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Coronation Collection (page 10)

Background imageCoronation Collection: 1937 Coronation - A Sea of Coronets

1937 Coronation - A Sea of Coronets
Henry, Duke of Gloucester, wearing the coronet of a Prince of the Blood Royalwhich is similar to that of an Heir-apparent but without the arch and orb

Background imageCoronation Collection: 1937 Coronation - Peeresses don their coronets

1937 Coronation - Peeresses don their coronets
A picturesque incident during the Coronation of King George VI. During the Queens crowning, the assembled peeresses in Westminster Abbey simultaneously donned their coronets. Date: 1937

Background imageCoronation Collection: Duke and Duchess of Kent leave for the 1937 Coronation

Duke and Duchess of Kent leave for the 1937 Coronation
George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942) in naval uniform and his wife, Marina, Duchess of Kent leaving their home at 3 Belgrave Square for Buckingham Palace prior to the Coronation of the Dukes elder

Background imageCoronation Collection: Coronation Chair

Coronation Chair
The Coronation Chair, also known as King Edwards Chair, in Westminster Abbey, London, shortly before the coronation of King George V

Background imageCoronation 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 imageCoronation Collection: Coronation of King Charles I

Coronation of King Charles I
Coronation of Charles I on 2 February 1626. The King is depicted wearing white, rather than purple, and was reckoned to be an omen of his future misfortunes. Date: 1626

Background imageCoronation Collection: On Balcony Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation 1902

On Balcony Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Coronation 1902
Front cover of The Sphere, showing Edward VII and Queen Alexandra on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace in their crowns. August 1902

Background imageCoronation Collection: King Edward VIII in his coronation robes

King Edward VIII in his coronation robes
King Edward VIII (1894-1972), later Duke of Windsor, fictitiously pictured in his coronation robes, a painting by Albert Collings which was to appear in the pre-prepared Coronation Record Number of

Background imageCoronation Collection: Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation at Westminster Abbey

Queen Elizabeth IIs coronation at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June, 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageCoronation Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and members of the Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth II and members of the Royal Family captured in an informal group portrait at the time of the Coronation - 2nd June 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageCoronation Collection: Lorenzo Monaco (1370-1422). The Coronation of

Lorenzo Monaco (1370-1422). The Coronation of the Virgin. 1413. Detail of the predella depicting the Nativity. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Tempera on wood. ITALY. Florence

Background imageCoronation Collection: Coronation 1953, Queen accepts pearl sword at Temple Bar

Coronation 1953, Queen accepts pearl sword at Temple Bar
The newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II taking part in a traditional ceremony at Temple Bar in Fleet Street, London on 12 June 1952, 10 days after her Coronation

Background imageCoronation Collection: Crown for Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother), Coronation 19

Crown for Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother), Coronation 19
The crown for Queen Elizabeth, consort of King George VI, to wear at the 1937 Coronation based on a Victorian circlet and including the Koh-i-Noor diamond

Background imageCoronation Collection: Dress for Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother) Coronation 1937

Dress for Queen Elizabeth (Queen Mother) Coronation 1937
Dress worn by Queen Elizabeth, consort of King George VI at the 1937 Coronation. Designed and made by Handley-Seymour it was of English silk and in a Princess shape with a full train

Background imageCoronation Collection: Coronation 1953, traditional guildhall luncheon

Coronation 1953, traditional guildhall luncheon
The newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth II attends a a traditional Guildhall luncheon in her honour on 12 June 1953, ten days after the Coronation

Background imageCoronation Collection: Selfridges decorated for the 1937 Coronation

Selfridges decorated for the 1937 Coronation
Selfridges department store in Oxford Street, London decorated for the Coronation of King George VI in May 1937. The store displayed a sculptured pageant of English history

Background imageCoronation Collection: Queen Elizabeth II on Coronation Day

Queen Elizabeth II on Coronation Day
Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown, waves to crowds from the balcony of the Buckingham Palace following her Coronation at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageCoronation Collection: Coronation 1953, Thanksgiving Service at St Pauls Cathedral

Coronation 1953, Thanksgiving Service at St Pauls Cathedral
Queen Elizabeth II (front pew, far right) attending the Coronation thanksgiving service at St. Pauls Cathedral on June 9 1953, a week after the Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey

Background imageCoronation Collection: Coronation street party, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Coronation street party, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
To celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II the town of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, organised four childrens street parties at various locations around the town

Background imageCoronation Collection: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip pays homage

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip pays homage
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953 in Westminster Abbey showing the Duke of Edinburgh paying homage. Date: 1953

Background imageCoronation Collection: The Mall decorated for the Coronation, 1953

The Mall decorated for the Coronation, 1953
The 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

Background imageCoronation Collection: Coronation 1953, Illustrated London News front cover

Coronation 1953, Illustrated London News front cover
Secondary front cover of the ILN featuring a photograph of the soon-to-be crowned Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by crowns, orb, sceptre and other ceremonial paraphenalia. Date: 1953

Background imageCoronation Collection: Queen Elizabeth II by Terence Cuneo

Queen Elizabeth II by Terence Cuneo
Portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II by Terence Cuneo, specially painted for The Illustrated London News to celebrate the Queens Coronation in 1953. Date: 1953

Background imageCoronation Collection: Princess Margaret arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation)

Princess Margaret arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation)
The sister of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret, enters the Coronation Theatre in Westminster Abbey. Her train is carried by Miss Iris Peake, and she is followed by her page

Background imageCoronation Collection: The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace after the Coronation

The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace after the Coronation
The official photograph of The Royal family at buckingham Palace on the Coronation day, 12 May 1937 showing (left to right) H.R.H The Princess Royal, H.R.H The Duchess of Gloucester

Background imageCoronation Collection: Coronation 1953, the Mall illuminated

Coronation 1953, the Mall illuminated
The Mall, London, leading up to Buckingham Palace, pictured bathed in light as the triumphal arches erected for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 are switched on by the newly crowned

Background imageCoronation Collection: The Presenting of the Spurs, Coronation 1953

The Presenting of the Spurs, Coronation 1953
The Lord Great Chamberlain presents the Golden Spurs of Chivalry to Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Background imageCoronation Collection: Queen sits in Chair of Estate, Coronation 1953

Queen sits in Chair of Estate, Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth II sits in the Chair of Estate before being divested of her robe for the Ceremony of Anointing. She is flanked by the Sword bearers and her Maids of Honour

Background imageCoronation Collection: Westminster Abbey prepared for the Coronation, 1953

Westminster Abbey prepared for the Coronation, 1953
Illustration of the interior of Wesminster Abbey, looking towards the High Altar and featuring the special chairs used as part of the Coronation Service. Date: 1953

Background imageCoronation Collection: Duchess of Argyll in her Coronation outfit

Duchess of Argyll in her Coronation outfit
The Duchess of Argyll (1912 - 1993), previously Miss Margaret Whigham and then Mrs Charles Sweeny, pictured in the dress she wore for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in



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