Coronation Collection (page 19)

1937 Coronation - Abbey guests stranded in rain after ceremo
Peers 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

Filming the 1937 Coronation
A diagrammatic drawing by Douglas Macpherson of the window constructed behind the tomb of St Aymer de Valence in the Abbey sanctuary

Indian officers resting after the 1937 Coronation
Indian officers resting at the foot of the Queen Victoria Memorial after playing their part in the Coronation procession of King George VI on 12 May 1937. Date: 1937

Noel Coward at the 1937 Coronation
Noel Coward (Sir Noel Peirce Coward, 1899-1973), English actor, singer, playwright, director and composer, sporting a grey top hat

Trafalgar Square after the 1937 Coronation
Trafalgar 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 adorned
A 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 show
Some impressions during the procession by the Sphere artist, W. Bryce Hamilton showing prancing horses, mounted drummers, flappers perched precariously on balconies

1937 Coronation - serving milk to schoolchildren
A sketch taken during the Coronation of 1937 showing schoolchildren waiting to watch the Coronation procession, being served milk. Date: 1937

1937 Coronation - Cheering throngs at the Palace
The 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 Coronation
A 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 1937
The 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

Coronation of King Henry IV
An impression of part of the Coronation procession at the time of King Henry IV (1366 - 1413), showing knightly attendants in procession up the nave bearing the mace, the helmet

Surging crowds in Trafalgar Square, 1937 Coronation
A picture taken at the South Africa House side of Trafalgar Square shortly after daylight on the morning of the 1937 Coronation of King George VI

Westminster Abbeys might congregation for 1937 Coronation
A 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 Coron
The 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 Coronation
The 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 Regalis
One 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 Coronation
An 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 Abbey
The 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

King George VI and his canopy bearers, coronation
King George VI and his canopy bearers, who are Knights of the Garter, at his Coronation on 12th May 1937. Date: May 1937

King George VI takes the oath
The solemn moment in the Coronation service as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Cosmo Lang, adminsters the oath to King George VI who places his hand on the Gospel and swears to maintain the Laws

The Sphere Coronation Record Number
Front cover of The Sphere Coronation Record Number, 15th May 1937, a special issue for the coronation of King George VI which took place on 12th May 1937

Proclamation of date of the Coronation, 1952
The 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

Spithead panorama, ships on north side
Panorama of the Coronation Review: the right-hand section, showing ships on the north side. A Spithead panorama, showing battleships of the Mediterranean fleet headed by the Queen Elizabeth

George VI Coronation - Crowds outside Buckingham Palace
Crowds 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 filmed
The 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

Motorluxe rugs, special 1937 Coronation designs
Advertisement for Motorluxe travel rugs, specifically their Coronation themed styles featuring authentic shades of Coronation red and blue carried out in art silk caracul

London Pavilion decorated for the Coronation
Among the decorations in London inspired by the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were these life-size effigies of the royal couple

The Sketch Coronation Number, 1937
Front cover of The Sketch, special Coronation issue for the Coronation of King George VI, featuring a rather glamorous and statuesque Britannia

The Kings Champion
Impression 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 London
King 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 Arch
The 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 V
The crowning of King George V during his 1911 Coronation. Date: 1911

Police eating lunch at the Epsom Coronation Derby, 1911. 1911

Coronation Procession of King Edward VI
Coronation procession of King Edward VI from the Tower of London to Westminster, which was noted for its splendour and the richly decorated streets

The Kings Champion at the Coronation Banquet
Impression 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 Abbey
Queen 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 V
Banquet following the Coronation ceremony for King Henry V in 1413, featuring the Kings Champion, an office instituted by William I

The Kings Watermen by Byam Shaw
The Kings watermen, who are present at Royal occasions when rowers are required, and who, in 1911, took part in the Coronation procession of King George V. Date: 1911

Coronation of King William III and Queen Mary
Coronation 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 Club
Special 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 Coronation
Two hundred policemen test the strength of the viewing stands along the processional route for the Coronation of King George V in 1911

Coronation thrones, 1911
The 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 Coronation
The 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 procession
The 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, 1911
Women 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 Matania
A 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, 1911
Advertisement for Dralles Illusion, THE Coronation Perfume featuring a heady mix of violet, lilac, carnation, rose, lily-of-the-valley and narcissus

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