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Background imageThrones Collection: Haile Selassie / Nachkrieg

Haile Selassie / Nachkrieg
HAILE SELASSIE Emperor of Ethiopia (1930-74) in 1928, the year he assumed the title of King

Background imageThrones Collection: Map of the Coronation ritual within Westminster Abbey

Map of the Coronation ritual within Westminster Abbey
A panoramic view inside Westminster Abbey to show the position, movements and sequence of ceremonies (indicated by numbers) of the Coronation ceremony of King George VI. Date: 1937

Background imageThrones Collection: George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

George V and Mary, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
King George V and Queen Mary sitting on their imperial thrones on the day following the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India

Background imageThrones Collection: The Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon

The Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon
His Excellency the Viceroy of India, the Earl of Willingdon and Her Excellency the Countess of Willingdon with their pages, (from left to right), Maharaj Kumar Yeshwant Singh of Datia

Background imageThrones Collection: The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - George V - 1911

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

Background imageThrones Collection: Victoria / Albert / Wedding

Victoria / Albert / Wedding
Two scenes from Queen Victorias reign: 1. her wedding to Albert, 1840 2. with Albert and children

Background imageThrones Collection: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth enthroned

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth enthroned and crowned in Westminster Abbey, 12th May 1937. The King holds the Orb and Sovereigns Sceptre and wears the Imperial State Crown

Background imageThrones Collection: HOUSE OF LORDS The Thrones, under an elaborately panelled and tabernacled canopy - a new chair is

HOUSE OF LORDS The Thrones, under an elaborately panelled and tabernacled canopy - a new chair is made for each successive monarch Date: 1850

Background imageThrones Collection: Columbus explains his plans to Ferdinand and Isabella c. 1492

Columbus explains his plans to Ferdinand and Isabella c. 1492
Christopher Columbus explains his plans to Ferdinand and Isabella in the royal court. Columbus kneels holding a scroll, as Ferdinand and Isabella listen from their thrones. Date: 1492

Background imageThrones Collection: Panel from the back of a throne of Tutankhamun

Panel from the back of a throne of Tutankhamun
Panel from the back of the golden throne of Pharao Tutankhamun (reigned 13321323 BC), as discovered by Howard Carter among others in 1922 in the Valley of Kings

Background imageThrones Collection: Marble thrones in the Theatre of Dionysus, Athens, Greece

Marble thrones in the Theatre of Dionysus, Athens, Greece
The Theatre of Dionysus, Athens, Greece. Alterations to the stage were made in the Hellenistic period, and 67 marble thrones (4 pictured here) were added around the periphery of the orchestra

Background imageThrones Collection: George V and Mary, Coronation Delhi, Durbar, India

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

Background imageThrones Collection: Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor with his wife Edith

Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor with his wife Edith
A statue in the Cathedral at Magdeburg depicting Otto I (912973) ( Otto the Great ) - the founder of the Holy Roman Empire, reigning from 936 until his death in 973

Background imageThrones Collection: St Edwards Chair - Coronation Chair

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

Background imageThrones Collection: If Germany Wins -- the Kaisers sons, WW1

If Germany Wins -- the Kaisers sons, WW1
A rather sickening and defeatist (or perhaps tongue-in-cheek) item, suggesting what might happen if Germany wins the First World War

Background imageThrones Collection: Englands monarchs of the past greet George V

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

Background imageThrones Collection: Thrones in pavilion, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India

Thrones in pavilion, Coronation Durbar, Delhi, India
Two thrones in a pavilion, where King George V and Queen Mary sat during the Coronation Durbar ceremony in Delhi, India, December 1911. 1911

Background imageThrones Collection: Royal Childrens Ball, Buckingham Palace, London

Royal Childrens Ball, Buckingham Palace, London, 26 April 1847. 1847

Background imageThrones Collection: Royal Box, Westminster Abbey, London - George V Coronation

Royal Box, Westminster Abbey, London - George V Coronation
The Royal Box, Westminster Abbey, London set up for the Coronation of George V and Queen Mary on 22nd June 1911. Date: 1911

Background imageThrones Collection: Fantastic Adventures - The strange mission of Arthur Pendran

Fantastic Adventures - The strange mission of Arthur Pendran
Cover of Fantastic Adventures, June 1944, featuring the story The strange mission of Arthur Pendran by John X. Pollard. A beautiful woman sits on a throne showing a terrified looking man a floating

Background imageThrones Collection: The Queen Mother by J A Campbell

The Queen Mother by J A Campbell
Promotional postcard for The Queen Mother by J. A. Campbell. First produced at the Junction Theatre, Manchester, 30th October 1912 and Elephant & Castle Theatre, 1st September 1913. Artist: E

Background imageThrones Collection: Love and a Throne by Charles A Clarke

Love and a Throne by Charles A Clarke
Promotional postcard for Love and a Throne by Charles A. Clarke. First produced at the Elephant and Castle Theatre, 24th March 1913. Date: circa 1913

Background imageThrones Collection: Coronation thrones, 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

Background imageThrones Collection: Delhi Durbar - King George V and Queen Mary

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

Background imageThrones Collection: Charles Edward, the Young Pretender (1720-1788)

Charles Edward, the Young Pretender (1720-1788)

Background imageThrones Collection: Standard Motor Company advert featuring Coronation Chair, 19

Standard Motor Company advert featuring Coronation Chair, 19
An advertisement, or rather, loyal tribute on the occasion of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by the Standard Motor Company featuring a colour photograph of the Coronation Chair

Background imageThrones Collection: The Royal Thrones, House of Lords, London

The Royal Thrones, House of Lords, London. These are used for state openings of parliament. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageThrones Collection: The Throne of George IV by T. Dowse

The Throne of George IV by T. Dowse
The throne of King George IV by T. Dowse, inventor of the burnished raised gold and silver in imitation of the ancient missal" presented in a gilt frame

Background imageThrones Collection: Preparing for Court

Preparing for Court
A prospective debutante being instructed in the correct way to approach the King and Queen at a court presentation. A sheet acts as a train and two ladies sit on " thrones"

Background imageThrones Collection: Roman Consuls

Roman Consuls
Two Roman consuls on their thrones

Background imageThrones Collection: Napoleon the Kingmaker

Napoleon the Kingmaker
Napoleon the Gingerbread Baker creating new kings - a comment on his habit of appointing his relatives to the thrones of defeated or occupied nations

Background imageThrones Collection: Victoria / Council / Parl / 96

Victoria / Council / Parl / 96
Three scenes from Queen Victorias reign: 1. her first council, 1837 2. her first parliament, 1837 3. procession to Parliament, 1896

Background imageThrones Collection: Social / France / C15 Court

Social / France / C15 Court
French court scene showing ladies-in-waiting and courtiers and (unnamed) King and Queen setated on thrones


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