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Historic Royal Visits and Meetings

A collection of early 20th century images depicting notable royal and political figures during ceremonial arrivals and meetings, showcasing formal attire and historical settings.

William Howard Taft and wife Helen Arriving at U.S. Capitol for Taft's Inauguration, Washington, D.C, USA, March 4, 1909

March 1910. Arrival of the Queen of Portugal in Madrid. HM Queen Amelia (1), accompanied by the Spanish Monarchs Mrs. Victoria (2) and Don Alfonso (3), when leaving the north station yesterday afternoon.

British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald visits German Chancellor Brüning in Berlin 1931

William Howard Taft and wife Helen Arriving at U.S. Capitol for Taft's Inauguration, Washington, D.C, USA, March 4, 1909

League Council Meeting Council Of The League Of Nations Meet At St. James & S Palace, London, To Discuss International Crisis -- M. Flandin (France) arriving at St. James Palace, for the conference to-day. March 14, 1936. (Photo by Topical Press).

Photograph of King Gustav V of Sweden (1858-1950) with the Swedish Prime Minister Arvid Lindman (1862-1936). Dated 20th Century

Von Hindenburg

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. Queen Elizabeth speech visit Princess Juliana London probably connection women's help corps. 1944. Britain

Paderewski Polish Commission

Prince George (1865-1936), the future King George V, Corfu, Greece, 1908.Artist: Queen Alexandra

British Political Personalities 1936-1945 The Churchill Coalition Government 11 May 1940 - 23 May 1945: The Deputy Prime Minister, Clement Attlee; Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Anthony Eden; and the Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the garden of No 10 Downing Street with the Russian Ambassador M Maisky.

07/31/1915. The president of the council in Santander. Mr. Eduardo Dato (X) Upon his arrival in the Cantabrian capital with the Authorities and other People who came to receive him.

Madrid. 04/07/1930. In the Press House: Their Majesties the Kings and the Infanta Doña Isabel.

01/30/1920. Madrid. At the palace gate. The civil governor of Segovia, Mr. Llasera (X), with the commission that yesterday gave HM The King an album on the occasion of his Onomastic celebration. Photo. Duke.

12/31/1912. In the north station of Madrid. Arrival of the Archduchess Isabel of Austria, whom the Royal family went to receive.

GARCIA PRIETO, MANUEL. POLITICO ESPAÑOL. 1859-1938. PRESIDENTE DEL GOBIERNO. FOTO JUNTO A OTROS MIEMBROS DEL GOBIERNO, SALIENDO DEL PALACIO REAL.

Date: 1913 - Roosevelt -- Dr. L. Muller -- Rio Janeiro.

President William Taft (1857-1930) and First Lady, Helen Taft, seated in the back of an open convertible automobile in 1909.

John E. Sloane & wife, Sec'y Daniels & wife, Thos. Edison & wife

Duke And Duchess of Windsor At Austrian Sports Meeting.Photo Shows:- President Miklas Speaking at the Opening of the sports week. On either side of him are the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor made their first official public appearance together when they accompanied President Miklas at the Opening of Worthersee Sports Week, near Castle Wasserleonburg, Austria, during the Week-end. July 13, 1937. (Photo by Topical Press)

Photograph of Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) an Italian politician, dictator. Dated 20th Century

Mrs. Oscar Straus, Oscar Straus

Senor Rodriguez -- Luis Rodriguez -- Senor Gandara

A. Sato

04/06/1913. From the Royal family. Arrival in Madrid of Princess Beatrice of Wattemberg, mother of HM Queen Victoria.

02/25/1920. Madrid. When leaving the Palace. The Governor of Barcelona Mr. Master Laborde (X) after completing To HM the King.

07/16/1919. Madrid. The Ministerial Crisis. Mr. Sánchez plays as he leaves the palace after his interview with His Majesty the King.

Elsevier photo collection. Prince Hendrik visits (together with Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana) the Dutch Industrial Exhibition 1928 (Nenijto) in Rotterdam. September 10, 1928. Rotterdam, South Holland

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana received choir Rotterdam elderly Soestdijk Palace. September 24, 1964. Soestdijk

Madrid, 96/25/1910. The president of the Argentine Republic in Madrid. Mr. Roque Saenz peña (x), accompanied by the mayor, Mr. Francos Rodríguez, when leaving the north station yesterday afternoon.

09/30/1935. Paris.- The former King Georges of Greece leaves Paris. The former King Georges of Greece, who spent time in the capital of France, took the train at the north station to head to London. Former King Georges of Greece Saying Goodbye.

Paderewski

Anthon Received By The King -- Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign secretary, leaving of Buckingham Palace with morning, to attend the ceremonies.Ambassadors and Ministers from more than 50 ***** nation represented at the court of St. James ***** received by King Edward at Buckingham palace, today, ***** to the King new letters of credence from their Governments, ***** than to the court of the new ***** British Sovereign. June 15, 1936. (Photo by Keystone).

New U.S. Ambassador Presents His Credentials : Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy, the new U.S.A. Ambassador to the Court of St. James, this morning went to Buckingham Palace to present his credentials to the King.Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy about to enter the State coach, escorted by Sir Sidney Clive (left) Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps, as he left for the Palace. March 08, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

President Warren Harding speaking with Army Chief of Staff General Pershing. Ca. 1921-23. At left is First Lady Florence Harding. (BSLOC_2015_15_30)

Mr. George Gibson at Euston station.Mr. George Gibson, who resigned his chairmanship of the N.W.Electricity board, leaves for Manchester. January 26, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

08/31/1922. The Queen (X), upon disembarking in the Arenas, after witnessing the Regattas Recently Held in the Bilbao Regatta.

T. Roosevelt in Vienna by Princess Furstenberg

Lord R. Innes-Ker & Mrs. Jos. Stevens

Photograph of Franz Pfeffer von Salomon (1888-1968) the First Commander of the SA, with Adolf Hitler (1889 1945); Austrian-born German politician who was the leader of the Nazi Party. Dated 20th Century

Eva Booth

Iraq. (Mesopotamia). Celebration of Iraq becoming member of the League of Nations, Oct. 6, 1932. Baghdad. Sir Humphrey, British Ambassador. Taking leave of the King's Chamberlain at the Palace. 1932, Iraq, Baghdad

JEAN GABIN and PIERRE FRESNAY in THE GRAND ILLUSION (1937) -Original title: LA GRANDE ILLUSION-, directed by JEAN RENOIR.

Lord Carson Enters ***** Policy Struggle *****The first round in the Conservative Party **** India Police took place ***** of the central council of the National Union of Conservative Association in friend's House. London. Lord ***** Present at the meeting to steak the vote against the government's White Paper policy.Photo shows: Lord Carson a arriving for the meeting. June 28, 1933.

Benito mussolini and ministers at the inauguration of the scientific agricultural council. 1930-40

02/21/1936. Santiago Casares Quiroga and Manuel Azaña, head of Government and president of the Republic, respectively, when the Uprising gets underway.

09/30/1915. From the trip of the Infanta Doña Isabel. His Royal Highness, with his entourage and accompaniment, leaving Seville station.

01/08/1923. Round. The visit of Mr. Lloyd George. The former English minister (X) leaving the Cathedral, accompanied by the Mayor.

Elsevier photo collection. former Dutch envoy Brazil, Mr. Th. B. Pleyte, recently recently, April 1925 envoy Spain Madrid. envoy wife visit Queen-Mother Emma. 1925. Hague, South Holland

Eamon De Valera - Pres. Irish Republic. July 03, 1933. (Photo by The Associated Press of Great Britain, Ltd.).

06/30/1910. The Queen of Spain in London. HM Queen Victoria Eugenia accompanied by her brother when leaving the Ritz Hotel - Approximate date.

King George V and Queen Mary...British Empire Exhibition, Wembley, London, 1925, (1935). Creator: Unknown.

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Juliana during visit Paris 1937 World Exhibition?. 1937. France

Madrid, 11/27/1916. In the Retiro Exhibition Palace. His Majesty the King (1), visiting the exhibition of Belgian artists, accompanied by Messrs. Sorolla (2), Lambotte (3), Minister of Fine Arts of Belgium); Vázquez (don Carlos) (4) and the monarch's private secretary, Mr. Torres (5).

Photograph of David Lloyd-George (1863-1945), 1st Earl Lloyd-George of Dwyfor, the Welsh Liberal statesman, taken during a speech at the Welsh National Eisteddfod, Birkenhead, 6th September 1917. Also on the platform were Mrs. Lloyd-George (front row with dark hat) and Lord Leverhulme (front row, right). Date: 1917

03/31/1908. Lisbon. Funeral for the King of Portugal. The Kings, Don Manuel (1) and Doña Amelia (2), when leaving the Jerónimos church in Belém.

Mr. and Mrs. Winston Churchill at Government House reception on March 28, 1921, Jerusalem. 1921, Israel

QUEEN MARY pictured with Queen Souriya of Afghanistan during a visit of King Amanullah and his wife to England in March 1928. 1867 - 1953

Front cover of The Illustrated London News showing J. Ramsay Macdonald, Britain's first Labour Prime Minister being congratulated on leaving Buckingham Palace where he accepted office. Date: 1924

04/30/1911. Garros Congratulated by the Public after His Arrival in Angoulême.

Madrid, 09/14/1923. General Miguel Primo de Rivera, leaving the Royal Palace after receiving from King Alfonso XIII, powers to form a government.

Queen Farida of Egypt(1921-1988) at her first public function at the French exhibition at Cairo, following her honeymoon. Date: February 1938

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Claus visit Rotterdam, Princess Beatrix and Claus when boarding. July 9, 1965. Rotterdam, South Holland

12/31/1912. The "mi Careme" in Paris. The Queen of Queens, Mile. Bregnat, on the arm of M. Seguin, president of the Festivals. M. Branger Stamp.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Wilhelmina, Prince Bernhard Saluing and Minister P.S. Gerbrandy. 1941. Great Britain, London

Governor Franklin Roosevelt and Boston Mayor James Curley appeared together on Oct. 30, 1932. FDR was visiting his alma mater, the Groton school, where two of his sons, Franklin Jr. and John, were students.

General Plutarco Elias Calles, Former President of Mexico (With Cane), And regarded as the moving force behind Mexico's Politics, is shown here with General Cardenas (right), President of Mexico, who greeted him as he arrived Unexpectedly by air from Sinaloa, Where he was enjoying a rest. May 05, 1935. (Photo by Wide World Photo)

King George V of the United Kingdom, Queen Mary and the Prince of Wales (George VI) at the opening of the Festival of Empire at the Crystal Palace, London, May 12, 1911

Elsevier photo collection. Koningin Wilhelmina tour Queen-Mother Princess Emma Apeldoorn T.G.V. birthday. August 31, 1931. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Wilhelmina with Prince Hendrik and Princess Juliana during flowers and musical tribute on the forecourt of Palace House ten Bosch, Tuesday 21 September 1920. September 21, 1920. The Hague, South Holland

GARCIA PRIETO, MANUEL. POLITICO ESPAÑOL. 1859-1938. COMO PRESIDENTE DEL GOBIERNO SALIENDO DEL PALACIO REAL JUNTO A SUAREZ INCLAN, PORTELA Y ARMIÑAN.

12/31/1909. Together with Rafael González, president of Club Guerrita since its founding.

Jorge Corbacho, Peruvian Congress, Dr. Ignacio Calderon, Bolivian Minister, Dr. Frederico Alfonso, former Peruvian Minister ca. between 1909 and 1920.

12/31/1909. The presidency of the Supreme Court. The new President, Mr. Aldecoa, with the minister Mr. Martínez del Campo and Mr. Landeira, after the inauguration, Verified yesterday afternoon.

H.H. Rogers, S. L. Clemens, and others

02/15/1935. King George II of Greece on a trip to France, at the Elysée, leaving the presidential residence accompanied by General Braconnier and Colonel Brosse.

Rio Janeiro - Mrs. Theo. Roosevelt & Mrs. A. Pederneiras

12/31/1932. Don Claudio Sánchez bathrobe presented to the Portuguese head of state.

King Geo., Queen Mary, Earl Plymouth, Prince of Wales at opening "Festival of Empire"

Ex-King Ferdinand of Bulgaria at Oxford.Ex-King Ferdinand of Bulgaria, known during the war as "Ferdy the Fox", and who was once refused permission to enter England by King Edward, arrived in this country yesterday and journeyed to Oxford where he is attending an Ornithological conference in connection with his hobby of bird life.O.P.S An Exclusive picture of Ex-King Ferdinand of Bulgaria with Princess Victoria of Solms at Rhodes House Oxford. July 05, 1934. (Photo by Keystone)

Black and white photograph of French General Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), leaving a meeting of the Council of Ministers.

JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES EL DIA DE SU BODA 1925.

REVISTA BLANCO Y NEGRO - LOS REYES DE ESPAÑA EN ROMA - 1923. VICTOR MANUEL III. ALFONSO XIII (1886-1941).

07/01/1910. The Kings of Belgium in Versailles. The Queen, arm in arm with the President of the Republic, and Mad. Falliéres, on the arm of the King, Visiting the Trianon Park - photo World¿S Graphic Press.

Anefo photo collection. H. M. de Koningin opens "Flora" Heemstede. March 13, 1953. Heemstede

Albert D. Lasker (advertising genius), Jacob Ruppert (owner of New York AL), President Warren Harding at Yankee Stadium 4/24/1923 (baseball)

12/31/1909. Yesterday's party at the palace of the Infanta Isabel. HRH, with his lady the Marchioness of Nagera and the Individuals who constituted the extraordinary mission to Argentina, after the banquet given to them by the Infanta.

President Coolidge with an international delegation from the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,circa 1925

11/30/1932. Don Miguel de Unamuno after his conference in a center in Madrid.

Prince Albert, later King George VI is shown with the President of France, he was chosen to welcome him during his visit to England.

President William Howard Taft (1857-1930) campaigned in southern California, and received a hearty welcome in Los Angeles and Pasadena. The streets were thronged, and there were cheers all along the route. It was entirely a nonpartisan reception, Senator Works and Gov. Hiram Johnson, of the insurgent wing of the Republican party, accompanyied Mr. Taft on all his travels. Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 16, 1911.

Theodore Roosevelt Saluting Crowd during Public Appearance, New York City, New York, USA, American Press Association, July 1910

Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941) with Rupert Hughes (1872-1956), screenwriter the film "The Old Nest" and the unpredictable husband in the Film Factory Goldwyn Pictures at Culver City, California; 1921 (1921-00-00-1921-00-00);Goldwyn Pictures Corporation (Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States of America-Film Studio-1916-1924), Hughes, Rupert (1872-1956), California (United States of America), Paderewski, Ignacy Jan (1860-1941), Paderewski, Paderewski, Ignacy Jan (1860-1941) - iconography, Paderewski, Ignacy Jan (1860-1941) - collection, United States of America, cigars, film (artist), hats, men's hats, cinematography, composers, chicks, musicians, pianists, portraits , testamentary record (provenance)

William Robert Wellesley Peel, 1st Earl Peel GCSI GBE TD PC (7 January 1867 28 September 1937) was a British politician.

Australian Prime Minster arrived in LondonPicture Shows: Left to right- Mr. J. Beasley Australian Resident Minister in London, the Rt. Hon. J.B Chifley, prime minister of Australia and Dr. H.V. Evatt, Minister for External affairs. Picture taken at Mr. Chifley affairs. picture taken at Mr. Chifley's arrival at Poole yesterday.The Rt. Hon. J.B. Chifley, prime minister of Australia landed at Poole, Dorset, yesterday, in the B.O.R.C. flying boat "Hobart". He has come to England to attend the Empire Prime minister conference. April 20, 1946.

Edna Hopper

04/25/1912. At the Ophthalmological Institute. HM Queen Victoria with the president of the Board, Infanta Isabel, Ladies of the same, Doctors and administrator of the establishment during the visit that they made to this yesterday afternoon.

Luigi Pirandello.

Photograph of King Gustaf V of Sweden (1858-1950). Dated 20th Century

The Anglo-Eire Agreement -- Mr. De Valera at No. 10, downing street.Mr. De Valera leaving No. 10, Downing Street, after signing the Agreement. April 26, 1938. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).

Cummins & Roosevelt

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