Historic Royal Events

Black and white images of formal events featuring gatherings with attendees in elegant clothing, capturing moments of celebration and significance in royal history.

Anefo photo collection. HKH PR. Beatrix and ZKH PR. Claus were to agree. B / H Conc t.g.v. The 20th anniversary of "Youth and Music NL". April 12, 1969

Anefo photo collection. HKH PR. Beatrix and ZKH PR. Claus were to agree. B / H Conc t.g.v. The 20th anniversary of "Youth and Music NL". April 12, 1969

Anefo photo collection. Premiere of the film by Toon Hermans in the City Theater in Amsterdam, Toon Hermans shares a signature. October 22, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Gala Premiere Ciske de Rat in Rotterdam. October 6, 1955. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. DHR installation. Dries Van Agt as the Queen's Commissioner in Noord-Brabant. Barend Biesheuvel and his wife Mies Biesheuvel-Muring congratulate the couple of Agt. June 21, 1983. 's-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant

Anefo photo collection. Christmas celebration royal family in Apeldoorn; Royal family during handing out Christmas packages. December 20, 1978

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix at Opening Nieuwe Stadsschouwburg in Eindhoven, arrival princess Beatrix, right mayor of Eindhoven, Herman Witte. October 2, 1964. Eindhoven

Anefo photo collection. Old Mayor Amsterdam Mr. G. van Hall Marriage took place from cousin ir. A. F. van Hall in Bloemendaal. July 13, 1968. Bloemendaal

Anefo photo collection. Premiere in cinema du Midi of the film "crazy guys in their flying crates" (English title "Those Magnificent men in their Flying Machines"). Gert Fröbe and Terry Thomas present at the premiere. July 15, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Ornella Vanoni and Lucio Ardenzi, Wedding, 1960.

Anefo photo collection. Pieter van Vollenhoven, fiancé of Princess Margriet, after the success of his doctoral exam Dutch law in Leiden; v.l.n.r. Princess Christina, Mr. van Vollenhoven, Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven. November 30, 1965. Leiden, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix visits premiere film "The attack". premiere film "the attack"; left right. Beatrix, J. Kraaykamp, Marc van Uchelen, Monique van der Ven Derek ribbon. February 5, 1986. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Grand Gala du Disque poplar in Kurhaus in Scheveningen Ester Ofarim and walnut and Princess Margriet. October 12, 1963. Scheveningen, South Holland

Mr. Tan Chin Tuan, Deputy president of the Legislative Council, is presented to the Duchess. The Duke ***** her right. The Governor, Mr. John Fearn Nicoll, behinds. October 02, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Soiree de Bonne Volonte 1963 in Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam. Imca Marina handed a Princess Beatrix a bouquet roses, left mayor of hall. November 8, 1963. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Orangerie Exhibit "De David a Toulouse Lautrec". Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the 26th book week in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, during the break v.l.n.r. Queen Juliana, Geert Lubberhuizen, Corry Vonk and Wim Kan. February 24, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix lives the concert at Van NSO in The Hague. January 25, 1962. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. State visit Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard to West Germany. President Heinemann offers Koningin Juliana and Prince Bernhard a banquet in a castle. October 26, 1971. B.R.D., Germany

U.S. President John F. Kennedy (with his back to the camera), U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy (far left), and actress Marilyn Monroe, on the occasion of President Kennedy's 45th birthday celebrations. Picture by Cecil W. Stoughton, official White House photographer

Dior Shows Princess Margaret His Latest - Princess Margaret ***** photographed with Christian Dior, examining some his ***** fashions in his Paris showrooms. During here short visit to party princess Margaret, during her crowded few ***** a visit to Christian Dior's famous fashion house, where Dior himself slowed ***** of his latest creations. November 26, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Visit Queen Juliana Zeist and surroundings. Queen Juliana in nursing lady Veldheim Stenia. June 2, 1961. Utrecht, Zeist

Anefo photo collection. Presentation by King Baudouin of Belgium of the prize of the Dutch. V.l.n.r. Mrs. Vestdijk-van der Hoeven, King Baudouin, Executive Prime Minister De Jong and Queen Fabiola. May 13, 1971. Belgium, Brussels

Anefo photo collection. Her masjesteit at award ceremony. September 26, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus visited Bre Da Princess Beatrix gives a hand a hand. May 21, 1966. Breda

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (JBK) attends Congressional Club Luncheon. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (right) visits with guests at a Congressional Club luncheon in her honor. Frances Marion Grant Bennett (wife of Senator Wallace Bennett of Utah) walks behind Mrs. Kennedy; all others are unidentified. Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix lives in a show in small comedy. VNR. , Princess Beatrix, actress Magda Janssens, director Karl Guttman. November 6, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. UNICEF TV broadcast. Princess Beatrix upon arrival at Singer-Laren. November 23, 1966. Laren (Noord-Holland), Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and her fiancé Claus von Amsberg at the premiere of the film film "Tokio Olympiad" in Amsterdam. Documentaries, princesses, premieres, film, beatrix, princess, claus, prince. October 15, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus at Gala-Concert Dutch Students Orchestra Scheveningen, Princess Beatrix, Claus, Emmy Verhey and Jan Brussen. January 26, 1967. Scheveningen, South Holland

Audrey Hepburn, Mel Ferrer, Prince Albert II and Paola Ruffo Di Calabria, Metropole Cinema, Bruxelles, 1959.

Trip to New York City: Reception, Arthur Krim Residence. President John F. Kennedy visits with opera singer, Maria Callas (second from right), during an evening reception at the residence of Arthur B. Krim and Dr. Mathilde Krim in New York City, New York. United States Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Adlai Stevenson, stands in center.

Post Inaugural Ball at the Washington, D.C. Armory. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy arrive at the National Guard Armory for President Kennedys Inaugural Ball, Washington, D.C. White House Secret Service agent Gerald A. Jerry Behn stands in back, between the President and First Lady.

Anefo photo collection. Press ball of German journalists in Bonn, Princess Irene and Prince Charles. November 6, 1964. Bonn

Anefo photo collection. Cardinal Alfrink leaves from Schiphol to Suriname. Cardinal Alfrink rejects a reporter. February 6, 1970

Anefo photo collection. Premiere Dutch film "10.32" in Lumiere in Rotterdam, Arrival actress Linda Christian right with finger at Kin-Toon Hermans,. January 26, 1966. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Grand Gala du Disque poplar in Kurhaus in Scheveningen Ester Ofarim and walnut and Princess Margriet. October 12, 1963. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Jumping Amsterdam, Prince Bernhard in conversation with Dr. H. Tetzner. October 26, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Philadelphia Orchestra, Ormandy, Palais de Chaillot. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven at presentation book "Eskimos ....."; Pater v.d. Velde, Margriet, MW. Eellout. March 25, 1980

First Inaugural Salute to the President Dinner, Washington, D.C., National Guard Armory, 6:45PM. President John F. Kennedy speaks to Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Abraham Ribicoff during the First Inaugural Salute to the President dinner commemorating the anniversary of the President's inauguration. Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson looks on; John Bailey, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), shakes hands with an unidentified woman in the foreground. National Guard Armory, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene and Prince Hugo Carlos de Bourbon Parma in the palace on Soestdijk, Princess Irene and Prince Don Carlos. February 9, 1964. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Pieter van Vollenhoven, fiancé of Princess Margriet, after the success of his doctoral exam Dutch law in Leiden; Pieter together with Margriet after taking the exam. November 30, 1965. Leiden, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard lives reunion from Ver. from old students from Chr. Lyceum in Bandoeng "before and by us" t.g.v. 50-year anniversary. May 1, 1976. Bandung, Indonesia, Indonesia, Java

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (JBK) attends Congressional Club Luncheon. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (center) attends a Congressional Club luncheon in her honor. Frances Marion Grant Bennett (wife of Senator Wallace Bennett of Utah) stands left of Mrs. Kennedy (back to camera); all others are unidentified. Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix opens a petting zoo in the Bio Rehabilitation Center in Arnhem. Princess Beatrix during the visit. June 24, 1969. Arnhem, Gelderland

Anefo photo collection. Prime Minister The Unit Story City Amsterdam with Queen Juliana, v.L.n.R. Mell Ferrer, Audrey Hepburn Princess Irene, Princess Beatrix and Hare. October 1, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival ice couple Marika Kilius and Hans Jürgen Bäumler at Central Station in Amsterdam. (left Werner Zahn). October 7, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Claudia Cardinale at Schiphol with the Clown Fantasio. December 16, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Sylva Koscina and Franco Fabrizi, Rome 1962.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene and Prince Don Carlos on the Bordes, Princess Irene and Don Carlos wave to the people, in foreground queen and Prince Bernhard. February 8, 1964

Second Inaugural Salute to the President Dinner, 7:30PM. The guests of honor attend the Second Inaugural Salute to the President, commemorating the second anniversary of President John F. Kennedys inauguration. (L-R) Lady Bird Johnson; President Kennedy; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. National Guard Armory, Washington, D.C.

Presentation of the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) to astronaut Cmdr. Alan B. Shepard, Jr., 10:00AM. President John F. Kennedy presents the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Distinguished Service Medal to astronaut Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr. L-R: Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Commander Shepard; Louise Brewer Shepard; President Kennedy; astronaut Major Donald K. Deke Slayton (head turned); Deputy Administrator of NASA, Hugh L. Dryden; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Naval Aide to the President, Commander Tazewell Shepard (in back); astronaut Lieutenant Commander M. Scott Carpenter (far right). Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C.

Dinner at Mount Vernon in honor of Muhammad Ayub Khan, President of Pakistan, 7:45PM. State dinner in honor of President Mohammad Ayub Khan of Pakistan. (L u2013 R): President John F. Kennedy; Rosamonde R. Beirne, Regent of Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (presenting bust of George Washington); President Mohammad Ayub Khan. Ohio Congresswoman Frances Bolton (at back). Various unidentified guests and reporters. Mount Vernon, Virginia.

Gina Lollobrigida, Richard Nixon and Pat Nixon, 60s.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet Jubilee concert attended 150th anniversary of the N. H. Philharmonic Orchestra in Haarlem. The princess proposed to composer professor. November 29, 1963. Haarlem

Anefo photo collection. Pieter van Vollenhoven, fiancé of Princess Margriet, after the success of his doctoral exam Dutch law in Leiden; Margriet and Pieter. November 30, 1965. Leiden, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives South American guests at Soestdijk Palace. March 29, 1952. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Gala concert in Concertgebouw T.G.V. 75 anniversary, Queen Juliana with the composer Hendrik Andriesse and Bernhard Haitink (in the middle). October 1, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Marriage declaration from Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo in the town hall in The Hague. Loco mayor Happel offers the couple a gift. June 18, 1975. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Royal guests at Messiah van Händel version in Westerkerk Prins Claus, Princess Beatrix, Queen Juliana and Dr. H. Kramer. December 19, 1968

Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny attending a gala presentation, in aid of the League of Mercy of 'The Princes of Wales' film. Mrs Charles Sweeny was the former Miss Margaret Whigham, deb of the year in 1930. Her second marriage made her Duchess of Argyll but the subsequent scandalous divorce case sullied her name. Date: 1933

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the 26th book week in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, during the break v.l.n.r. Queen Juliana, Geert Lubberhuizen, Corry Vonk and Wim Kan. February 24, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Zatopek's Present Czech Glass To Oliviers -- Sir Lawrence and Lady Olivier receiving the glass vases from Emil Zatopek and wife. Emil Zatopek, the famous long-distance runner, and his wife last night presented Sir Lawrence and Lady Olivier with two glass vases engraved with portraits of Sir Lawrence and wife. They are the work of the Czech artist Lobmeyr atelier. The presentation took place at the Bohemian Glass exhibition, London. October 14, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Christina got golden brooch, Princess Christina. 18 February 1965

"Medea" Premiere and Reception. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Queen attends performance in Stadsschouwburg Rotterdam. November 22, 1961. Rotterdam, South Holland

John Agar. May 17, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Juliana lived in Amsterdam 50th anniversary by Pedological Institute. Princess Juliana takes place in the meeting room. January 15, 1981. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Grand Gala du Disque Classique. Victoria de los Angeles and minister Cals. October 4, 1963

"Oklahoma" Actors Received at Paris Hotel de Ville. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Audrey Hepburn and husband Mel Ferrer at Feest Evening Film Tuschinsky. November 2, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana with Cor Ruys and Cruys Voorbergh in central theater. October 26, 1949

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon live at the Anglo-Dutch university symposium the Trippenhuis. In the background the portrait of Bilderdijk. May 17, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix opens new wing from the General Civil Pension Fund headquarters in Heerlen. January 22, 1980. Heerlen

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix lives the concert at Van NSO in The Hague. January 25, 1962. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of the Archmeester theater prices in Tilburg. The entire company. From left to right Bob de Lange, Elle Vogel, Burgemeester Becht, Heny Orrie, Leo de Hartogh, Guus Hermus. June 5, 1961. Tilburg

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedys (JBK) Reception for wives of members of the American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE). First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy greets guests before a reception for the wives of American Society of Newspaper Editors members in the State Dining Room, White House, Washington, D.C. An unidentified social aide stands at left.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix on Aruba. March 2, 1965. Aruba

Maurice Chevalier and Sophia Loren, Presentation Of The New Collection Of Hats By Jean Barthet, Paris, 20 January 1962.

Anefo photo collection. Command GPD: Chief Inspector Rissen (from Bureau Warmoesstraat) (Kop). December 20, 1977

Anefo photo collection. Rudi Carrell with the silver rose on arrival at Schiphol, Rudi Carrell and Anneke Grönloh. 25 April 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix visits premiere film "The attack". Queen Beatrix coffee John Kraaykamp Sr. Premiere film "The attack"; Marc van Uchelen, R.Achter: Harry Mulisch, r. Derek ribbon. February 5, 1986. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana is present at a performance of the Student Site Utrecht. November 26, 1959. Utrecht (province), Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. unknown . COCTAILPARTY T.G.V. 40th anniversary of KLM at the Amstelhotel in Amsterdam, v.L.n.R. Chava Peter (Israel) Amalia Sampes (Spain) and Renee Raymond (. September 29, 1959. Amsterdam, Israel, Spain

U.S. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy arrive in Entrance Hall for diplomatic reception, Ambassador of Nicaragua and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Dr. Guillermo Sevilla-Sacasa, and Lillian Somoza de Sevilla-Sacasa in background, White House, Washington, D.C., USA, Abbie Rowe, White House Photographs, February 21, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Peter van Houten (Peter van Wood) with Ms. Aurora Maria della camera in The Hague. January 24, 1963. The Hague, South Holland

H.R.H. Princess Margaret Attends London Film Premiere -- The Spanish Ambassador with Lady Orr Lewis and Mrs. Ward.Princess Margaret, attended the Premiere of the M.G.M. 3-D color musical "Kiss Me Kate" at the Empire Theater, London this evening (Monday), in aid of the N.S.P.C.C. and the variety club of Great Britain.The Presentation opened the M.G.M. 30th Anniversary Film Festival which is to continue all this week at the Empire. February 22, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus (left) welcomes Prince Harald and Princess Sonja from Norway at Schiphol. December 27, 1968. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of the Edisons in Amsterdam. Kiss from Margriet Eshuis for Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven, left Mies Bouwman. November 7, 1982. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Golden plate for Willeke Alberti, Willy and Willeke Alberti. April 7, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Premiere "The Unit Story City" in Amsterdam in the presence of Queen Juliana, v.L.n.R. Mel Ferrer, Audrey Hepburn, Princess Irene, Princess Beatrix and Queen Juliana. October 1, 1959. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Presentation of an antique Irish silver christening cup for John F. Kennedy, Jr. (JFK, Jr.) to President Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy (JBK) by the Ambassador of Ireland, Thomas J. Kiernan, with wife Delia Murphy and Air Hostess Margaret Teresa Ryan. Presentation of silver Christening cup to President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy for John F. Kennedy, Jr. in Diplomatic Reception Room, White House, Washington, D.C. The two-hundred-year-old cup is from the Kennedy ancestral home in New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland. (L-R) President Kennedy; hostess for Irish airline Aer Lingus Margaret Teresa Ryan; Jacqueline Kennedy; wife of the Irish Ambassador to the United States, singer Delia Murphy (mostly hidden behind Mrs. Kennedy).

Anefo photo collection. Gina Lolobrigida in Amsterdam, world premiere. October 21, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

First Inaugural Salute to the President Dinner, Washington, D.C., National Guard Armory, 6:45PM. President John F. Kennedy speaks to guests during the First Inaugural Salute to the President dinner commemorating the anniversary of the President's inauguration. Seated (L-R): Jane Shields Freeman (co-chairman of the dinner and wife of the Secretary of Agriculture, Orville Freeman); President Kennedy; John Bailey, Chairman of the DNC. Standing (L-R): Two unidentified; Representative Michael J. Kirwan of Ohio. National Guard Armory, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix in Zuidlaren, at International Concour Hippique, Princess Beatrix. December 16, 1967. Drenthe, Zuidlaren

Anefo photo collection. Bobby cattle (American singer) in the Netherlands for TV performance, Bobby cattle with wife. March 31, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain dances with President Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana, during her visit to Accra, Ghana, in 1961

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven dancing on the charity of Royal Air Force in Hilton, Margriet and Pieter with Vera Lynn /. 17 February 1973

Trip to New York City: Reception, Arthur Krim Residence. President John F. Kennedy stands with organizers of a Democratic Party fund-raising dinner and birthday salute in his honor at Madison Square Garden. Left to right: Dr. Mathilde Krim; President Kennedy; co-chairmen of President Kennedy's birthday salute (held at Madison Square Garden earlier in the evening), Anna M. Rosenberg and Arthur B. Krim. Krim residence, New York City, New York.

Anefo photo collection. 1964 Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Sjoukje Dijkstra after victory with Princess Beatrix, Prince Bernhard and Queen Juliana. February 4, 1964. Innsbruck, Austria

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