Coronation Collection (page 20)

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

1902 Coronation - In the Crowd, self-sacrifice
Jones saw nothing himself, but his wife had an excellent view. A selfless husband holds his wife aloft so she can see above the crowd to watch the Coronation Procession of King Edward VII. Date: 1902

Accustoming a horse to traffic before the Coronation
A 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, 1937
Front 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

Robes of a Viscountess for the Coronation, 1937
The robes of a viscountess for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937, tried on at one of the Court tailors. The cape has 2 1/2 bars of miniver and the coronet has sixteen silver balls

Closing Jewel House at Tower of London during 1937 Coronatio
A Yeoman warder pinning up the Lord Chamberlains notice on the Wakefield Tower in the Tower of London, announcing that owing to the removal of the Regalia the place will be closed until May 17

Spectators watch coronation rehearsal on wooden stands
The temporary stands, constructed along the processional route, filled with people watching the Coronation rehearsal prior to the real event on 12 May 1937

Advert celebrating the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
A French advert in The Tatler wishing the Queen a long and peaceful reign: It is the hearfelt wish of the people of France that the reign of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth should be one of unbroken

Coronation ceremonial procession 1937
The Coronation procession up Westminster Abbeys blue-carpeted nave for the coronation of King George VI: a colourful pageant as peers

Tsar Nicholas II Coronation at St. Petersburg
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was crowned on the 26th of May 1896 in St. Petersburg; the entire city was adorned with an enormous assortment of extravagant regalia. Date: 26th May 1896

Tsar Nicholas II Coronation - The Triumph Area
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia was coronated on the 26th of May 1896, this space, named the Triumph area was at the time devoted to celebrating the event

Indian Cavalrymen at Coronation George VI
Two Indian dignitaries in full ceremonial uniform in the Procession at the Coronation of king George VI Date: 12th May 1937

Soldiers at Coronation George VI
Soldiers in full ceremonial dress uniform marching past in the procession at the Coronation of King George VI led by their commanding officer Date: 12th May 1937

Royal Marine Band at Coronation George VI
Royal Marine Band in full ceremonial uniform in the procession at the Coronation of King George VI Date: 12th May 1937

General at Coronation George VI
A General on horseback in Full Dress Uniform in the Procession at the Coronation of King George VI Date: 12th May 1937

Adverts and messages commemorating the coronation
On the left, an embroidery created by the Royal School of Needlework for the makers of Capstan cigarettes (branch of The Imperial Tobacco Co.)

Scenes from the life of Queen Elizabeth II
Photographs of the Queen with her husband and children, and on her coronation day

Coronation shopping
Items chosen for their elegance and distinction which is an integral part of the coronation season; these include alice headbands, evening gloves, bath oil and flairessence

Coronation celebrations in The Tatler
On the left, an enterprising group of people enjoy the spectacle of the Coronation of 1953 from the air (illustration by A F Wiles)

Front cover for Punch Coronation Number 1953
Punch Coronation front cover for 1953 with a montage of flowers in the shape of a crown. Date: 1953

Coronation of George VI
Royal Coach processing past crowds of spectators during the Coronation of George VI on 12th May of 1937 escorted by Guardsmen in full ceremonial uniform. Date: 1937

Coronation journey of King Haakon VII
The arrival in Oslo of Haakon VII (Prince Carl of Denmark and Iceland, born Christian Frederik Carl Georg Valdemar Axel - 18721957)

Advert for Ciro jewellery, for coronation 1937
Ciro will be well represented at the Coronation. 1937

Newspaper boys holding posters announcing King Edward VII s
Prior to Edwards coronation he became ill and had to have an operation causing the coronation to be postponed to August. Date: 2nd July 1902

Boniface IX Installed
The coronation of pope Bonifacius IX (Pietro Tomacelli) Date: 1389

Coronation Fete 1838
An elaborate fete to celebrate the coronation of Queen Victoria on Parkers Piece, Cambridge involving a great circular arrangement of tables Date: 28 June 1838

Edward Vii / Coronation
Edward VIIs CORONATION PROCESSION with the Parliament buildings in the background. Date: 9 August 1902

Coronation of King Henry VI
The grand coronation of Henry VI (1421 - 1471) in Paris(1431), here he is being crowned King of France, having be crowned King of England in 1429

John Ireland, Dean
JOHN IRELAND Dean of Westminster, depicted carrying the crown at the coronation of George IV, 1820. Date: 1762 - 1842

Coronation of King Haakon VII of Norway - Flag
The coronation of King Haakon VII (1872-1957) of Norway in 1905. Date: 1905

King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway and Flag
King Haakon VII (1872-1957) and Queen Maud (1869-1938) of Norway and the Norwegian Flag and coat of arms. Issued to celebrate the coronation of Haakon in November 1905. Date: 1905

Conwy Suspension Bridge, North Wales - Illuminated at night in celebration of a Royal Coronation or Jubilee (unable to determine exactly which one!). Date: circa 1930s

Wandsworth, London - The Principal Sights
Wandsworth, London - West Hill, High Street, Three Island Pond, Roman Catholic Church, All Saints Church, Spencer Park, Council House, Upper Richmond Road and Coronation Grounds. Date: 1905

The State Coach - Alnwick Castle, Northumberland
The luxurious State Coach of the Northumberland Family, which once carried the 3rd Duke of Northumberland as George IVs personal representative to the coronation of Charles X in France in 1825

The Delhi Coronation Durbar - King Emperor at Kings Gate
The Delhi Coronation Durbar on 12th December 1911 - The State entry of the King Emperor through the Kings Gate. Date: 1911

King Haakon VII of Denmark of the House of Oldenburg (1872-1957). Wearing his Coronation robes and holding the State Regalia. Date: 1905

Britannia Anonymous Society Cigarette Factory at Aden, Yemen
The Britannia Anonymous Society Cigarette Factory at The Crescent, Aden, Yemen. The flags and bunting are the decorations set up to celebrate the coronation of King George V in June 1911. Date: 1911

Westminster Abbey, London - The Coronation Chair. Made in 1300 to enclose the Stone of Scone beneath. In this chair all our Sovereigns have been crowned (except Edward VI)

Newfoundland, Canada - St. Johns - Water Street. The flags celebrating the coronation of Edward VII in August 1902. Date: 1902

Coronation Durbar, Delhi - General View including King George Vs Pavilion - 12th December 1911. Date: 1911

The Coronation Naval Review - Spithead - Royal Yacht Surprise passes HMS Superb on 15th June 1953. Date: 1953

Delhi Durbar - King George V and Queen Mary
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) presenting themselves to their people

Journey of HIJMS Ashigara from Japan to England - 1937
HIJMS Ashigara - left Yokohama on 3rd March 1937, arriving in Portsmouth on 9th May 1937, in order to take part in George VIs Coronation Review at Spithead on 20th May. Date: 1937

Canadian Arch, Whitehall - Coronation of Edward VII
The Canadian Arch, Whitehall, London (looking toward Trafalgar Square) - erected by the Government of Canada in honour of the Coronation of his Majesty King Edward VII in 1902. Date: 1902

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