Coronations Collection (page 2)

Queens Coronation Robe 1937
The magnificent train of purple velvet with gold embroidery representing floral emblems of the Empire worn by Queen Elizabeth, consort of King George VI at the Coronation in 1937

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

Customs / Coronations / Euro
Carl V crowned Emperor by Pope Clement VII at Bologna. Date: 24 February 1530

George V and Mary, Coronation Delhi, Durbar, India
King George V and Queen Mary for the Coronation Durbar, proclaiming the new Emperor and Empress of India. Receiving homage at the Delhi Durbar, a ruler cheif of Burma making his obseisance

Lord Great Chamberlain presenting spurs to the King
The Lord Great Chamberlain, the Marquess of Cholmondeley, presenting the spurs to King Edward VII (simply by touching his heels)

1937 Coronation, annexe to the Abbey constructed
An overhead impression of the temporary structure of steel framing and wood infilling, finished externally in plaster and treated to harmonise with the stonework of the Abbey

Coronation Procession of Queen Victoria
The Coronation Procession of Queen Victoria from 28 June 1838, illustrated in the Correct Representations on the Occasion of Her Majestys Coronation consisting of two vast panels

The Windsor Greys in their Coronation Harness
Am impression by Fortunino Matania of the famous Windsor Greys ready harnessed in the stableyard before taking the State coach round to the Palace entrance where they will transport King George VI to

George VI Coronation Procession - the State Coach
The State Coach, carrying King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to in from their Coronation at Westminster Abbey on 12 May 1937, pictured in procession outside the Abbey

Tit Bits Coronation Souvenir 1937
Front cover of Tit-Bits magazine, commemorating the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on 12 May 1937. Date: 1937

St Edwards Chair - Coronation Chair
The Coronation Chair of Great Britain, otherwise known as St. Edwards Chair or King Edwards Chair, used for the crowning of British monarchs

King John loses Crown Jewels in the Wash
On 14 October 1216, King John, while on a campaign, arrived at the south side of the Wash. As his army crossed the sands, the tide rose unexpectedly and the Kings baggage, including the crown jewels

Coronation of George I
Enthronisation ceremony during the Coronation of King George I in 1714. As the King could not speak English and the bishops could not speak German, the ceremony was carried out in Latin. Date: 1714

Englands monarchs of the past greet George V
An allegorical illustration to celebrate the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary, featuring the King and Queen seated on their thrones while all the past monarchs of England

King George V and his wife Queen Mary
A souvenir postcard with portraits of King George V and his wife Queen Mary for their coronation. 1911

Inside the annexe at Westminster Abbey - George VI Coronatio
A view inside the Great Hall, a temporary annexe designed by Sir James West and built onto Westminster Abbey for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937

The Golden Ampulla and the Anointing Spoon
The most ancient regalia used in the most solemn Coronation rite for the anointing of the sovereign - the golden ampulla and the spoon

Predecessors of Queen Elizabeth II crowned at Westminster
Colour montage depicting the five Queens regnant who preceded Queen Elizabeth II and who were crowned at Westminster Abbey; Mary I, Elizabeth I, Mary II, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria. Date: 1953

Invitation to Coronation of King George IV
An elegant admission card to the splendid and costly coronation of King George IV, signed by the Deputy Earl Marshal, Lord Howard of Effingham

Polish King Crowned
Aleksander Jagiellonczyk is crowned king of Poland at Krakow Date: 1501

Charlemagnes Crown
The coronation crown of the emperor Charlemagne, worn at Rome in 800 and preserved in the Imperial Treasury, Vienna Date: 800

Coronation of King George V 1911
King George Vs Coronation on the 22 June 1911, at Westminster Abbey, London, the Archbishop of Canterbury the most Reverend Randall Davidson placing the Crown of St. Edward on the Kings head

Coronation Procession, near Westminster Abbey 1911
King George V in the State Coach near Westminster Abbey, London. Date: 22 June 1911

Ceremony of crowning of King George V
Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on King George Vs head, in Westminster Abbey. 22 June 1911

Ceremony of crowning of King Edward VII
The Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on King Edward VII head, in Westminster Abbey. 9 August 1902

Queen Victoria in her Coronation robes
Queen Victoria (1819 - 1901), in her Coronation robes, June 1838 Date: 1838

Coronation of Prince Edward in carriage
Prince Edward of Wales, procession started from York House, consisting of three carriages, followed by escort of the Royal Horse Guards. Date: 9 August 1902

Eight King Edwards
King Edward VIII pictured centre in his coronation regalia (except he abdicated before he could be crowned). Surrounding him are the seven preceding King Edwards. Date: 1936

1937 Coronation - Imperial mantle of cloth of gold
The magnificent vestment, the Imperial mantle donned by King George VI following his anointing in the Coronation ceremony, seen as it was nearing completion at the Royal School of Needlework

Coming to see the Coronation Procession by W. Ralston
A bus interior packed full of passengers of all ages, travelling to central London to see the Coronation procession of King Edward VII. Date: 1902

Sketches during the Coronation, 1902
Random sketches taken in the streets by " Mars" during the Coronation of King Edward VII. At the top, a boy sells blue flowers to several waiting spectators including a one-legged Chelsea

Lord Great Chamberlain girding sword on the King
The Lord Great Chamberlain, the Marquess of Cholmondeley, pictured girding the sword on King Edward VII, part of the investiture stage of the Coronation of King Edward VII in 1902. Date: 1902

Crowd scanning bulletin about King Edward VIIs health
A crowd outside the offices of the Daily Graphic, waiting anxiously for the regular bulletins about the state of the Kings health following a sudden illness - appendicitis - just two days before his

Queen Alexandras coronation dress worked in India
The superb overdress of Indian embroidery which was made for Queen Alexandras Coronation costume, being worked during the winter of 1901-2 in Delhi by forty of the most skilled needleworkers at

Sikh Officers playing quoits at Hampton Court Palace, 1902
Sihk 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, 1902
Indian 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, 1902
A 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 coach
The 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 Square
A 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 memorial
In 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 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

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 - 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

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