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Royal Ceremonial Portraits

Classic images of royalty in elaborate garments, capturing formal events and coronations with regal attire and dignified postures.

Vintage photograph. Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth and her husband His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh at Clarence House, London, England
Vintage photograph. Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth and her husband His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh at Clarence House, London, England
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KRONPRINZ WILHELM Son of Kaiser Wilhelm II with his wife, Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, in 1905 Date: 1882 - 1951
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Crown Prince of Iran and his Egyptian Bride at State Dinner in Cairo: Crown Prince Mohamed Rida Chahbour of Iran seated between his bride, Princess Fawzia (left), Sister of King Farouk of Egypt, and Queen Farida, wife of King Farouk, at a State dinner in the Abdin Palace, Cairo, following the Royal wedding. On right is Prince Youssef kamal. March 20, 1939.
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Seville, March 18, 1995. Wedding of Infanta Elena and Jaime de Marichalar in the Cathedral of Seville. In the image, the Dowager Countess of Ripalda, mother of Don Jaime de Marichalar, during the ceremony, along with other guests.
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10/09/1994. Official visit to Spain of the Emperors of Japan. In the image, Sybilla greets Queen Sofía in the presence of Infanta Elena upon her arrival at the dinner at the Royal Palace.
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RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Wilhelmina on the stairs in the vestibule in Palace Het Loo, in mourning after the death of Prince Hendrik, autumn 1934. 1934
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Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-) and the Duke of Edinburgh (1952-) with their children, Charles, Prince of Wales (1948-), Prince Edward (1964-), Prince Andrew (1960-) and Princess Anne (1950-). Dated 20th Century
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Retrato de Doña María-Cristina de Austria-Lorena, Archiduquesa de Austria, Reina Viuda de España y Regente (1858-1929),1906. Esposa de Alfonso XII. Museum: Palacio Real, MADRID, SPAIN. Author: JOSÉ MORENO CARBONERO.
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Marlborough House show our Gracious Queen Mary in one of her beautiful Gowns and wearing the Blue Sash of the Order of the Garter also The Star of the Order and the Garter (on arm) of the same order. Her Majesty is also wearing her Diamond Circlet or what the man in the street would call her Diamond Crown. She is also wearing two Decorations called "The Personal Order of the Sovereign. The top one is a Miniature Portrait of the Present King - His Personal Order and the lower one, a Miniature of King George V. which was His Personal Order. These are sometimes called Family Orders. The Queen is also wearing the Third and Fourth lesser portions of the Star of Africa or Eullinan Diamond, parts of that wonderful stone discovered by chance in The Premier Mine near Pretoria in 1905. (This wonderful stone was bought by the Union Government of South Africa and presented to King Edward VI1. in 1907). August 01, 1938. (Photo by Hay Wrightson).
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King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece - A new picture of King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece, taken at the Royal Palace, Athens. King Paul, who wears the uniform of a general of the Greek infantry, recently came to the throne on the death of his brother, King George of the Hellenes. May 20, 1947.
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The mother, sister and children of Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) of Russia, 1908.Artist: Queen Alexandra
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Tsar Nicholas II
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The Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth) arriving home in England following a royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1927. Date: 1927
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Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April: inauguration church; Princess Beatrix Prince Claus sitting (close). August 30, 1980
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Photograph of Earl Mountbatten and Edwina Mountbatten with the Maharaja of Jaipur. Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (1900-1979).
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Queen Elizabeth (consort to George VI) with George then King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death
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Monaco, 04/19/1956. Wedding between Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly in Monaco Cathedral. In the image, Rainier places the ring on him.
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Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) at the coronation of King George VI in 1937
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Poll photo collection. Royal family Belgium. King Leopold III (standing in uniform) and Queen Astrid (sitting) for a window of the palace in Laeken. 1934. Belgium, Laeken
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***** Little Princess Elizabeth. ***** Princess Elizabeth who is with the ***** Balmoral, recently attended services ***** time at Crathie Church, year Balmoral, ***** Queen, Duke and Duchess of York. ***** and Queen and Princess Elizabeth ***** Crathie Church. December 09, 1932. (Photo by Wide World Photos).
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A newly married Prince Andrew, Duke of York and Lady Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York walk from the altar in front of prominent members of the royal family after their marriage service in Westminster Abbey on 23 July 1986. Date: 1986
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The coronation of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, London.
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For The Royal Wedding. King And Queen Pose At Buckingham Palace -- King George, in uniform of Admiral of the Fleet, and Queen Elizabeth in the White Drawing room of Buckingham Palace, London - a picture specially posed in connexion with the wedding of their elder daughter. Princess Elizabeth, to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, Royal Navy, on November 20. October 14, 1947.
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RVD / Royal House photo collection. Baptism of Prince Willem-Alexander. Group photo with Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard, Mrs. Gösta von Amsberg, Princess Beatrix, Prince Claus, Princess Armgard, Queen Margarethe and Minister Zijlstra in Palace Huis ten Bosch, Saturday 2 September 1967. September 2, 1967. The Hague, South Holland
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Poll photo collection. Royal family Belgium. King Leopold III and Queen Astrid look into a Swedish magazine; In the background a painted portrait of King Leopold I. 1934. Belgium, Laeken
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Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April, overview during the Throne speech reading; During each rescue, close up. April 30, 1980
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04/30/1910. At Buckingham Palace On the death of Edward VII. Seated, Alfonso Xiii, George V of England, and Frederick Viii of Denmark. Standing, Haakon VII of Norway, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, Manuel Ii of Portugal, William Ii of Germany, George I of Greece and Albert I of Belgium.
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Portrait of Elizabeth II (1926-) Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms.
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Still Travelling: Emperor Haile Selassie Continuing his tour of Europe, Arrived in Stockholm Yesterday Accompanied By The Duke and Duchess of Harrar. Photo Shows: Emperor Haile Selassie, Left, with King Gustaf Adole of Sweden at The Royal Castle in Stockholm Soon After The Emperor's Arrival. November 16, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd)
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The coronation of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, London.
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Sir Winston Churchill (front), his son Randolph Churchill (back left), and his grandson Winston Churchill (right), in Coronation robes, photo by Toni Frissell, 1953.
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Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, on her way to the State Opening of Parliament circa 1955
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RVD / Royal House photo collection. Prince Bernhard. 1960
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George VI (14 December 1895 - 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India and the first Head of the Commonwealth. Pictured before his 1937 coronation
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Birthday Of H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent -- On December 13th, 1953, the 47th birthday of H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent will be celebrated. December 13, 1953. (Photo by Dorothy Wilding, Camera Press).
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Prince Olaf, Crown Prince of Norway and Princess Martha of Sweden, pictured prior to their wedding in March 1929 and flanked by portraits of their bridesmaids, the Cathedral Church of our Saviour in Oslo where they were married and a picture of the Duke and Duchess of York. The Duke of York (later George VI) was a cousin of Prince Olaf and acted as his best man at the wedding. Date: 1929
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JUAN CARLOS I. REY DE ESPAíA . ROMA 1968-. BODA EN ATENAS CON SOFIA DE GRECIA.
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Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II (1926-) Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Dated 20th Century
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ALFONSO XIII. REY DE ESPAÑA. MADRID 1886 - 11941. CONSU MUJER VICTORIA EUGENIA REPRODUCCION FOTO.
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Front cover of The Illustrated London News, November 1973 featuring the royal wedding of that year when Princess Anne married Captain Mark Phillips at Westminster Abbey on 14 November. Date: 1973
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Duchess of Marlborough in Coronation Robe, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell
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Dato Raoul Teesdale Lloyd-Dolbey and Datin Marianne Elisabeth Lloyd-Dolbey photographed in Brunei in 1967.
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Copy of the special edition of the Picture Post TGV The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 13 June 1953, Hulton Press Ltd., 1953 print. magazine Copy of the special edition of the magazine 'Picture Post' of 13 June 1953, on the occasion of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953. paper printed matter coronation of a ruler - BB - female ruler London
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NEW ZEALAND - 1977: shows shows queen Elizabeth II NEW ZEALAND - CIRCA 1977: A stamp printed by New Zealand shows shows queen Elizabeth II, circa 1977 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4722291
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Cover of the magazine Life international, Manuel Díaz "El Cordobés". September 20, 1965.