQueen Caroline (Caroline of Brunswick) refused entry to Westminster Abbey during the Coronation of her husband, King George IV, who had given express instructions that she was not to be admitted
Coronation Banquet of King Henry VBanquet following the Coronation ceremony for King Henry V in 1413, featuring the Kings Champion, an office instituted by William I
Coronation of King William III and Queen MaryCoronation of William III and Mary II, 11 April 1689 showing the moment William was crowned at Westminster Abbey by the Bishop of London
Erecting coronation seats in front of Reform ClubSpecial stands and viewing galleries being constructed on the front of the Reform Club in Pall Mall, London from where members
Two hundred policemen test stands before CoronationTwo hundred policemen test the strength of the viewing stands along the processional route for the Coronation of King George V in 1911
Coronation thrones, 1911The thrones used for the enthronisation stage of the ceremony during the coronation of King George V in June 1911. These would be used following the crowning of the King on St
Decorations in London for the 1911 CoronationThe finishing touch to the festivities for the coronation of King George V in 1911. A workman adjusts one of the heraldic lions in Whitehalls beautiful scheme of decoration
Rehearsal of the Coronation processionThe first rehearsal of the Coronation ceremony and procession in 1911 (for the coronation of King George V) including a trial run of the famous royal creams pulling a prison-like van instead of
Decorating Coronation beakers, 1911Women at the Royal Doulton Potteries at Burslem, pictured decorating and glazing the Coronation beakers to commemorate the Coronation of King George V in 1911 and given to 100
Coronation preparations at Harrods by MataniaA busy scene at Harrods department store, showing the vast array of Coronation novelties in the making to decorate the shop front and surrounding streets. Date: 1911
Illusion Coronation Perfume advertisement, 1911Advertisement for Dralles Illusion, THE Coronation Perfume featuring a heady mix of violet, lilac, carnation, rose, lily-of-the-valley and narcissus
Accustoming a horse to traffic before the CoronationA mounted policeman accustoming an inexperienced horse to London traffic conditions rior to the Coronation procession of 12 May 1937. Date: 1937
Sphere front cover, Heralding the Coronation, 1937Front cover of The Sphere, depicting a splendidly attired herald on horseback blows his ceremonial trumpet in honour of the Coronation of King George VI on 12 May 1937. Date: 1937
Spectators watch coronation rehearsal on wooden standsThe temporary stands, constructed along the processional route, filled with people watching the Coronation rehearsal prior to the real event on 12 May 1937
The coronation parade of Edward VII in 1902. Colonial troops on parade. 1902
1953 Coronation street partyPhotograph of a childrens street party in an unidentified but bunting adorned location, with children enjoying some teatime treats and parents
Coronation 1953 - Dawn of a new Elizabethan AgeAerial view of Westminster Abbey and the surrounding area showing the pageantry of the Coronation procession, contrasted with the glorious reign of the first Queen Elizabeth I. Date: 1953
Coronation 1937 - King George VI standing before the assemblBeginning of the service at the Coronation of King George VI is The Recognition. The King, stands before the Assembly while the Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Lang, presents him
Processional route for the 1937 CoronationIncredibly detailed aerial view of central London by ILN special artist G.H. Davis showing the processional route to and from Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937