Royal Commemorations and Visits

Black and white images of royal events, commemorations, and state visits. Captures a sense of formality and historical significance.

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

Photo Shows: Prince Knud, Youngest son of King Christian of Denmark, Leaving with Princess Carline Mathilde and their little daughter, Princess Elisabeth, after paying a birthday visit to Prince Walsdemar in Copenhagen.Prince Knud Takes His Family on Birthday Visit to Prince Waldemar in Copenhagen.Prince Waldemar of Denmark, Youngest brother of the late Queen Alexandra, celebrated his 80th birthday in Copenhagen.Prince Waldemar is affectionately known as the "Uncle Of Kings" because he was at one time uncle to five rulers.King Haakon of Norway is a nephew of Prince Waldemar. October 28, 1938.

"Royal Ascot" Opens -- King George and Queen Elizabeth arrive in their landau at England's Ascot racecourse June 13 for the opening of the 1950 Summer meet. June 28, 1950. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Second day visit Beatrix and Claus to Limburg; Visit to Thorn. August 22, 1974. Limburg, Thorn

Queen Chats with Widowed Mayoress - The Queen chatting to the Mayoress of Bermondsey , whose husband was killed during an air raid, she is still carrying on as Mayoress.H.M. the Queen, ***** of the Lord Mayor's National Air Raid Distress Fund, was present at a reception at the Mansion House (London) in connection with the Flag Day and House to House Collection take place on August 19. September 3, 1941.

Anefo photo collection. State visit. Queen Juliana and Grand Duchess leave palace on Dam Square. September 13, 1967. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet opens the RK hospital Sint Franciscushhof in Raalte. Princesses, psychiatric hospitals, openings, daisy, princess, marijke, princess. June 20, 1967. Overijssel, Raalte

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix opens the new riding school at the Military Equestrian center Marcroix in the Bernhardkazerne in Amersfoort. princesses, riding schools, openings, beatrix, princess. March 20, 1979. Amersfoort

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana 58 years, Defile at Soestdijk Palace. May 1, 1967

Princess Elizabeth is Godmother - The family group seen after the christening at Worplesdon this afternoon. L to R are, Mr Oliver Millar (god-parent), Princess Margaret, Mr Peter Carter (god-parent), the Hon Mrs. Andrew Elphinstone with baby Rosemary Elizabeth, Jennifer Elphinstone, the Hon. Andrew Elphinstone and Princess Elizabeth.H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth was today (Tuesday) present at the Parish Church, Worplesdon, surrey, to stand as godmother to the infant daughter of her lady-in-waiting, the Hon. Mrs. Andrew Elphinstone formerly the Hon. Mrs. Vicary Gibbs. September 30, 1947. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Queen - In Sherry Coat And Hat - At The Races -- The Queen, wearing a deep sherry coat with hat to match, seen with one of the stewards, Sir Humphrey De Trafford, in the paddock at Sandown Park races today, where, with the Queen Mother, she is drove from Buckingham Palace to see the race for the Imperial Cup. March 14, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene visited the Thomas a Kempis Lyceum in Zwolle. The princess. October 21, 1963. Overijssel, Zwolle

Princess Margaret is Godmother. February 15, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

J.J. Cahill (MLA). J.J. Cahill ***** Queen. February 23, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits a regional caravan center in Utrecht. Queen Juliana during the visit. June 24, 1969. Utrecht (Prov)

Anefo photo collection. Baptism Willem Alexander in Sint Jacobskerk. Princess Beatrix, Prince Claus and Pastor Kater. September 2, 1967

A happy moment with Dame Gertrude Cosgrove during the Tasmanian visit. April 8, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Celebration Silver Government Jubilee of Queen Juliana in The Hague, Royal Family Runs from House of Representatives to Ridderzaal. September 6, 1973. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Her Majesty Queen Juliana arrives at Schiphol. Princess Margriet greets Queen Juliana. February 5, 1969. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Escovar Salom is received by Queen Juliana at Huis ten Bosch; v.l.n.r. Her Majesty, Mrs. Salom and Minister Salom. July 4, 1977

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits psychiatric clinic Vogelenzang in Bennebroek. September 13, 1978. Bennebroek

Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April, ministers, state secretaries MPs to the new church; Nr. 31a: st. Brockx and Smit Kroes. April 30, 1980

Anefo photo collection. Queen Elisabeth Van England. May 1, 1962. Great Britain

Anefo photo collection. Princess Benedikte and Princess Beatrix at Madurodam. April 7, 1965. The Hague, South Holland

Duke And Mother Leave For Far East Tour - London: The Duchess of Kent with her 17-year-old son, the Duke (coupie at left), walking to their plane at London Airport this morning when they left en route to the Far East.With them is Princess Olga (second from right), who saw them off. She is the Duchess's sister.The Duke and Duchess are to make a tour of the Far East. September 27, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1975; Opening of States General; Royal family on Balcony Palace Lange Voorhout. September 16, 1975

In Happy Mood - Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh were in gay spirits, when they arrived at Buckingham Palace last week for the banquet given by King George and Queen Elizabeth to the King and Queen of Denmark. May 2, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana reveals the Van Gogh monument in Zundert. Artist Osip Zadkine hands over Queen Juliana an engraving and a book. May 28, 1964. Noord-Brabant, Zundert

Anefo photo collection. Treatment of the national budget for foreign affairs in the Lower House, v.l.n.r. Madrouw M. C. C. Wijne A. C. De Ruiter and Princess Beatrix. February 21, 1961

Harewood Stein Wedding.... The Duchess of Gloucester arrives at the Church for the ceremony. September 29, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Queen Elizabeth II in Queensland, Australia, 1970.

Queen Elizabeth with the Mayor, Mr. W. E. Bate, after the Royal train stopped at Hastings, New Zealand.Each foot is placed precisely before the other-the way good mannequins and actresses are taught to walk. February 05, 1954.

King And Queen And Royal Family At The Derby -- Queen Mary pointing out incident to the Duchess of Kent, who is raising her dark glasses to get a better look. On right is the Duchess Of Gloucester. The King and Queen and other members of the Royal family received a great welcome from the crowd of 250,000 people arrived to watch the Derby Race. June 02, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

Anefo photo collection. Baptism Willem Alexander. Numbers 23.24 Princess Irene and Prince Carlos, numbers 26 mr. Jencquel and Mrs. Jencquel von Amsberg /. September 2, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag: Royal family on balcony of Lange Voorhout Palace, The Hague, Queen Juliana, Bernhard, Beatrix, Claus, Margriet and Mr. Van Vollenhoven /. September 21, 1971. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1981. Beatrix Claus sit down. September 15, 1981. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen's Day 1958. The royal family is on the platforms of Palace Soestdijk and Wuift to the long-standing parade. V.l.n.r. Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard, Princess Beatrix, Princess Margriet and Princess Marijke. April 30, 1958. Baarn, Utrecht (province)

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana 50 years. Defile along the Bordes Palace Soestdijk, v.L.n.R. Her Majesty, Princess Marijke, Princess Beatrix, Prince Bernhard ,. April 30, 1959

The Queen's Last Day Fashion The Queen, smiling and wearing an attractive white wavy-edged hat, drives along the Ascot course with the Duke of Edinburgh on this final day of the Royal meeting. June 18, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Second gift day for Princess Beatrix and Claus at Soestdijk Palace, Ambassador Iran. March 1, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Entry Queen Beatrix in The Hague in Open Caleche; Queen Beatrix waves, Prince Claus applaunises. May 21, 1980. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix visits Friesland and Groningen, offer flowers. August 28, 1959

Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II with Charles, Prince of Wales.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Claus in the Council of State. Prince Claus and Princess Beatrix say goodbye to Professor Beel (vice-chairman). 12 July 1967. Binnenhof

Anefo photo collection. Baptism Willem Alexander. Princess Beatrix with Prince Willem Alexander in arms and Prince Claus at Departure Palace House. September 2, 1967

Queen Elizabeth II at a polo match with President Dr Rajendra Prasad in New Delhi during the royal tour of India in 1961. Date: 1961

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix opens in Woerden Kaasmarkt T.G.V. 600 anniversary of Woerden. September 20, 1972. Utrecht, Woerden

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag. Queen Beatrix, Prince Claus (L) and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven (R) waving on the balcony of Palace Lange Voorhout. September 20, 1983. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Establishment of Princess Wilhelmina, number 36 Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. December 8, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits the Gooi, in Blaricum; Queen Juliana in children. June 7, 1974

Queen Elizabeth with Mayor E. G. Coddington at a Civic Reception at Masterton, in the Wellington Province of New Zealand. After their visit to Masterton, the Royal Party left the North Island of the Dominion and flew to Blenheim, where the tour of the South Island begins. The Queen will leave New Zealand on 30th January, embarking on the Gothic at Bluff, for the trip to Sydney. January 22, 1954.

First Honeymoon Picture Royal Couple Attend Service At Romsey Abbey -- H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh (Right Centre) and H.R.H. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Left Centre) Hatless and wearing a Blue-Grey Lounge Suit Leaving Romsey Abbey, Hampshire, After attending Morning Service Nov. 23. Hundreds of People Turned Out to Great the Royal Honeymooners. November 23, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Photograph of Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) (1926-) at the opening of a new church army hostel. Dated 20th Century

Anefo photo collection. Baptism Willem Alexander. Princess Beatrix with Prince Alexander, Prince Claus and Sister SwellingGrebel at car. September 2, 1967

Anefo photo collection. State visit Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard to West Germany. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard visit the Dutch embassy. October 26, 1971. B.R.D., Germany

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix reveals the monument "75 years ports" in Scheveningen. Princess Beatrix gets a book from children in traditional costume. May 8, 1979. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Second day of the royal visit to Belgium, arrival and visit to Plantijn Museum. May 31, 1960. Belgium

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard arrives at Schiphol after a trip to South America. V.l.n.r. Prince Bernhard, Princess Irene, Queen Juliana and Princess Christina. November 4, 1959. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and her fiancé Claus von Amsberg at a visit to Den Bosch; The fiance couple at the town hall. Burgemeester Lambooij and besides him the Queen C.n.M.M. Kortmann. December 15, 1965. Den Bosch, Noord-Brabant

Anefo photo collection. National Manifestation of the Mobile Brigade in Utreech Arrival of Princess Beatrix. June 7, 1960. Utrecht

Princess Elizabeth, with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, leave Londonderry house today October 20, after attending the wedding reception.*** The 29-year old bride is Lady in waiting to Princess Elizabeth. The 33-year-old groom is the Princess is private secretary.Princess Elizabeth, with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, attended the wedding in the last appearance in public before the birth of her baby.Princess Margaret was among the bridesmaids.More than 1,000 guests attended the reception held at Londonderry house, Park Lane mansion belonging to the Marquess of Londonderry. Latest picture of Princess Elizabeth taken with the Duke of Edinburgh a week ago, after attending the fashionable wedding in London of her 29-year-old Lady-in-waiting, Lady Margaret Egerton, sister of the Earl of Ellesmere, and John Rupert Colville, son of Lady Cynthia Colville. October 20, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen Elizabeth, wore a new style kimono-sleeved plaid linen coat for her visit to Masterton, NZ. Her Majesty is here shown with the Mayor of Masterton, Mr. E. G. Coddington, walking past a line-up of Scouts at the Civic Reception.January 20, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Princess Margriet and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven arrival town hall, Princess Beatrix and Claus greeted by Mayor Kolfschoten /. January 10, 1967

John Curtin wife ***** Prime Minister arriving at Parliament House yesterday *****. February 22, 1945.

Prince's Sacrifice for Love -- Prince Hubert (left) the bridegroom's brother, who was the only member of the House of Hohenzollern to accept an invitation to the wedding.The German ex-crown Prince's son and heir, Prince William of Hohenzollern, and Fraulein Dorothea Von Salviati, after their marriage at Bonn. There were tow ceremonies, civil and religious. July 17, 1933.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives a kearing new herring at Soestdijk Palace. From left to right from the Dulk, Burgemeester Vermeulen van Katwijk, Queen Juliana, Mrs. van Duivenvoorde (wife of the skipper) and .... June 12, 1975. Baarn, Utrecht (Prov.)

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits the province of Drenthe. 19 June 1974. Drenthe

The Duke of York arrive at Children's demonstration, Auckland Domain, 23rd February, 1927. January 25, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. State visit. Prince Bernhard and Grand Duke leave palace on the Dam. September 13, 1967. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

PS: The bride and bridegroom, Princess Maria Pia of Italy and Prince Alexander of Yugoslavia, after their wedding at the parish church of Cascais, near Estoril. February 15, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

The King Reviews The Police Forces In Hyde Park - Huge crowds this afternoon watched the King review the police forces of England, in Hyde Park. The Queen attended the royal review.Sir John Simon greeting the King and Queen on their arrival in Hyde park. July 20, 1935. (Photo by Keystone).

Princess Elizabeth Dances In Public -- Princess Elizabeth arriving at the Dorchester Hotel, London, with her party. Princess Elizabeth made her first public appearance at a charity ball when she was guest of honour at the Royal and Merchant Navy Ball in aid of King George's Fund for Sailors, at the Dorchester Hotel, London. May 9, 1946.

Duchess Of Gloucester Attends Cinema: The Duchess of Gloucester arriving for the first night this evening.The Duchess of Gloucester evening attended the first night of "Elephants Never Forget", the new Oliver Brady film at the London Pavilion in aid of the invalid kitchens of London. May 22, 1939.

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana granted Prince Claus sitting Council State. conversation Prince Claus Prof. Beel Princess Beatrix. 12 July 1967. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Royal family in Den Bosch (Report). May 8, 1962. Den Bosch

Anefo photo collection. State visit Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus to Belgium Queen Beatrix and King Baudouin inspect the honorary guard. March 31, 1981. Belgium

Trip to Mexico: Departure ceremonies, 11:15AM. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend a departure ceremony in their honor, following a state visit to Mexico. In foreground (L-R): Chief of Protocol of Mexico, Federico A. Mariscal; General Cristóbal Guzmán Cárdenas; President Kennedy; Mrs. Kennedy; Military Aide to President Kennedy, General Chester V. Clifton; President of Mexico, Adolfo López Mateos; First Lady of Mexico, Eva Sámano de López Mateos; Eva López Mateos; U.S. State Department interpreter, Donald Barnes; Chief of the Presidential General Staff of Mexico, Major General José Gómez Huerta. Also pictured: Fanny Gamboa de Carrillo Flores (wife of Mexican Ambassador to the United States, Antonio Carrillo Flores); President of the Permanent Commission of the Mexican Congress, Rómulo Sánchez Mireles; Mrs. Rómulo Sánchez Mireles; President of the Supreme Court of Mexico, Alfonso Guzmán Neyra; Adela Rodríguez de Guzmán Neyra; Guadalupe Macías de Tello; For

Queen Mary Presents Polo Trophies -- Queen Mary presenting a cup to Captain W.F. Butler of the India team. Queen Mary presented cups to members of the India team which defeated The World in the match for The Indian Princes Challenge Shield at Hurlingham this afternoon. August 17, 1937. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus visit Province of Noord-Holland (third day), visit to New Vennep. August 23, 1973. Nieuw-Vennep, Noord-Holland

Group Captain Peter Townsend was tipped to marry Princess Margaret . . . but it was a love affair that was never allowed to blossom into marriage. May 20, 1955. (Photo by The Topical Press Agency Ltd.).

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. Defile Soestdijk 78; Plotful royal family on bordes. May 1, 1978. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits Limburg. R.K. Agricultural household school in Posterholt. September 18, 1952. Limburg, Posterholt

Queen Elizabeth with King George VI visit the horseracing at Aintree 1937

Anefo photo collection. State visit to Spanish royal couple; Princess Beatrix embraces Prince Bernhard. March 19, 1980. Spain

Anefo photo collection. Manifestation in connection with 12.5 annual government anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Juliana. Royal family on Bordes of Palace Huis ten Bosch. March 6, 1961. The Hague

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag; Nr. 6, 7: Queen Juliana reads the Troon Spede in Ridderzaal, v.L.n.R. Van Vollenhoven, Margriet, Claus, Beatrix; Nr. 7: HM reads Troon Spede, right. September 15, 1970

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana reveals the Van Gogh monument in Zundert. Queen Juliana has revealed the Van Gogh Monument in Zundert. May 28, 1964. Noord-Brabant, Zundert

Anefo photo collection. Bas Relief by Mrs. B. Boon van der Starp revealed R. Dick de Braun Loco mayor of Madurodam, Princess Beatrix and Mr. G.A. Bean during unveiling. June 6, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Fourth and last day of the royal visit to Belgium Queen Juliana and King Baudouin. June 2, 1960. Belgium

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix present at the opening of Madurodam in The Hague. Princess Beatrix shows horsesliefhebster. March 3, 1971. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Queen Juliana 50 years. Defile along the Bordes Palace Soestdijk, v.L.n.R. Her Majesty, Princess Marijke, Princess Beatrix, Prince Bernhard ,. April 30, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix visits KMA in Breda, Princess Beatrix and Prince Peter van Greece. September 4, 1964. Breda

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix visits Limburg. May 6, 1960. Limburg

Anefo photo collection. Visit President Bourguiba from Tunesie, on balcony Palace v.L.n.R. Prince Bernhard, President Bourguiba and Queen Juliana. July 6, 1966. Tunisia

Albert Foerster - Danzig Nazi Leader. August 31, 1938.

Anefo photo collection. King and Queen of Nepal on a state visit in the Netherlands. The Nepalese royal couple, King Mahendra and Queen Ratna, on a state visit in the Netherlands. Here they bring along with Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard, Princess Margriet and Princess Christina visiting the Keukenhof in Lisse. Next to King Mahendra the mayor of Lisse, Theo de Graaf. April 27, 1967. Keukenhof, Lisse, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Bertil from Sweden. May 1, 1962. Sweden

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

Women press close to the Royal car to get a glimpse of the hay Queen, at Nantwich, Cheshire. With the Duke of Edinburgh she made a thirteen-hour visit to Staffordshire and Cheshire.At Crewe, fifty farmers waiting to meet the Queen were told: Don't squeeze her hand too hard,'" The advice came from Mr. Robert Somerville, clerk to the Duchy of Lancaster council. He ***** "A farmer's handshake can be hard."At Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs, the Queen talked to Group captain Robert Burns) who flew night-fighters from the same RAF Station as Group Captain Peter Townsend during the war. His service with Peter Townsend was not mentioned. November 3, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Madrid, 05/14/1977. Don Juan de Borbón, Count of Barcelona, in a ceremony held at the Zarzuela Palace, cedes his dynastic rights in favor of his son King Juan Carlos I, in the presence of the Countess of Barcelona and Queen Sofia. In the photo you can also see the Infanta Doña Elena and the Prince of Asturias.

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