Royal Engagements in Military Settings

Historic imagery of royal figures interacting with military personnel, showcasing formal events and inspections during different eras, primarily in black and white.

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth pictured visiting a communal centre established in South London during the Blitz to provide meals for people who had been bombed out of their homes by German air raids. The King is in RAF uniform. Date: 1940

Queen Mother - War Work. November 19, 1939. (Photo by The Associated Press of Great Britain Ltd.).

Princess Margaret Launches Ship -- Princess Margaret made her first public appearance alone when she launched the 28,500-ton Royal Mail liner Edinburgh Castle at a Belfast dockyard.She performed the ceremony by pulling a lever which released a bottle of South African wins against the ship's bows and at the same time freed the "triggers" which held the ship on the slipway - the first time this new launching gear has been used.Afterwards she made her first important public speech.Princess Margaret walking past the guard of honour at the Belfast dockyard. October 17, 1947. (Photo by Mirror Features).

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth pictured visiting a communal centre established in South London during the Blitz to provide meals for people who had been bombed out of their homes by German air raids. The King is in RAF uniform. Date: 1940

Anefo photo collection. Lady Baden Powell in the Netherlands, inspection of boy scouts (Stars) at Schiphol. August 9, 1962

Lord Gowrie taking the salute at the Town Hall. October 6, 1942.

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Princess Elizabeth Takes Salute of Army Cadets - Princess Elizabeth inspecting Officers at the Army Cadet Victory Rally, in Hyde Park, London. 5,000 Army Cadets from all over Britain took part in a Victory Rally in Hyde Park, London. Princess Elizabeth took the salute at Stanhope Gate, Hyde Park. April 7, 1946.

Princess Royal At Ex-Servicemen's Exhibition -- Princess Royal examining exhibits at the war Dis-Abled Ex-Service Men's Exhibition, at the Lord Roberts Memorial Workshops, 122, Brompton Road, London. January 18, 1940. (Photo by L.N.A)

Toul-Rosiere Air Base Dedicated. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. Princess Juliana returns England staying Canada. met airport Queen Wilhelmina. queen company Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Bowhill. September 9, 1944. Britain, London

Command transfer. General Major Kite A.L. COX carries the command of the tactical air forces (CTL) command to Commodore flyer observer D. Berlin at the Volkel airbase. The separating commander greets its guests.

The Commander-General of the British Royal Marines General Sir Malcolm C. Cartwright-Taylor visits the Dutch Marines Corps. On the platform of the MarineLiegkamp Valkenburg (MVKV) comes to an end to the visit.

The Queen Visits Her Naval Airmen - The Queen chatting with commodore Sir Aubrey St. Clair Ford, commodore of the Barracks (right), on her arrival at the Royal Naval Barracks, Lee-on-Solent, today (Friday). Paying her first visit to a naval establishment since her Accession , The Queen today (Friday) visited The Royal Navy's Home Air Command at Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire. She travelled from London by rail to Fort *****, completing her journey by car, which was escorted by two S.51 Weatland Sikeraky Dragonfly helicopters - the type that has been operating on rescue work behind enemy lines in Korea. November 21, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother -- Inspecting the sea cadet corps on a visit to King's Lynn during Festival of Britain Week, July 1951.photograph by King's Lynn Advertiser. March 05, 1953. (Photo by Camera Press).

Duchess of Kent At Boomerang Club Anniversary In London -- The Duchess of Kent with members of the Royal Australian Air Force during her visit.The Duchess of Kent attended the first anniversary celebrations at the Boomerang Club, Australia House, London.The Club is open for the benefit of any members of the Australian Forces in Great Britain. March 31, 1943.

Anefo photo collection. The Dutch frigate HR. Ms. 'Johan Maurits from Nassau' from Amsterdam to Den Helder. June 16, 1947. Amsterdam, Den Helder

H.K.H. Princess Beatrix visits army components at the Artillery Schietkamp Oldebroek, at 't Harde and in Elspeet.

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Anefo photo collection. 100 years of Kim den bright visiting day Queen Juliana. The Vorstin is proposed to the 78-year-old Viceadmiral B.D. Dr. J. C. Jager and the 87-year-old lieutenant at sea first class B.D. H. de Booy, former director of the Royal North-South Holl. Rescue company. October 15, 1954. Den Helder, Noord-Holland

Anniversary celebration 50 years of Royal Netherlands Air Force at the Navigation Station "G" in Appingedam on 28 June 1963. Various invited guests visits the exhibition hall.

Anefo photo collection. Training camp for the women's help corps in Bouvigne. General curls visiting. August 1945. Breda

Anefo photo collection. Fourth and fifth day Royal visit Padological Institute. April 21, 1956

Anefo photo collection. Queen Wilhelmina visiting Princess Irene Brigade military camp Wolverhampton in conversation soldier, Brigade commander De Ruyter Steveninck. 1942. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Unveiling of the bust in memory of General Track in the General Spoor Kazerne in Ermelo. Mrs. H.T. Track Dijkema reveals the bust of her husband, General S.H. Track. October 28, 1966. Ermelo, Gelderland

Bishop Józef Gawlina talking to the military in Bracote unknown

The Duke of Kent inspects Croydon's Civil defence - The Duke of Kent chatting to women of the Communications Service of Croydon's Civil Defence.H.R.H. The Duke of Kent paid a visit of inspection to Civil Defence units of Croydon, the personnel of which is more than 1,000 strong. May 28, 1941. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Reception Surinamese and Antillean boy scouts by Queen Juliana. August 15, 1957. Netherlands Antilles, Suriname

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration Battle of Arnhem at Airborne Cemetery, Oosterbeek; Prince Charles, Queen Beatrix and General Major Urquhart during commemoration. September 23, 1984. Oosterbeek

Flag Officer Flag Off Photo Tombotion (WND), Vice-Admiral Titular Royal Navy Reserve C.W. Heringa. Is part of Object series AVDKM 54790 to 54792

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet visited royal military disabled house on Bronsbeek on the occasion of 100th anniversary. Princess Margriet /. February 19, 1963

Uncaptioned. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Elsevier photo collection. Prince Bernhard returned Soesterberg airport visit South Africa. greeted Queen Juliana. October 20, 1954. Soesterberg

Anefo photo collection. Meeting Roosevelt and General de Gaulle. 1945

Norsholm - Västervik - Hultsfreds Railways, NVHJ Personnel at Stationshus in Västervik. The staff is welcomed to the State Railways, SJ.

Air Vice Marshal S.J. Goble, Australian Liaison Officer in Canada, discussing the welfare with the Sister in Charge of an inmate of the hospital at No. 7 service plying training school, Macleod, Alberta, August, 1941. Incidentally, the patient was very reluctant to leave the hospital. August 1, 1941.

Anefo photo collection. Tour of Prince Bernhard by West Netherlands. The Prince in Delft, behind him the local commander of the domestic armed forces, when leaving the Grote Kerk in Delft where he put a wreath on the graftombe of Prince Willem de Zwijger .. June 29, 1945. Delft, South Holland

EDITORIAL ONLY Princess Elizabeth with her father George VI, seen here at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday, 1949. George VI, Albert Frederick Arthur George,1895 -1952. King of the United Kingdom an

Karl I. in Altbunzlau on the occasion of his visit to the Lothringer Dragoner, 26.3.1917.

Anefo photo collection. Queen gives a banner to the Air Force. 19 May 1965

Anefo photo collection. Launch "Royal arrow" NDSM. December 12, 1953. Amsterdam

Lord Colwyn Court-Martial Opens - Lady Colwyn, wife of the accused, who gave evidence as to Lord Colwyn's character, at the court-martial to-day (Thursday).The court-martial of Captain The Lord Colwyn, Gordon Highlanders, opened at the Duke of York's Barracks, Chelsea, this morning (Thursday). Lord Colwyn faces a charge under section 41 of the Army Act, which arises from an alleged incident during his service in Italy. Mr. Cyril Salmon, K.C., and Mr. Claud Duveen have been briefed for the defence. December 04, 1947.

W.V.S. to Become Fire Fighters. - A Warden adjusting gas masks at a demonstration to W.V.S. at Camberwell. Training in first aid, practical fire fighting, and A.R.P. work is to given to the million members of the W.V.S. under a new scheme of basic training. May 28, 1942. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Elsevier photo collection. Resistance knest B.J. Fick-Gemmeke receives miltair Williaset 4th class palace Dam Square. Princess Wilhelmina knight's battle. 28 February 1951. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Martial Law in Cairo.A picture just received from Cairo showing members of the militant organization "Daughters of the Nile" occupying the entrance to Barclay's Bank buildings in Cairo, thus holding up all business. They were eventually removed by the police.Barclay's Bank building is one of those reported to have been set on fire during Saturday's outbreaks.Many people were killed and injured while buildings were pillaged and set on fire during the outbreaks of mob violence, in Cairo. Nahas Pasha's Cabinet has been dismissed and Aly Maher Pasha requested by King Farouk to form a new Cabinet. Martial law has been proclaimed. January 28, 1952. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent Visits her Regiment - The Duchess of Kent inspecting the men of the Battalion today.H.R.H. the Duchess of Kent today paid a visit to Maidstone to inspect the Men of the 1st Battalion Royal West Kents, of which the Duchess is Colonel-in-Chief, after their return from duty on Malaya. After making a short speech the Duchess spoke to the families who have returned with the Battalion. April 02, 1954. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Castle Guard Gets "Eyes Right" From Princess Margaret -- Princess Margaret could not resist glancing sideways at the splendid uniform of a guard at Hillsborough Castle, when she arrived at Maze ***** Belfast this morning. October 13, 1947.

Members of the Council of State make a boat trip with the cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) (1953-1972) from Rotterdam, via Ijmuiden, to Den Helder. When boarding, the Minister of Defense, Mr. P.J.S. De Jong, the honors with 4 false guests.

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General Francisco Franco and his wife Carmen polo, during the Spanish Civil War

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration Battle of Arnhem at Airborne Cemetery, Oosterbeek; Beatrix and Charles walk along the veterans. September 23, 1984. Oosterbeek

Anefo photo collection. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina / Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Inauguration of the Queen Juliana. Romance members of the Corps Diplomatique at De Nieuwe Kerk, Entrance NZ Voorburgwal. Here the Papal Internuntius in The Hague, Mgr. Paolo Giobbe. September 6, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

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Queen Mother - General Scenes - 1939-1945. June 03, 1940. (Photo by World's News).

She Thought Gliding "Wizard" -- Lady Tedder, wearing the Air Force blue uniform of the ***** club sitting in the glider talking to Lord Tedder before taking off. Marshal of the R.A.f. Viacount Tedder and Lady Tedder made their first glider flights at ***** Aerodrome yesterday, where the national gliding contests are being held. On leading Lady Tedder. Said "It was perfectly wizard (RAF slang for wonderful"); no noise - just a slight whistle". June 8, 1947.

"Mercury"Commander Welcomed By Wife After Record-Breaking Atlantic Trip -- Captain D. C. T. Bennett, commander of the "Mercury", welcomed by this wife on arrival at Southampton.'The "Mercury" upper component of the Mayo composite aircraft, arrived at Southampton after her maiden flight across the Atlantic and back, during which she set up five records. The "Mercury" touched water at the Southampton base exactly a week and 12 minutes after being launched from the back of the parent flying-boat "Maia" at Foynes, West Ireland, having in that time flown more than 8,000 miles, spending only 48 hours in the air. July 28, 1938. (Photo by Kosmos Press Bureau (Aust.)).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Wilhelmina visiting Princess Irene Brigade military camp Wolverhampton Marinedetacht. 1942. Britain, Wolverhampton

An Ambulance-driver assisting Corporal H.C. Felton of London from the rain to the Ambulance. ***** Wounded in the Middle East have just arrived back in London. September 16, 1943.

President Kennedy greets RB-47 pilots at Andrews Air Force Base upon their release from Russia, 12:00PM. President John F. Kennedy meets with United States Air Force RB-47 pilots recently released from Soviet Union and their wives at the White House, Washington, D.C.(L-R) President Kennedy; Captain Freeman Bruce Olmstead; Gail Olmstead; Captain John McKone; Connie McKone.

United States: c. 1918 Actress and singer Lillian Russell is a Sargeant of the First Marine Corps Women's Reserve and is giving instructions to three new privates first class.

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Anefo photo collection. Order Elsevier (Portraits soldiers). 26 August 1966

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Anefo photo collection. Presentation of awards by Prince Bernhard (Kapt. J. Button) in Maastricht. December 9, 1947. Maastricht

Olympians' Gift Berets : In London last week Australian women Olympians discarded their white felt issue hats, bought white berets with sprigs of wattle on the side, and went to Buckingham palace to be presented to the Queen.But even their new berets didn't please former Victorian amateur boxing competitor Mr. J. Gordon Jones, now a manufacturer in Sydney, when he saw a picture of the berets in The Herald.He made up a set of tam berets and basque berets in special white merino wool and sent them to Helsinki. The girls will receive one of each type on Tuesday. July 22, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Brandmeester Nymeier leaves the service. December 20, 1949

Visit HM Queen Beatrix (with hat) at the school for NBCD (Nuclear, Bacteriological, Chemical, Damage Control) and Operating Safety in Den Helder in March 1989. Right behind vice-admiral J.D.W. Van Renesse (1934-), commander of the naval night in the Netherlands from 1987-1990 and the center of the school captain-lieutenant-to-sea B.J.H.h. Rous (1941-1999).

Man and woman holding shotgun, and examining the weapon ca. 1936.

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Dave Finds A New Guard -- Dave Sands, Australian triple champion at middle, cruiser and heavy weights, watches the guard change at Buckingham Palace before starting his daily training run in Green Park in Readiness for his April 4th fight at Harringay against the America, Tommy Yarosz. March 01, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Department)

Women Join The R.A.F. - The first parade of the members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, the formation of which was announced by the Air Minister yesterday. They are for duty with the R.A.F. in time of war, but will not pilot machines. The smart uniforms of Air Force blue were seen for the first time in the National Service Rally and Review in Hyde Park. July 2, 1939.

1940S Soldier Saying Goodbye To Woman At Train Station

Anefo photo collection. Den Helder Assaut Adelborsten. December 18, 1953. Den Helder

Maj. Gen. Barnett & wife

Miss Dorothy Thompson visited Czech troops. Accompanied by Mr. Jan Masaryk, Czechoslovak Foreign Minister, Miss Dorothy Thompson paid a visit to a Czechoslovak Brigade in Britain when she talked to the *****. November 13, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

A female officer distributes programs to guests arriving for the commissioning ceremony of the US Naval Space Command. Base: Dahlgren State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Proudest Mother of All Speakman Presented With V.C. At Palace -- A proud Bill Speakman of the Black Watch shows his mother the Victoria Cross presented to him when the Queen held her first Investiture at Buckingham Palace to-day. The 24-year-old solider of Altrincham, Cheshire, won the decoration in Korea. February 27, 1952.

The Queen Meets Her Children At Tobruk - The Queen inspecting guard of honour - and what a body of soldiers! - lined up outside King Idris's palace. In a fortnight the Queen will be back in her own Buckingham Palace. May 2, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Anefo photo collection. Lieutenant General A. Aler back from America (with daughter). February 6, 1951

Anefo photo collection. Nato Fly Party Soesterberg 40 years of military aviation. Nato Fly Party Soesterberg 40 years of military aviation. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard are greeted. July 18, 1953

Anefo photo collection. Roosendaal Bennet is getting green beret. December 23, 1952

Anefo photo collection. Decision female officers. March 4, 1954

Queen Mother Unveils Naval War Memorial -- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother laying a wreath at the foot of the naval War Memorial after she had unveiled the extension. H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother unveiled an extension to Portsmouth's Naval War Memorial, dedicated to the memory of officers and men of the Portsmouth Division who gave their lives in the last war and have no other grave but the sea. April 29, 1953. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited)

Col. Mesick at party , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military officers, Military parades & ceremonies, Receptions, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Farewell reception by Captain ter Zee (KTZ) B.G.A. Fanoy, ex-commander of the sub-sea service. KTZ B.G.A. Fanoy (center) has received a gift. Right, Captain-Lieutenant at sea Whet. Lansink.

Wrens in Training at HMS Unicorn Ii, the Royal Navy Reserves Training Ship, Dundee, 10 January 1942 A Wren Bosun piping all hands at HMS UNICORN II, Cresent House, Dundee, 10 January 1942.

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Miss Castle Wedding, 23 February 1944, New Zealand, by J.W. Chapman-Taylor.

Princess Beatrix brings an introductory visit to various parts of the Royal Navy. Visit to the mushroom, located near the ferry port, in which the Marine Museum is also located in addition to the Marine Examination (Marvo) department. On the right the commander of the naval night in the Netherlands (CZM) Vice-Admiraal (VADM) mr. A.N. Baron De Vos Van Steenwijk.

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Pow return home. June 2, 1945. (Photo by C. Mail).

Anefo photo collection. H. M. receives Lord Ismay at Raaphorst in Wassenaar. October 25, 1952. Wassenaar, South Holland

Girl Sergeant Faints At The Feet Of The Princess - With Guard-like discipline, these members of the Women's Royal Army Corps stand rigidly to attention ***** Sergeant Jean Bayliss faints - and Princess Elizabeth looks on sympathetically, and continues her inspection of the Guard of Honour at Shrewsbury Castle here, before going on to the Royal Agricultural Show. After the parade, the Sergeant was carried off. July 7, 1949.

Anefo photo collection. Domestic armed forces wave in Den Bosch. Soldiers in wheelchairs. 1945. Den Bosch

White House Staff: Military Aide to the President Gen. Chester V. Clifton, National Security Advisor McGeorge Bundy, Presidential Secretary Evelyn Lincoln. Personal Secretary to President John F. Kennedy Evelyn Lincoln (left) places file folders into President Kennedys black alligator briefcase; Military Aide to the President General Chester V. Clifton, holding documents, looks on from right. President's Secretary's Office, White House, Washington, D.C.

C.ö.v.k's service room courtesy.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

***** Police Women watch American crime film The Miami Story, at the Capital Theatre yesterday. The film shows modern methods used to round up a recent crime ring in Florida, US. October 20, 1954.

Princess Beatrix brings an introductory visit to various parts of the Royal Navy. Arrival at the Mining Service (MD) and greeting by the Commander of the Mining Service Captain-Ter Sea (KTZ) T. Jellema.

Anefo photo collection. HM Juliana presents new standard from the Heropgerich Regiment Hussars Prince of Orange (in t hard). April 2, 1980

Anefo photo collection. 9th lustrum padavinders. Path finders offer box to Mrs. E. de Haan. May 23, 1961

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