Royal Ceremonial Events

Images of significant royal ceremonies featuring dignitaries, elegant settings, and historical contexts, conveying a sense of grandeur and importance.

Anefo photo collection. Third day of the visit of King Baudouin Reception of the Belgian colony at the Oud Wassenaar castle by King Baudouin. July 10, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Visit Queen Juliana to Rotterdam; Her Majesty right behind Mayor van der Louw. March 11, 1976. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Visit of the Thai king couple to Philips. October 26, 1960. Thailand

Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April, arrival various guests; Prince Charles van England. April 30, 1980. Great Britain

Queen at St. David's Cathedral -- As the first reigning Sovereign to visit the Cathedral in 700 years, the Queen arrives at St. David's Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, to-day (Sunday) - the second day of her visit to Wales, - to attend morning service with her are the Very Reverend C. Davies, the Dean of St. David's (right) and behind, the Duke of Edinburgh and major Gwilym Lloyd George (Home Secretary and Minister for Welsh Affairs).The Royal couple drove from Leyland to the ancient city of St. David's birthplace of the patron Saint of Wales. August 7, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Duke Of Windsor - Prior To 1950 As From His Abdication. December 01, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Paderewski Polish Commission

Anefo photo collection. Marriage of Princess Margriet and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhove. Arrival Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. January 10, 1967

The Emperor of Ethiopia arrives in London fro ***** visitThe Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie arrived in London today (14-10-54) on the occasion of his ***** to Britain.Here, the Emperor accompanied by the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh, is seen acknowledge the cheers of the crowd as he royal carriage approaches ***** Square on its way to Buckingham Palace. October 14, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Anefo photo collection. Birthday Queen Juliana. May 1, 1950

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard arrives at Soesterberg after a trip to South Africa. Prince Bernhard is welcomed, left next to him Queen Juliana. October 20, 1954. Soesterberg, Utrecht (province)

Anefo photo collection. State visit from Senegal, visit far. Dr. Schroeder van de Kolk in The Hague; Beatrix and Mrs. Senghorn. October 24, 1974. The Hague, South Holland

The Princess Meets Nova Scotia Schoolchildren -- Princess Elizabeth chats with schoolchildren during a brief stop at Truro. Nova Scotia. Nearing the end of their Canadian tour, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Nova Scotia in a storm of wind and rain, and visited several towns. November 12, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh tour of New Zealand. January 06, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Minister Luns left for America. Minister Luns on the way to the plane right Director KLM mr. Van der Wal /. November 24, 1963. America

Anefo photo collection. Offer from credentials to Queen Juliana by Dr. V.G. Ricardo, the Ambassador Columbia. November 17, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Princess Juliana with Prince Bernhard left the city hall in The Hague where they have been banned, Saturday 19 December 1936. December 29, 1936. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene visits Marcuskerk in Utrecht, tour through the church. November 10, 1959. Utrecht

Derby Triumph For Sir Gordon -- H.M. The Queen, wearing tinted glasses points out an item of interest to Prince Akihito form the Royal Box at Epsom today. At his 28th, attempt, Sir Gordon Richard today won the Derby at Epsom on Pinza. In winning this Coronation Derby, the champion jockey has realised his life's ambition and is doubly triumphant as it comes so soon after receiving his knighthood. June 6, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Prins Karel from Belgium as regent next to him Baudouin. August 14, 1967

06/01/1921. In the house of ABC and black and white. HM the Queen (1) Received by the Marchioness Unza del Valle (2) and Luca de Tena (3), upon her arrival to inaugurate the Fan exhibition (photo Larregla).

Elsevier photo collection. Queen's Day 1966. Defilé Palace Soestdijk T.G.V. Birthday Queen Juliana. April 30, 1966. Soestdijk

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1966 in The Hague. Princess Beatrix, Prince Claus, Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard upon arrival at De Ridderzaal. 20 September 1966. Binnenhof, The Hague, South Holland

Queen Elizabeth II - Obituary Page - 1954. August 25, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard give New Year's reception in Palace on Dam Square. January 20, 1969

Madrid, July 1960. Actress Marlene Dietrich at a press conference at the Retiro.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard arrives at Soesterberg after a trip to South Africa. Prince Bernhard behind the microphone, on the right Queen Juliana. October 20, 1954. Soesterberg, Utrecht (province)

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix to Japan. Princess Beatrix talked to the court car. April 1, 1963. Japan

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard lay a wreath at the commemoration of the dead at the National Monument on Dam Square, Amsterdam. Dimmen. May 4, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. State visit by President Félix Houphouette-Boigny from Ivory Coast to the Netherlands. Riding tour from Central Station to the Palace on Dam Square: Calèche with Princess Beatrix, Félix Houphout-Boigny and Queen Juliana. June 2, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus to the West, Queen Juliana and Princess Christina. July 2, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Dravers to golden whip in Hilversum. Princess Beatrix, Princess Armgard and Prince Bernhard. July 23, 1961. Hilversum

President Meets Prime Minister -- Mr. Winston Churchill ***** board H.M.S "Prince of Wales. September 03, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Anefo photo collection. Celebration of the 25-year wedding party of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. Visit Keukenhof royal guests (Fabiola and Boudewijn. May 2, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix visited Closing Day of the Swallows, Youth Action Polio in The Hague, Princess Beatrix arrives. October 3, 1964. The Hague, South Holland

Elsevier photo collection. visit French President Coty Netherlands. Riding tour Queen Juliana Mrs. Cot Hague. July 22, 1954. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Marriage of Princess Francoise from Bourbon Parma with Prince Eduard from Lobkowicz in Paris. January 7, 1960. France, Paris

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard keep the traditional New Year's reception in the palace on Dam Square. Arrival of Monsignor Angelo Felici, Apostolic Pro Nuntius. January 3, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Royal couple and princess Beatrix to Mexico left v.l.n.r. Mr. H. Alberda (President director Schiphol), Prince Bernhard, Queen Juliana. Princess Margriet, Princess Christina and Princess Beatrix. Song behind the latter: Erik Hazelfhoff Roelfzema. April 7, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Queen Elizabeth 2 & Duke of Edinburgh. December 02, 1947. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Christina for a week in Garsthuizen. 11 May 1964. Garsthuizen, Groningen

Anefo photo collection. State visit Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard to Indonesia, Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard arrive Bandung, many people along the way. August 29, 1971. Bandung, Indonesia, Indonesia, Java

Claudia Cardinale, an Italian actress, visits Vietnamese refugees in the US on May 3, 1975. The refugees include Nguyen Cao Ky, a former South Vietnamese Vice President, as well as Rosemary Clooney and Betty Ford. The visit aimed to raise awareness and support for the plight of the refugees during the Vietnam War.

Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-) and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh (1921-) on their Silver Wedding Anniversary. Also pictured is Prince Charles and Prince Edward. Dated 20th Century

King George VI of England with Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), in South Africa, 1947

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix fiancé Claus von Amsberg tour Hague. 29 June 1965. Hague, South Holland

Royal Family Leave For Sandringham :The Queen and her children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, accompanied by Princess Margaret (right) arriving by car at King's Cross station to-day when they left to spend Christmas at Sandringham.Queen Mary also left for Sandringham in the Royal train.They will join the Duke of Edinburgh, who is already at Sandringham. December 22, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives at Huis Huis ten Bosch the ambassador of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Manuel Antonio Duran Barrera. November 28, 1963. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Celebration of the 25-year wedding party of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. Visit regal guests at the Keukenhof. Farah Diba, Charlotte of Luxembourg, Queen Juliana and Queen Elizabeth. May 2, 1962. Lisse

Anefo photo collection. State visit Swedish Royal Couple to the Netherlands. Queen Juliana and King Carl Gustav in open Calèche. October 25, 1976

Anefo photo collection. The Norwegian king Olav visits Eindhoven. V.l.n.r. Prince Bernhard, Queen Jualiana and King Olav. September 10, 1964. Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. Sheila Wynne, just at Schiphol. December 19, 1962. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Royal Family Arrives At Buckingham Palace - Veiled in, Queen Mother Elizabeth (right) and Princess Margaret are shown seated in auto on arriving in Buckingham Palace, London, today from Sandringham. February 11, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. State visit by Bondspesident Heinemann from West Germany to the Netherlands. Queen Juliana and President Heinemann in a Caleche. November 24, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. The throne change in Luxembourg, Grand Duke Jean and wife and children on balcony. November 12, 1964. Luxembourg

Anefo photo collection. Visit Queen Juliana to North and Central Limburg. Queen visits Limburg (boarding Ottersum). May 14, 1956. Limburg

Duke And Duchess of Windsor Arrive In Paris. Photo Shows:- The Duke and Duchess of Windsor leaving the station on their arrival in Paris. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor have arrived in Paris From Munich and will spend several weeks in the French Capital in Visiting the Exposition and, for the Duchess, shopping expeditions. They were met by British Embassy officials. The arrival of the Duke and Duchess has Strengthened rumours that they intend returning to England shortly. September 26, 1937. (Photo by Kosmos Press Bureau (Australia) Ltd.)

Anefo photo collection. State visit Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard to West Germany. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard visit Dillenburg. October 27, 1971. Dillenburg, West Germany

Italian actress, Sophia Loren guests in Sweden. The actress came by train to Stockholm Central and was met by cheered crowd.

Arrival ceremonies for Ramon Villeda Morales, President of Honduras, 10:40AM. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy stands on the reviewing platform during arrival ceremonies in honor of President of the Republic of Honduras, Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales. First Lady of the Republic of Honduras, Alejandrina Bermúdez de Villeda Morales, stands at left; Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral George W. Anderson, Jr., stands at far right. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Gracia from Monaco dips on Floriade a lily. September 16, 1972

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus visit province Noord-Holland (second day), visit the ripe. August 22, 1973. Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana, Princess Beatrix and Prince Willem Alexander Listen to Aubade from Tryer Musik Kapelle from Lech at Palace Soestdijk /. October 29, 1970. Lech

Anefo photo collection. Opening Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam in the presence of the royal family; Princess Beatrix on departure. April 17, 1980. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Princess Irene and Prince Hugo Charles in Rome from television, upon arrival church. April 29, 1964. Italy, Rome

Princess Margaret & Princess Elizabeth - Prior To 1940. July 18, 1938. (Photo by The Associated Press of Great Britain Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix when visiting the palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam. December 7, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Visit Queen Juliana Jubilatend Breda. July 16, 1952. Breda

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix Prince Claus attendance Prince Willem Alexander Lieutenant-Ter-Zee navy HR. Ms. Tromp Den Helder. July 1, 1986. Den Helder

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Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven on Bordes. March 10, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1971. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in the Golden Carriage. September 21, 1971. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Visit from Her Majesty and Beatrix to Markelo. Queen Juliana and Beatrix on the agricultural exhibition "Golden Aren". 29 August 1957. Markelo

Princess Mary, accompanying Queen Mary on a hospital visit in 1928. George V suffered with illness during this period, with the Queen replacing him on frequent public engagements. Date: 15th December 1928

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix 22 years, musical tribute. January 30, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives at home ten Bosch list leaders in connection with the coming cabinet formation. From Agt on arrival. May 31, 1977. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus opened Madurodam Manege in The Hague. The Prince and Princess opened riding stables by leading horses to the horses. December 4, 1967. The Hague, Leiden, South Holland

Duke And Duchess Of Windsor Scenes Prior To 1940. November 08, 1937. (Photo by The Associated Press)

Prince Alexander & Princess Maria Pia - Yugoslavia - Foreign Royalty. November 19, 1934. (Photo by Keystone)

Caption: Vietnamese refugees in the United States receive a visit from Claudia Cardinale, Nguyen Cao Ky, Rosemary Clooney, and Betty Ford on May 9, 1975.

Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood (Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary; 25 April 1897 - 28 March 1965) was a member of the British royal family. She was the third child and only daughter of King George V and Queen Mary and was born during the reign of Queen Victoria, her great-grandmother. Mary was the paternal aunt of the current British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus visit Zutphen. May 12, 1978. Gelderland, Zutphen

Anefo photo collection. State visit President Kekkonen from Finland. President Kekkonen and Queen Juliana visit the Flevopolder. October 26, 1972. Flevoland

05/19/1920. Madrid. In the Prado museum. Ss.Mm. King Alfonso (1) and Queen Victoria Eugenia (2), leaving the inauguration of the French Rooms, with the Delegates of the Neighboring Republic.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix upon commissioning New accommodation from general Leiden Students Rather Aropos; Beatrix during commissioning. November 23, 1974

Elsevier photo collection. Year's reception Royal Palace Dam Square Diplomatique. Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard arrival. January 3, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. President Bourguiba in the company of Princess Margriet visit to Rotterdam. July 8, 1966. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Her majesty the queen in neighbors. Queen Juliana. September 8, 1962. Buren, Gelderland

Anefo photo collection. American movie star Gloria Swanson, Arrival Schiphol. November 4, 1955. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana at Premiere van Film "The Disted Feek" in cinema du Midi in Amsterdam. The stairs are cleaned. September 27, 1967. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Princess Elizabeth arrives at Westminster Abbey for the rehearsal of her wedding to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten and runs the gauntlet of press photographers. Date: 1947

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard arrives at Soesterberg after a trip to South Africa. Prince Bernhard behind the microphone, on the right Queen Juliana. October 20, 1954. Soesterberg, Utrecht (province)

Elsevier photo collection. Events engagement Princess Irene. Totally unexpected, Princess Irene returned Netherlands engaged Prince Carel Hugo. crowd prevented Hofauto's Palace Soestdijk. February 8, 1964. Soestdijk

Anefo photo collection. Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam. Funeral actress Julia Cuypers (1872-1952). Rika Hopper places flowers on the coffin. April 17, 1952. Amsterdam

Mme Chiang Greeted by Roosevelts -- While the President look on from his car, Mrs. Franklin in D. Roosevelt poses with the most famous of the famous soong sisters, Mme. Chiang Kai Shek, wife of the Chinese generalissimo. The scene was at the Union station in Washington where the first family met the white house guest who recently was released from in American hospital following medical treatment. February 18, 1943. (Photo by International News Photo).

The Norwegian king Olaf V visits Rotterdam with the Hnomy Norge. Queen Juliana, Princess Beatrix and Prince Bernhard leave the Norge.

Royalty At Washington's Tomb -- At the tomb of George Washington *****, are (left to right), Queen Elizabeth and ***** of England, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ***** Gen. Edwin Watson, the President's Secretary. ***** In dotted dress is the President's wife. September 6, 1939. (Photo by ACME).

Meeting between President Dwight D. Eisenhower (DDE) and President-elect Kennedy. President-elect John F. Kennedy speaks to reporters outside the White House in Washington, D.C. after meeting with President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Incidents in the life of H.R.H. Prince George who will visit Australia for the Victoria Centenary celebrations this Autumn.H.R.H. The Duke of York (on right) Princess Royal, and Prince George at the Olympic Games at the White City, London. February 27, 1934. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Shirley Temple at Schiphol, Shirley Temple. March 25, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard lay a wreath on Dam during ceremony with commemoration of the dead. May 4, 1973. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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