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Abdication Collection

Background imageAbdication Collection: Izvestia announcing the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II

Izvestia announcing the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II
Izvestia Newspaper announcing the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II - March, 1917. Date: 1917

Background imageAbdication Collection: The Year of the Three British Kings - 1936

The Year of the Three British Kings - 1936
The Year of Three British Kings in 1936 - King George V (1865-1936), King Edward VIII (1894-1972) and finally King George VI (1895-1952). Date: 1936

Background imageAbdication Collection: Illustrated London News Accession of George VI, 1936 cover

Illustrated London News Accession of George VI, 1936 cover
Front cover of the Illustrated London News, Accession Number reporting on the abdication of King Edward VIII and the accession of his younger brother, Albert

Background imageAbdication Collection: King George VI in Coronation Robes by Albert Collings

King George VI in Coronation Robes by Albert Collings
Portrait of King George VI by the portrait painter Albert Collings. Collings originally painted the picture for the Coronation of King Edward VIII but, after the Abdication, repainted the face

Background imageAbdication Collection: Blucher and Napoleon

Blucher and Napoleon
Blucher the Brave extracting the Groan of Abdication from the Corsican Bloodhound

Background imageAbdication Collection: Edward VIII in his Coronation robes

Edward VIII in his Coronation robes
A triptych of paintings by Fortunino Matania of King Edward VIII dressed in his ceremonial Coronation robes

Background imageAbdication Collection: His Majesty Edward VIII

His Majesty Edward VIII (1894-1972) - in a highly unusual imagined portrait (published early in 1936), illustrating a scene which was never to take place as the King abdicated on 11th December 1936

Background imageAbdication Collection: Napoleon on Bellerophon

Napoleon on Bellerophon
Napoleon, after his second abdication, on the deck of the Bellerophon before being exiled to St Helena

Background imageAbdication Collection: Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). King of Spain

Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). King of Spain from January 2, 1871 to February 11, 1873. First Duke of Aosta. Portrait. Engraving by J. Furno. Historia General de Espana by Modesto Lafuente

Background imageAbdication Collection: Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). King of Spain

Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). King of Spain from January 2, 1871 to February 11, 1873. First Duke of Aosta. Portrait. Engraving by J. Furno. Detail. Historia General de Espana by Modesto Lafuente

Background imageAbdication Collection: Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). King of Spain

Amadeo I of Spain (1845-1890). King of Spain from January 2, 1871 to February 11, 1873. First Duke of Aosta. Portrait. Engraving

Background imageAbdication Collection: Profile portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587)

Profile portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), queen from 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. In wimple with long veil, dress with ruff collar, Mary, Queen of Scotland

Background imageAbdication Collection: King Edward II forced to abdicate by the Earl of Lancaster, 1327

King Edward II forced to abdicate by the Earl of Lancaster, 1327
King Edward II forced to abdicate by Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, bishops, and lords in Kenilworth castle, 1327. Resignation of King Edward II. Copperplate engraving from M. A

Background imageAbdication Collection: Herman and Katherine Rogers, friends of Wallis Simpson

Herman and Katherine Rogers, friends of Wallis Simpson
Herman and Katherine Rogers, close friends of King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson (later Duke and Duchess of Windsor)

Background imageAbdication Collection: Wallis Simpson with Mr and Mrs Herman Rogers

Wallis Simpson with Mr and Mrs Herman Rogers
Wallis Simpson, later Duchess of Windsor, pictured with close friends, Herman and Katherine Rogers, her hosts at the Villa Lou Viei in Cannes during the abdication crisis

Background imageAbdication Collection: King Edward VIII & Mrs Simpson at Royal Ascot, 1936

King Edward VIII & Mrs Simpson at Royal Ascot, 1936
King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor, pictured with his future wife, Wallis Simpson, at Royal Ascot in June 1936. Date: 1936

Background imageAbdication Collection: Mr Ernest Simpson, 2nd husband of Duchess of Windsor

Mr Ernest Simpson, 2nd husband of Duchess of Windsor
Ernest Aldrich Simpson, the second husband of Wallis Warfield Spencer, who became better known by her married name, Mrs Wallis Simpson

Background imageAbdication Collection: Abdication crisis, Herman Rogers talking to a journalist

Abdication crisis, Herman Rogers talking to a journalist
Herman Rogers, close friends of Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII, pictured talking to a journalist across the gate at the Villa Lou Viei, Cannes

Background imageAbdication Collection: 1st day Cover - Wedding of Duke of Windsor to Wallis Simpson

1st day Cover - Wedding of Duke of Windsor to Wallis Simpson
Commemorative First day Cover - 3rd June, 1937 - The wedding of Duke of Windsor to Wallis Simpson in France at the Chateau de Cande at Monts. Date: 1937

Background imageAbdication Collection: King Edward VIII with Wallis Simpson

King Edward VIII with Wallis Simpson
King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor (1894-1972), (king from 20 January to 11 December 1936), pictured with his wife Wallis Simpson (1896-1986) on board a boat waving circa 1960s

Background imageAbdication Collection: Charles IV abdicates in favour of his son Ferdinand

Charles IV abdicates in favour of his son Ferdinand
Peninsular War (1808-1814). Charles IV abdicates in favour of his son Ferdinand (Aranjuez, March 19, 1808). Etching and engraving on paper, circa 1814

Background imageAbdication Collection: Emperor of China

Emperor of China
Xuantong, Emperor of China (1906 -1967) Emperor of China as the eleventh and final Emperor of the Qing dynasty, China's last imperial dynasty

Background imageAbdication Collection: France. 1848, 23 to 25 February Revolution. Engraving

France. 1848, 23 to 25 February Revolution. Engraving
France. 1848, 22-24 February Revolution, uprising of students, workers and National Guard to force the abdication of the king and proclaim the Second Republic. Engraving

Background imageAbdication Collection: Marriage of Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor to Wallace Simpson

Marriage of Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor to Wallace Simpson
June 37d 1937 - marriage of Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor to Wallace Simpson in France, following his abdication from the British throne

Background imageAbdication Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte forced to abdicate

Napoleon Bonaparte forced to abdicate by Marshal Michel Ney who holds pistols to his head, while a Turk sharpens a scimitar outside

Background imageAbdication Collection: France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. National Assembly invaded

France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. National Assembly invaded
France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. Popular uprising to force the abdication of King Louis Philippe of Orleans and proclaim the Second Republic (Days 22 to 24 February)

Background imageAbdication Collection: Coronation of King Edward VIII 1937

Coronation of King Edward VIII 1937
An impression of the supreme moment, when the King is crowned during the Coronation of King Edward VIII, scheduled for May 1937 but never carried out due to the Kings abdication in December 1936

Background imageAbdication Collection: King Edward VIII at his Coronation

King Edward VIII at his Coronation
An impression of King Edward VIII, later Duke of Windsor (1894-1972), pictured in full regalia at his Coronation in May 1937

Background imageAbdication Collection: Edward VIII Coronation handkerchief

Edward VIII Coronation handkerchief
A silk handkerchief commemorating the Coronation of King Edward VIII, planned for 15 May 1937 but in fact, never staged due to the Kings Abdication in December 1936. Date: 1936

Background imageAbdication Collection: The Duchess of Windsor in the Bahamas

The Duchess of Windsor in the Bahamas
The Duchess of Windsor (Wallis Simpson) in the Bahamas in c. 1940. The Duke was stationed there as governor during the Second World War. Date: c. 1940

Background imageAbdication Collection: Family tree of Peter the Great and Catherine I

Family tree of Peter the Great and Catherine I, with circular portraits of their early 20th century descendants, including Nicholas II, who is described as having abdicated

Background imageAbdication Collection: France. Paris. July Revolution. 1830. The Duke of Orleans go

France. Paris. July Revolution. 1830. The Duke of Orleans go
France. Paris. July Revolution.1830. Louis-Philippe, Duke of Orleans going from the Royal Palace to the town hall, July 31, 1830. Engraving

Background imageAbdication Collection: Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels

Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels
Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642). Flemish painter. Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels, c.1630-1640. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background imageAbdication Collection: Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Simpson in France

Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Simpson in France
Wallis Simpson and Edward formerly King Edward VIII, married on 3 June 1937 at the Chⴥ au de Cand鬠 France. Edward abdicated the throne in order to marry her. 3 June 1937

Background imageAbdication Collection: Edward VIII abdication message read in Parliament

Edward VIII abdication message read in Parliament
King Edward VIII s, final and irrevocable decision to abdicate, his message being read in Parliament. " I, Edward the Eighth

Background imageAbdication Collection: Ambassador of Empire who has become King Edward VIII

Ambassador of Empire who has become King Edward VIII
His Majesty King Edward VIII (1894 - 1972), who succeeded his Father, the late King George V, on 20 January 1936, the first bachelor King to ascend the British throne for 176 years

Background imageAbdication Collection: Abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936

Abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936
King Edward VIII of Britain (1894 - 1972), who resigned from 20 January to 11 December 1936, when he abdicated

Background imageAbdication Collection: King George VI in his ceremonial robes by Matania

King George VI in his ceremonial robes by Matania
A triptych of paintings by Fortunino Matania of King George VI dressed in his ceremonial Coronation robes. These paintings were adapted from three done of King Edward VIII for his Coronation

Background imageAbdication Collection: Wallis Simpson at Quaglinos, April 1936

Wallis Simpson at Quaglinos, April 1936
Wallis Simpson (Mrs Ernest Simpson), later Duchess of Windsor, pictured with (from left), Lieutenant Colonel M. F

Background imageAbdication Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor on their wedding day

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor on their wedding day
Wedding day of the Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward VIII) to Mrs Wallis Simpson on the 3rd June 1937 at the Chateau de Cande, near Tours in France

Background imageAbdication Collection: George II and Elizaveta of Greece

George II and Elizaveta of Greece
King George II of the Hellenes (1890-1947) and his wife, Elisabetha (1894-1956) in the early 1920s

Background imageAbdication Collection: Abdication crisis: front cover of the Daily Mirror

Abdication crisis: front cover of the Daily Mirror
Front cover from the Daily Mirror, 11th December 1936 depicting the new king, George VI arriving at his home at 145, Piccadilly, London

Background imageAbdication Collection: The Kings sailor son

The Kings sailor son
A portrait of Prince Albert (1895-1952), second son of King George V and father of Queen Elizabeth II, taken during his service in the Royal Navy in the First World War

Background imageAbdication Collection: Cavalry Sedan 1870

Cavalry Sedan 1870
The decisive battle of SEDAN : a cavalry engagement in the course of the fighting, which ends in defeat for the French and leads to the abdication of Napoleon III

Background imageAbdication Collection: Abdication of King Edward II

Abdication of King Edward II, who was forced to give up his crown to his son, Edward III. 1327

Background imageAbdication Collection: Sacking the Tuileries Palace, Paris, France

Sacking the Tuileries Palace, Paris, France, at the time of the abdication of King Louis-Philippe. 1848

Background imageAbdication Collection: France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. National Assembly invaded

France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. National Assembly invaded
France. Liberal Revolution, 1848. Popular uprising to force the abdication of King Louis Philippe of Orleans and proclaim the Second Republic (Days 22 to 24 February)

Background imageAbdication Collection: Abdication of Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Engraving. C

Abdication of Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Engraving. C
Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Queen of Spain. Abdication of Isabella of Bourbon in favour of her son Alphonse XII. June 25, 1870. Paris, France. Engraving by Capuz

Background imageAbdication Collection: Charles I of Spain (1500-1558) at Yuste, Engraving. Colored

Charles I of Spain (1500-1558) at Yuste, Engraving. Colored
Charles I (1500-1558). King of Spain and Emperor of Germany. Charles V at Yuste. Engraving by C. Penoso. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Background imageAbdication Collection: First Spanish Republic (1873-1874). Amadeo I of Savoy with h

First Spanish Republic (1873-1874). Amadeo I of Savoy with h
First Spanish Republic (1873-1874). Amadeo I of Savoy (1871-1873) reaching Elba, Portugal, with Queen Maria Victoria and her children (12 February 1873) after his abdication. Colored engraving

Background imageAbdication Collection: Spain. Madrid. Proclamation of First Spanish Republic (1873

Spain. Madrid. Proclamation of First Spanish Republic (1873-1874). Colored engraving

Background imageAbdication Collection: Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). Abdication

Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). Abdication
Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). King of Spain (1517-1556) and Emperor of Germany (1519-1556). First Spanish monarch of the House of Austria

Background imageAbdication Collection: Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). Portrait o

Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). Portrait o
Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). King of Spain (1517-1556) and Emperor of Germany (1519-1556). First Spanish monarch of the House of Austria

Background imageAbdication Collection: Emperor Carl V abdicates

Emperor Carl V abdicates
The emperor Carl V abdicates Date: 1556

Background imageAbdication Collection: Prince of Wales during a march 1913

Prince of Wales during a march 1913
Prince of Wales later Edward VIII (1894 1972), during a march, while he is attending national service. Date: 1913

Background imageAbdication Collection: Prince of Wales 1920

Prince of Wales 1920
Front cover of The Graphic, showing Prince of Wales ((later King Edward VIII and then Duke of Windsor) (1894 - 1972)

Background imageAbdication Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots, forced to abdicate

Mary, Queen of Scots, forced to abdicate
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), forced to abdicate in favour of her one-year-old son James, while imprisoned at Loch Leven Castle. Date: 24 July 1567

Background imageAbdication Collection: Proclamation of King George VIs accession

Proclamation of King George VIs accession
Scene at the Royal Exchange, London, on Saturday 12th December 1936

Background imageAbdication Collection: Mrs Ernest A. Simpson

Mrs Ernest A. Simpson
Mrs Ernest A. (Wallis) Simpson. She had recently obtained a divorce, and her name was increasingly being connected with King Edward VIII

Background imageAbdication Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor in the Bahamas

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor in the Bahamas in c. 1940. The Duke was stationed there as governor during the Second World War. Date: c. 1940

Background imageAbdication Collection: Hasburgs Empire. Abdication of Charles V in

Hasburgs Empire. Abdication of Charles V in Brussels (1555-1556). He gave the imperial throne to his brother Ferdinand I and the crown of Aragon, Burgundy and Castilla to his son Philip II. Engraving

Background imageAbdication Collection: Spain (1873). Abdication of Amadeo I. The king

Spain (1873). Abdication of Amadeo I. The king
" Spain (1873). Abdication of Amadeo I. The king Amadeo and the queen Maric Victoria leaving the Royal Palace. Published in " L Illustration. Journal Universel". Etching."

Background imageAbdication Collection: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (1759). Abdication

Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (1759). Abdication of Charles VII (future Charles III of Spain) in favour of his son Fernando. Work attributed to Antonio Joli. Oil on canvas

Background imageAbdication Collection: Napoleon after his Abdication

Napoleon after his Abdication. Hippolyte Delaroche (1797-1856). Oil on canvas. Date: 1814

Background imageAbdication Collection: Carlos IV abdication

Carlos IV abdication
Celebrations at the Aranjuez Palace, following the abdication of the King of Spain, Charles IV in favour of his son Ferdinand VII. Coloured engraving by D. Manuel Alegre from picture by D

Background imageAbdication Collection: GALLAIT, Louis (1810-1887)

GALLAIT, Louis (1810-1887). The Abdication of Charles V. Saln del trono del Palacio Real de Bruselas (1556). Abdicacin

Background imageAbdication Collection: Crowds listening to a broadcast of the abdication speech

Crowds listening to a broadcast of the abdication speech
Crowds listening to radios installed by His Masters Voice outside their offices in Clerkenwell in December 1936 for King Edward VIIIs abdication speech. Date: 01/12/1936

Background imageAbdication Collection: Portrait of George VI by Albert Collings with invoice

Portrait of George VI by Albert Collings with invoice
Portrait of King George VI by the portrait painter, Albert Collings taken from the editorial

Background imageAbdication Collection: The Duke of Kent visits Duke of Windsor in Vienna

The Duke of Kent visits Duke of Windsor in Vienna
Prince George, Duke of Kent visiting his brother, the Duke of Windsor (formerly King Edward VIII), in Vienna, Austria in February 1937

Background imageAbdication Collection: Abdication crisis: front cover of the Saturday Review

Abdication crisis: front cover of the Saturday Review
Front cover of the Saturday Review from December 1936, referring to the abdication of King Edward VIII

Background imageAbdication Collection: Abdcation crisis: sloganed car

Abdcation crisis: sloganed car
Sloganed car in support of King Edward VIII during the Abdication crisis of December 1936. The kings desire to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson split the government

Background imageAbdication Collection: Kazimierz Pulaski

Kazimierz Pulaski
KAZIMIERZ PULASKI PONIATOWSKI - sometime lover of Catherine the Great, but her devious foreign policy led to his abdication and the destruction of his country. Date: 1748 - 1779

Background imageAbdication Collection: Stanislaw Poniatowski

Stanislaw Poniatowski
STANISLAW II AUGUST PONIATOWSKI - sometime lover of Catherine the Great, but her devious foreign policy led to his abdication and the destruction of his country. Date: 1732 - 1798

Background imageAbdication Collection: Abdication Demanded 2

Abdication Demanded 2
Angered by Louis attempt to quit the country, the people of Paris at a meeting on the Champ de Mars demand that he abdicate. Lafayette quells the riot with a fusillade. Date: 17 July 1791

Background imageAbdication Collection: Diocletians Palace

Diocletians Palace
The peristyle of Diocletians Palace, at Split (Spalatum) Croatia (former Yugoslavia). Roman Emperor Diocletian had this massive palace built after his abdication 305 A.D. Date: 1930s

Background imageAbdication Collection: Kaiser Wilhelm II crossing Dutch frontier, WW1

Kaiser Wilhelm II crossing Dutch frontier, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, crossing the Dutch frontier from Germany on the day his abdication was announced, two days before the end of the First World War. Date: 9 November 1918

Background imageAbdication Collection: Abdication of Napoleon

Abdication of Napoleon
A facsimile of the abdication note of Napoleon Bonaparte

Background imageAbdication Collection: Afghanistan - Prince Inayutullah Khan of Kabul

Afghanistan - Prince Inayutullah Khan of Kabul
Inayatullah Khan Seraj (1888 - 1946) (pictures here as Prince) became King of the Emirate of Afghanistan on 14th January 1929, but only reigned for 3 days until 17th January 1929

Background imageAbdication Collection: A scene in Downing Street during the Abdication crisis

A scene in Downing Street during the Abdication crisis
A cyclist sympathetic to the dilemma of King Edward VIII in December 1936, talks to a policeman in Downing Street, London

Background imageAbdication Collection: Abdication front cover headlines

Abdication front cover headlines
Front cover headlines from the Daily Mirror announcing that King Edward VIII had chosen to marry Mrs Wallis Simpson in December 1936

Background imageAbdication Collection: News of the Abdication

News of the Abdication
Newspaper bills proclaiming the abdication crisis of the Prince of Wales

Background imageAbdication Collection: The Prince of Wales, serving with Sir John Frenchs staff as

The Prince of Wales, serving with Sir John Frenchs staff as
abdication World War I WWI Great War First World War

Background imageAbdication Collection: Volunteers at Tuileries

Volunteers at Tuileries
Departure of the volunteers who have been occupying the palais des Tuileries since the abdication of Louis-Philippe

Background imageAbdication Collection: Girondins in Palaisroyal

Girondins in Palaisroyal
Celebrating the abdication of Louis Philippe, the Girondins stage a concert in the Palais Royal, Paris : but their jubilation is somewhat premature



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