Royal Engagements and Events

Historic black and white images capturing royal figures at public events, adorned in formal attire, amidst large crowds and significant backgrounds.

The Queen leaving St. David's cathedral wearing a hat trimmed with hydrangea. The brooch is a Scots thistle. August 7, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express).

The Queen leaving St. David's cathedral wearing a hat trimmed with hydrangea. The brooch is a Scots thistle. August 7, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus attended the central liberation manifestation in Groningen. May 5, 1982. Groningen

Anefo photo collection. State visit by President Lopez Mateos from Mexico with woman and daughter to the Netherlands. After arriving at the Ypenburg airbase, v.l.n.r. President Adolfo López Mateos, Queen Juliana, Mrs. López, Prince Bernhard, Miss Lopez Mateos and Princess Irene. April 3, 1963. Rijswijk, South Holland

A girl in Welsh national costume meets the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. She is Janet Jones, seen greeting the Royal visitors yesterday at Aberystwyth, where the Queen opened the completed building of the National library of Wales of one of her engagements during her tour. August 10, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Anefo photo collection. Arrival royal couple from America at Schiphol. April 28, 1952

Anefo photo collection. President Suharto arrives at Ypenburg; President Suharto and Queen Juliana. September 3, 1970. The Hague, Ypenburg, South Holland

Governor-General Sir William McKell and Governor Sir Charles Gairdner with Lady Gairdner ***** Lady McKell walking on board Ornsay at Fremantle. January 07, 1952.

Historic scene, shows Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh being welcomed at Parliament House, Wellington, New Zealand, when they arrived for the Opening of Parliament. Usher of the Block Rod, Major D. Brown welcomed the Royal couple. The Queen wore her magnificent Coronation gown. February 03, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Royal family visits Zwolle a complete report of the visit. May 5, 1962. Overijssel, Zwolle

On English Soil At Last - H. M. The Queen and H. R. H, The Duke of Edinburgh smile happily as they stand on English soil for the first time in six months, shortly after disembarking from the Royal Barge at Westminster Pier. Also in the picture can be seen other members of the Royal Family including, H. R. H. Princess Margaret, The Queen Mother, H. R. H. Prince Charles and H. R. H. The Duchess of Kent and H. R. H. The Duke of Gloucester. May 15, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet and Mr. P. van Vollenhoven live in Nationaal St. Joris Marsen in Oud Poelgeest Kasteel in Oegstgeest. Princess Margriet and Pieter van Vollenhoven on the bordes of Kasteel Oud Poelgeest. 22 May 1971. Oegstgeest, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. State visit Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard to West Germany. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in the town hall in Bonn. October 26, 1971. Bonn, West Germany

Anefo photo collection. The launch of the tanker "Mohammed Reza Shah" by Princess Margriet in the presence of the Sjah van Persia. May 22, 1959

Anefo photo collection. King Olav from Norway. May 1, 1962. Norway

Anefo photo collection. Engagement Princess Beatrix in the courtyard, tagged PA takes congratulations. June 29, 1965

Royal Dresses Match The Sun - The Queen Mother raises her parasol against the blazing sun, but the Queen's sunshade is furled as they walk to the paddock to see the gold cup runners at the royal Ascot race meeting to-day (Wednesday).The Queen's white silks dress is topped by a white flower petal hat.Her mother's dress is in pale hyacinth blue, worn with large hat of blue and white organdie. July 13, 1955. (Photo by Reuter Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet brings Princess Sonja and Prince Harald from Norway from Schiphol I.V.M. the throne change in the Netherlands; v.l.n.r. Prince Harald, Princess Sonja and Princess Margriet. April 29, 1980. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Engagement Princess Beatrix and Claus von Amsberg. Prince Bernhard, Queen Juliana, Claus von Amsberg and Princess Beatrix. June 29, 1965

Anefo photo collection. State visit from King Olav from Norway to the Netherlands. V.l.n.r. Prime Minister Marijnen, King Olav of Norway, Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. September 9, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Princess Irene and Prince Carlos Hugo walk through the palace garden and waving to the audience. Lord of Princess Irene runs Mr. van der Hoeven, the secretary of Queen Juliana. February 9, 1964. Soestdijk, Utrecht (province)

Anefo photo collection. State visit Groothertog and Groothertogin Luxembourg to our country. Upon arrival Beatrix, Claus, Queen, Grand Duke and Grand Duchess. September 12, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the General General. Arrival Prince Bernhard and Queen Juliana. September 19, 1961. The Hague, South Holland

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. Throne change April 30, Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus walk under Pergola to the new church for the inauguration. April 30, 1980. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1980. Balcony scene on Palace Lange Voorhout: v.l.n.r. Prince Claus, Queen Beatrix, Pieter van Vollenhoven and Princess Margriet. September 16, 1980. The Hague, South Holland

The Marquis of Aberdeen greets the Queen as she arrives of yesterday's Braemar Gathering. Behind her, wearing the kilt, is the Duke of Edinburgh. Other members of the Royal party were Prince Edward, Duke of Kent; his brother, Prince Michael, and sister, Princess Alexandra. The arena in a little village, lying in a hollow of the Cairngorm foothills, was packed with well over 40,000 spectators - a record - and there were thousands more outside. September 05, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Mexican president with a wife and daughter of Ypenbu left. The farewell v.l.n.r. Miss Lopez Mathe Prins Bernhard, Mrs. Lopez Matheos, Hare. April 5, 1963. The Hague, Ypenburg, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon Anglo Dutch university symposium attended in the Trippenhuis, arrival. May 17, 1965

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana 58 years, Defile on Palace Soestdijk, v.L.n.R. Her Majesty, Prince Bernhard, Irene and Carlos Hugo. May 1, 1967. Soestdijk, Utrecht

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. Krangroeggings by Governor General of Canada Roland Michener at it. On the left Koningin Juliana, right with top Hat Governor General Michainer. April 14, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Queen Elizabeth - 1953 - Scenes. June 29, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Princess Margriet and Pieter at Schiphol. February 20, 1967. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. President Suharto arrives by helicopter at home ten Bosch in The Hague; Queen Juliana and President Suharto inspect the honorary guard. September 3, 1970. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Arrival President Bourguiba at Huis ten Bosch with Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. July 6, 1966

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

Anefo photo collection. Baptism Willem Alexander in Sint Jacobskerk in The Hague numbers 17.18.19 Count and Countess F. von Bismarch. September 2, 1967. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Reception Ridderzaal honor 450th anniversary Council State. W. Scholten (vice-chairman) welcomes Princess Juliana arrival De Ridderzaal; Prince Bernhard. October 1, 1981

Anefo photo collection. visit Queen Elizabeth II England Prince Philip Netherlands. Visit construction center. March 27, 1958. Rotterdam, South Holland

Royal Princess Attend Royal Tournament -- Princess Elizabeth being received on arrival. Queen Mary took Princess Margaret Rose and Princess Elizabeth to witness the Royal Tournament at Olympic this afternoon (Mon). June 13, 1939. (Photo by London News Agency Ltd.).

Elsevier photo collection. King Olav van Norway lays wreath National Monument Dam Square Amsterdam. left Prime Minister Marijnen, Mayor Hall, Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard, King Olav. September 5, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Thirteen year old Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Margaret Rose, accompanied by their governess, Marion Crawford attend a service at the college chapel at the Royal Naval College at Darmouth during a visit there by the royal family. It was here that the Princess Elizabeth met Prince Philip of Greece who was to become her future husband. 1939

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus attend a special meeting of Provincial States in the Domkerk in Utrecht. Greeting from Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus. May 14, 1975. Utrecht, Utrecht (Prov.)

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the States General 1968. Princess Margriet, Mr Pieter van Vollenhoven and Princess Christina arrive at the entrance of the Ridderzaal. September 17, 1968. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration of victims of the Second World War on Dam Square; During Defile along the National Monument: Prince Claus, Queen Beatrix, Minister De Jong, Princess Juliana, Prince Bernhard .. May 4, 1980

The Queen Wars Grey At Ascot -- Her Majesty, dressed in grey silk organza and a grey, large-brimmed hat trimmed with white, drives with the Duke of Edinburgh along the course at Ascot racecourse, Berkshire, today, June 19. The Queen was arriving for the third day of the royal Ascot meeting.Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip around the Ascot course on the third day of the meeting.The Queen wore a grey silk organza dress and a grey silk organza dress and a grey, large-brimmed hat trimmed white white. June 19, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Erasmus prize ceremony in Leiden, arrival Beatrix and Claus. 17 September 1976. Leiden, South Holland

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Essendon Airport to commence the Royal Tour of Victoria. March 01, 1954.

Queens must at HatfieldQueen Elizabeth the Queen mother is shown here with tall Queen Salote of Tonga at the Garden Party given at Hatfield house, Hertfordshire, today may 31 to colonial visitors in England for the coronation. Despite her flat heels, Queen Salote towered above England's ***** mother and most of the men too at a coronation garden. June 01, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix in Drenthe opened Prince Willem Alexander holiday center in Roden. Princess Beatrix folds in her hands, right K. H. Gaarlandt, Commissioner HM. May 8, 1968. Drenthe, Roden

Giovanni gronchi. giulio andreotti. carla gronchi. 1960

Giovanni Gronchi. Giulio Andreotti. Carla Gronchi. 1960

French Victory In The Derby - Princess Elizabeth, (centre) pictured on the course today, was wearing a two-piece costume of Eau-de-Nil with a hat to match trimmed with Lily-of-the-Valley. With her, on left, is Princess-Alice who was in a Shepherd's plaid black and white coat and skirt. On right is the Duchess of Gloucester who was also present to see the Derby stakes go to France this afternoon. An immense crowd of racegoers at Epsom to-day (Saturday) saw the Delby Stakes, Blue Riband of the English Turf, fall to the French horse Pearl Diver, owned by Baron G. de Weldner and ridden Migoli, ridden by D. Smith, was second with the Gaekwar of Baroda's Sayajirao, famous brother of Dante, third. Muchvannted odds-on favourite Tudor Minstrel ridden by never-a-Derby-yet champion jockey ***** challenged hard at the finist after a good race, but was unplaced. June 07, 1947.

Princess At Church Youth Garden Party - Princess Margaret, who is President of the Church of England Youth Council, chatting with Faith Ndibulage of Uganda, at the Council's garden party held in the grounds of Lambeth Palace. June 28, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Princess Christina and Jorge Guillermo; Civil wedding clasp in the Baarn City Hall. Princess Irene and Carlos Hugo from Bourbon Parma leave the town hall. 28 June 1975. Baarn, Utrecht (Prov.)

Anefo photo collection. Queen's Day 1964. Defile Soestdijk, Queen Juliana in the palace garden. April 30, 1964. Baarn, Utrecht (province)

Anefo photo collection. Visit from Queen Juliana at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. Queen Juliana receives flowers. September 9, 1966. Utrecht (Prov), Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. Opening Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam in the presence of the royal family; v.l.n.r. Diepenhorst, Princess Beatr Prince Claus, Queen Juliana. April 17, 1980. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Margreeing Princess Margriet and Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven wedding ceremony in St. Jacobskerk, Princess Beatrix and Claus. January 10, 1967

The King and Queen, both wearing carnation button-holes, admire roses the roses, while Princess Margaret, holding a carnation, looks on when the Royal party visited the Chelsea flower show to-day. June 28, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits South Limburg on the occasion of the 25-year commemoration of the liberation: Queen Juliana lays a wreath at Monument in the cemetery in Margraten. September 13, 1969. Limburg, Margraten

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Day 1966. General. Arrival Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard Binnenhof Hague. Princess Beatrix Prince Claus. September 20, 1966. Hague, South Holland

The Queen with Sir Ronald Cross, Lady Cross and Premier Cosgrove. February 26, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. State visit Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus at Belgium During inspection of honorary guard in Brussels, Beatrix and Baudouin walk past Prince Phillipe. March 31, 1981. Belgium, Brussels

Anefo photo collection. State visit to Vienna, arrival airha welcomes by Dr. Scharff. 21 May 1962. Austria, Vienna

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits Gouda and Rotterdam. Queen Juliana and Mayor K.F.O. James Van Gouda make a tour of the city. June 18, 1964. Gouda, South Holland

Royal Tour Melbourne Victoria. With a bright smile, the Queen steps from her car to shake the hand of the Mayor of St. Kida, Cr. W.E. Dickeson, as she arrived at the St. Kilda Town Hall for the combined women's organisations luncheon. On the right is Mrs. John Cain, wife of the Premier. March 05, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. HM and Prince Bernhard Living Meeting of the "Illustre Dear Lady Brotherhood" in Grote Kerk in Den Bosch, royal couple on arrival. May 22, 1976. Den Bosch

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag: Arrival at Ridderzaal; v.l.n.r. Abandoned golden carriage Beatrix, Claus, Bernhard and Queen Juliana. September 20, 1977

King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) together with their daughters, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) in ATS uniform and Princess Margaret Rose, and Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace waving to crowds on VE Day, 8 May 1945. Date: 1945

Queen Elizabeth - General Scenes - 1955. November 02, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Kranzegging during commemoration of the dead 1983 by Queen Beatrix and Prince Willem-Alexander at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam. Queens, Princes, Reminduring, Krangregingen. May 4, 1983. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and Queen Elizabeth, holding umbrella, in automobile, leaving station for the White House 1939.

Anefo photo collection. Pierre de Gaulle, Mayor Vanparijs visits crowds Scheveningen company Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard. July 17, 1950. Scheveningen, South Holland

Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh tour of New Zealand. February 17, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Celebration of the 25-year wedding party of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. Royal ball aboard the m.s. "Orange"; King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola go on board. May 2, 1962

Anefo photo collection. Visit Princess Beatrix and Claus to Leeuwarden, arrival airport and visit. September 7, 1965. Friesland, Leeuwarden

Anefo photo collection. Manifestation in connection with 12.5 annual government anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Juliana. Burgemeester Kolfschoten, Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard on the Bordes of Palace House ten Bosch. March 6, 1961. The Hague

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits the Delta works. Queen Juliana on the quay of Colijnsplaat. September 2, 1964

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the renovated port mouth in Ijmuiden by Queen Juliana. Reception of the queen, minister and mayors in IJmuiden. June 15, 1967. IJmuiden, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits the IJsselmeerpolders. Queen Juliana is wearing a warm hat. November 8, 1967. Emmeloord, IJsselmeerpolders

Anefo photo collection. End of the state visit. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard wave to couple. September 15, 1967

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix has opened RK children's home "Amstelstad" in Amsterdam. Princess Beatrix at one of the stalls where she won a prize (candy) /. June 6, 1968. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. State visit of the Governor General of Canada Roland Michener and are. V.l.n.r. Norah Michainer, Governor General Michainer and Queen Juliana. April 14, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Elsevier photo collection. occasion 150th anniversary Military William Order, Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard Lange Voorhout, decreased military date Hague. Queen Prince Chapter M.W.o .. April 29, 1965. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Royal visit to Friesland, heads. May 7, 1962. Friesland

Anefo photo collection. Visit from Queen Juliana to Schiedam. Links mayor J.W. Peek, in the middle Queen Juliana. September 13, 1962. Schiedam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Celebration of the 25-year wedding party of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. End of the party departure royal guests. Princess Beatrix and Princess Irene for the Amstel Hotel. May 3, 1962. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1963. Queen Juliana leaves the golden carriage, helped by Prince Bernhard; Right Princess Margriet. September 17, 1963. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Farah Diba and Princess Beatrix. May 1, 1962

The King of Belgium and his consort, Queen Elisabeth, driving through Brussels. Date: c. 1914

Anefo photo collection. "Princess Beatrix carried out her first official deed with the unveiling of a plaque with" the new weapon of our crown princess, which is applied to the Beatrix hall of the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. "Royal family comes in. March 29, 1949. Utrecht (city) One

Royal Tour '54. Opening of NSW State Parliament. February 4, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Constantijn Prince Bernhard baptized Domkerk, Utrecht; Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard abandoned church. February 21, 1970. Utrecht

Duke And Duchess Of Gloucester Fly To Malta -- The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at London Airport, before the flight to Malta. The Duchess is holding her hat, because of the strong wind.The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester left London Airport, Heathrow on a flight to Malta, where the Duke is to open the Malta Legislature in Valetta Palace on November 10th. November 9, 1947.

Freedom of London for the Duke of Edinburgh -- H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth, carrying a bouquet of flowers and wearing a deep-brimmed hat trimmed with veiling, leaving the Guidhall with the Duke of Edinburgh after he had received the freedom of the city to-day. The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon C. R. Attlee can be seen behind the Roy couple.Crowds lined the route from Buckingham palace, to the guildhall, London, to-day (Tuesday), seep the duke of Edinburgh, accompanied by his wife princess Elizabeth, drive to the guildhall where the duke received the freedom of the city of London. He signed the roll, immediately under the name of princess Elizabeth the last person to sign it. June 8, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

This Afternoon Amid Tumultus Scenes The King Opened The King George Hospital At Ilford.The king delivering his speech and declaring the hospital open. July 13, 1931. (Photo by Wide World Photos).

The Queen Visited An Ex-Service Parade...........veterans of the Sudan and Boer Wars and 11 VC winners ***** the 70,000 people who greeted the Queen at Melbourne Cricket *****. March 15, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1980. Balcony scene on Palace Lange Voorhout: v.l.n.r. Prince Claus, Queen Beatrix, Pieter van Vollenhoven and Princess Margriet. September 16, 1980. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits the Gooi, in Huizen; Queen Juliana during walk. June 7, 1974. Houses, Noord-Holland

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