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Background imageMonarch Collection: The Coronation of King Edward VII - Souvenir Postcard

The Coronation of King Edward VII - Souvenir Postcard bearing the original intended date of the ceremony (26 June 1902) which was postponed (put back until 9th August) due to the Kings illness

Background imageMonarch Collection: Sancho IV of Castile (1258-1295). King of Castille, Leon

Sancho IV of Castile (1258-1295). King of Castille, Leon and Galicia from 1284-1295. Portrait. Engraving

Background imageMonarch Collection: Bristol Britannia 312 G-AOVT Monarch Duxford 1976

Bristol Britannia 312 G-AOVT Monarch Duxford 1976
Bristol Britannia 312 G-AOVT of Monarch Airlines at Duxford in 1976 Date: 1976

Background imageMonarch Collection: HMS Monarch, British cable ship

HMS Monarch, British cable ship
The HMS Monarch, a British cable-laying ship. There were three cable ships of this name -- this is probably the third one, built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson in 1916. Date: 20th century

Background imageMonarch Collection: The Royal Tour of Ghana

The Royal Tour of Ghana
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on a tour of Ghana, showing their arrival and welcome at Accra airport, and various scenes from the tour itself

Background imageMonarch Collection: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan de Grineau

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan de Grineau
Spectacular illustration by ILN special artist, Bryan de Grineau, showing the supreme moment of the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey when the Archbishop of Canterbury

Background imageMonarch Collection: King Edward VII opening University College School, Hampstead

King Edward VII opening University College School, Hampstead on July 26th, 1907 Date: 1907

Background imageMonarch Collection: Monarch Butterfly

Monarch Butterfly
MONARCH BUTTERFLY (danais archippus)

Background imageMonarch Collection: Chapel Royal, St James

Chapel Royal, St James
The Chapel Royal at St James Palace, London, is an establishment in the Royal Household serving the spiritual needs of the sovereign of the British royal family

Background imageMonarch Collection: Young Henry VIII (1491 - 1547), wearing full armour on horseback. Date: circa 1530s

Young Henry VIII (1491 - 1547), wearing full armour on horseback. Date: circa 1530s

Background imageMonarch Collection: George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1829). Engraving. Col

George III of the United Kingdom (1738-1829). Engraving. Col
George III (1738-1820). King of Great Britain and Ireland later King of the United Kingdom and of Hanover. Engraving. Colored

Background imageMonarch Collection: Ferdinand I of Two Sicilies (1751-1825)

Ferdinand I of Two Sicilies (1751-1825)
Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies (1751-1825). King of Sicily, Naples and Two Sicilies. Portrait by Anton Raphael Mengs. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageMonarch Collection: Imperial State Crown of George II, was crowned 1727

Imperial State Crown of George II, was crowned 1727
Imperial State Crown that George II was crowned, on October 1727, this was George Is state crown, the arches were pulled upwards surmounted by 440 brilliant set jewels with the fleur-de-lis

Background imageMonarch Collection: Ping Pong at Denham Court

Ping Pong at Denham Court
A game of ping pong (table tennis) in progress inside Denham Court, Denham, Buckinghamshire. Date: circa 1904

Background imageMonarch Collection: Urraca of Leo?n and Castile (10791126)

Urraca of Leo?n and Castile (10791126). Queen regnant of Leo?n, Castile, and Galicia (1109-1126). Portrait from Genealogies of the Kings of Spain (1526-1535). National Library. Madrid. Spain

Background imageMonarch Collection: Words by King Charles II

Words by King Charles II
Poem written by King Charles II entitled I Pass All My Hours in a Shady Old Grove, accompanied by a stylised illustration of the Merry Monarch composing under the shade of an oak tree

Background imageMonarch Collection: The Coronation of King George VI - The King in Royal Robes

The Coronation of King George VI - The King in Royal Robes
circa 1910s

Background imageMonarch Collection: The Romanian Royal Family

The Romanian Royal Family. King Carol I of Romania (1839-1914) and Queen Elisabeth (Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise of Wied) (1843-1916) with future King Ferdinand (Ferdinand Viktor Albert Meinrad)

Background imageMonarch Collection: The late King George VI lies in State at Westminster Hall

The late King George VI lies in State at Westminster Hall. A Guard stands alongside the coffin, his head bowed in respect. Date: 1952

Background imageMonarch Collection: Emperor Franz Joseph I visits Zavidovici, Bosnia Herzegovina

Emperor Franz Joseph I visits Zavidovici, Bosnia Herzegovina
A visit by Franz Joseph I (18301916), the Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, and monarch of other states in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, to Zavidovici in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Background imageMonarch Collection: Kings Progress - British Royalty from William the Conqueror

Kings Progress - British Royalty from William the Conqueror through to King George Vi

Background imageMonarch Collection: King Edward VII and King Carlos I of Portugal

King Edward VII and King Carlos I of Portugal
King Edward VII (1841-1910) and King Carlos I of Portugal (1863-1908) Date: circa 1907

Background imageMonarch Collection: Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville

Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville
Edward IV (1442 - 1483), King of England from 4 March 1461 to 3 October 1470 with his wife Elizabeth Woodville, Queen consort of England

Background imageMonarch Collection: King Edward IV, in armour on horseback

King Edward IV, in armour on horseback
King Edward IV (1442 - 1483), King of England, in armour on horseback, in the Horse Armoury, Tower of London. Date: 15th century

Background imageMonarch Collection: WW2 - Home Front - King George VI meets a young boy munition worker (15 year-old Leonard

WW2 - Home Front - King George VI meets a young boy munition worker (15 year-old Leonard Fiske) during his inspection of a famous munitions factory - the lad continued to feed revolver bullets into

Background imageMonarch Collection: Coronation of King George V - Advertising card for Js Fry

Coronation of King George V - Advertising card for Js Fry
Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary - A promotional advertising card for Js Fry & Sons Ltd. Chocolate of Bristol and London. Date: 1911

Background imageMonarch Collection: Trooping the Colour - the Queens last ride

Trooping the Colour - the Queens last ride
Queen Elizabeth II riding at the Trooping the Colour ceremony for the last time in 1986 on her horse Burmese. 1986

Background imageMonarch Collection: Queen Victorias Munshi, Abdul Karim

Queen Victorias Munshi, Abdul Karim
Favourite attendant of Queen Victoria, Abdul Karim (18631909), who served the queen in the final 15 years of her reign. They had a close relationship which caused friction amongst the other members

Background imageMonarch Collection: John of Austria (1547-1578). Spanish military

John of Austria (1547-1578). Spanish military. illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Presentation of John of Austria to Emperor Charles V at Yuste

Background imageMonarch Collection: Charles II, called the Bewitched (1661-1700). King of Spain

Charles II, called the Bewitched (1661-1700). King of Spain (1665-1700). It was believed that the king was under the influence of an evil spell

Background imageMonarch Collection: Granada War - Taking of Loja by King Ferdinand the Catholic

Granada War - Taking of Loja by King Ferdinand the Catholic
Granada War (1482-1492). Taking of Loja by King Ferdinand the Catholic (1452-1516) in 1486. Chromolithography. Historia General de Espana (General History of Spain), by Miguel Morayta. Volume III

Background imageMonarch Collection: Henry IV of Castile (1425-1474) presents his sister Isabella

Henry IV of Castile (1425-1474) presents his sister Isabella
Henry IV of Castile (1425-1474), the Impotent, presenting his sister Dona Isabella (the future Queen Isabella I the Catholic) to the city of Segovia. Chromolithography

Background imageMonarch Collection: Alfonso X of Castile and Leon and his son Sancho IV

Alfonso X of Castile and Leon and his son Sancho IV
Alfonso X of Castile and Leon, called the Wise (1221-1284) and his son Sancho IV, called the Brave (1258-1295), king of Castile and Leon. Illustration by J. Alaminos. Chromolithography

Background imageMonarch Collection: James I of Aragon, the Conqueror (1208-1276)

James I of Aragon, the Conqueror (1208-1276). King of Aragon (1213-1276), Valencia (1238-1276) and Majorca (1229-1276), Count of Barcelona (1213-1276), Count of Urgell and Lord of Montpellier

Background imageMonarch Collection: Conquest of al-Andalus by Ferdinand the Saint

Conquest of al-Andalus by Ferdinand the Saint
Siege of the city of Jaen by King Ferdinand III the Saint (1199/1201-1252). Muhammad I surrendered the city of Jaen to King Ferdinand, signing a treaty of vassalage with him

Background imageMonarch Collection: Ferdinand III of Leon and Castile, called the Saint

Ferdinand III of Leon and Castile, called the Saint (1199/1201-1252). King of Castile between 1217-1252 and King of Leon between 1230-1252. He unified the kingdoms of Leon and Castile

Background imageMonarch Collection: Ordono IV of Leon and Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba Al-Hakam II

Ordono IV of Leon and Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba Al-Hakam II
Encounter that took place in Madinat al-Zahra (Cordoba) between King Ordono IV of Leon, called the Bad (926-962) and the Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba Al-Hakam II (915-976). Illustration by J. Alaminos

Background imageMonarch Collection: Don Ramiro's dream. The King of Asturias Ramiro I

Don Ramiro's dream. The King of Asturias Ramiro I
Don Ramiro's dream. Illustration that represents one of the moments before the Battle of Clavijo (May 23, 844). The King of Asturias Ramiro I (791-850)

Background imageMonarch Collection: Entrance of the Visigoth king Wamba into Toledo

Entrance of the Visigoth king Wamba into Toledo
Wamba (c. 630-688). Visigoth king of Hispania (672-680). Entrance of Wamba to the city of Toledo. Illustration by J. Alaminos. Chromolithography

Background imageMonarch Collection: Historia General de Espana (General History of Spain)

Historia General de Espana (General History of Spain), by Miguel Morayta. Cover. Volume I. Felipe Gonzalez Rojas, Publisher. Madrid, 1888

Background imageMonarch Collection: Queen Isabella II and husband visit Maundy Thursday Monument

Queen Isabella II and husband visit Maundy Thursday Monument
Isabella II (1830-1904). Spanish Queen. Queen Isabella II and her husband visiting the Maundy Thursday Monument at the Church of Santa Maria, 1855 (Madrid, Spain)

Background imageMonarch Collection: Isabella II as a Girl before the Throne, circa 1838

Isabella II as a Girl before the Throne, circa 1838
Isabella II (1830-1904). Queen of Spain. Isabella II as a Girl before the Throne, circa 1838. Portrait by Luis de la Cruz y Rios (1776-1853). History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageMonarch Collection: Ferdinand VII (1784-1833), 1808, by Antonio Carnicero

Ferdinand VII (1784-1833), 1808, by Antonio Carnicero
Ferdinand VII (1784-1833). King of Spain (1808-1833). Portrait by Antonio Carnicero (1748-1814), 1808. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageMonarch 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 imageMonarch Collection: Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819). 1789, by Velazquez

Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819). 1789, by Velazquez
Maria Luisa of Parma (1751-1819). Queen consort of Spain (1788-1808). Wife of Charles IV. Portrait by Zacarias Gonzalez Velazquez (1763-1834), 1789. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageMonarch Collection: Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806)

Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806)
History of Air Transport. 18th century. Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) before King Charles IV and the entire royal family, on January 8, 1793. Etching on paper by Jose Rodriguez

Background imageMonarch Collection: Acclamation of Philip V in Madrid (November 24, 1700)

Acclamation of Philip V in Madrid (November 24, 1700)
Philip V (1683-1746). King of Spain. Acclamation of Philip V in Madrid (November 24, 1700). Ink wash on paper. By Filippo Pallotta (?-1721). History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageMonarch Collection: Embellishment of Platerias Street, Charles III enters Madrid

Embellishment of Platerias Street, Charles III enters Madrid
Attributed to Lorenzo de Quiros (1717-1789). Spanish painter. Embellishment of the Platerias Street (Main Street) on the occasion of the entry of Charles III in Madrid, circa 1760. Detail



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