Royal Gala Events

Historical black and white images capturing elegant social gatherings with attendees dressed in formal attire, set against classic venue backdrops.

Anefo photo collection. The Albert Schweitzer Prize awarded to Mrs. G. Kurtz in Concertgebouw V.L.n.R. Queen Juliana. January 23, 1965

"Monty" Meets An Old Friend - Field Marshal Lord Montgomery taking a day off from his military duties - meets an old friend in Coco, the famous clown when he visited the ever popular mills circus at Olympia, London. December 20, 1954. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana lives in Leiden the memorial session of the two hundred anniversary of society of Dutch literature. Queen Juliana is handed over the anniversary book. May 20, 1966. Leiden, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene and Prince Carlos Hugo depart from Schiphol to Munich. Depart, Princes, Princesses, Irene, Princess, Carlos Hugo, Prince. July 5, 1969. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Astronaut John Glenn and wife Anna Margaret Castor received by Mayor Thomassen at the town hall in Rotterdam. John Glenn (left) and wife while they view an image with Mayor Thomassen. 11 October 1965. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Reception t.g.v. 65th anniversary of J. den Uyl (opposition leader) in Ridderzaal The Hague; Ed Nijpels with the Uyl and woman. August 28, 1984. The Hague, South Holland

Elsevier photo collection. national commemorative 1813-1963 closed Rhinehotel Rotterdam. Princess Beatrix, chairman Committee Prime Minister, Mr. V.G.M. Marijnen. March 31, 1964. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. State visit to Indonesia from Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard, royal couple during farewell word on last day of the visit in Djakarta /. September 9, 1971. Indonesia, Indonesia, Jakarta

Elsevier photo collection. Gala evening 30th Book Week Books Ball. Queen Juliana conversation Mette Koornstra (decorator). 3, 1965. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Seville, 12/14/1991. The Duchess of Alba Cayetana Fitz James Stuart, received a tribute from ABC during a dinner held at the Alfonso XIII hotel in Seville, for having been designated "Andalusian of the year". Together with the Duchess of Alba, the president of the Junta de Andalucía and Mrs. de Chaves and the president-editor of Spanish Press, Guillermo Luca de Tena, occupied the presidency.

Field Marshal Montgomery At the Circus - Field Marshal Lord Montgomery "off duty" and evidently enjoying his visit to the opening performance of the famous Bertram Mills circus at Olympia, London. With him is Miss Constance Moore, the American actress. The field Marshal met Miss Moore while returning to Britain aboard the "Queen Mary" and promised to take her to the circus after her arrival in London. December 21, 1955. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Juliana at the festive commemoration of the first meeting of the Assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community, 30 years ago. Princess Juliana and the President of the European Parliament Piet Dankert (PvdA). September 10, 1982

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard receives a check from Dr. Werner (Banque de Paris) in the Stadsschouwburg. Queen Juliaan is greeted on arrival by Mayor Ivo Samkalden. October 5, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of the ANWB prize 1967 in The Hague. V.l.n.r.: Mr. P. de Nuyl, MW. Elias, mr. Willem Enzzinck, MW. Inez van Dullemen. June 9, 1967. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix at the Old Hague City Hall Meeting attended to memory of Gijsbert Karel van Hogendorp. November 21, 1963

03/17/1978. Royal Palace: dinner in honor of the Governor General of Canada. Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo, Monsignor Tarancón, Monsignor Luigi Dadaglio. In the background, from the back, Mrs. Carrillo.

Elsevier photo collection. Departure Princess Beatrix Prince Claus Copenhagen. attend marriage Princess Benedikt van Denmark. February 1, 1968. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix at the ninth anniversary of the Christian Young Women's Federation in Utrecht. Mrs. C. van Schilfgaarde-Grant (right) while she shakes the princess. November 9, 1965. Utrecht, Utrecht

Brisbane's Lord Mayor, Ald. Frank Roberts, with Mrs. Roberts who wears matching flowers on pink and silver evening own. April 02, 1953. (Photo by David R. Jones).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus present at opening exhibition "Mari Andriessen 80", v.L.n.R. Beatrix, Claus and Mari Andriessen. November 9, 1977

Hard to tell who was charming who Tommy Trinder was just agreeing to say a few words for hostess Lady Brookes. Listening is English visitor Miss Gwyn Lancelyn-Greene. July 18, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits psychiatric clinic Vogelenzang in Bennebroek; She receives a doll. September 13, 1978. Bennebroek

Eleanor Roosevelt chats with Columbia University President, Dwight D. Eisenhower. She was there to deliver a lecture, 'Human Rights. A World View.' July 9, 1948.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard receive series of coins from WWF from Indonesian ambassador Sutopo Yuwono Projohandoko at Soestdijk Palace. September 25, 1974

Monty Keeps A Promise -- Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery and Constance Moore enjoying the circus at Olympia today.Field Marshal viscount Montgomery kept a promise today when he Escorted American Cabaret singer Constance Moore to the opening of the Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia.The promise was made in the liner Queen Mary on the way to Britain when Monty said he would break the rule of a lifetime and visit a nightclub to hear her sing and later take her to a circus. December 20, 1955. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Photo).

Anefo photo collection. In the singer museum, Princess Juliana extends the cutting price to sculptor Charlotte Baronesse van Pallandt. October 30, 1980. Laren (Noord-Holland)

Anefo photo collection. Film producer Joe Levine and widow Ryan at Schiphol; Arrival Mrs. Ryan (L) and Joe Levine (center). March 22, 1975

During her visit to Britain, Judy Gainford ("Miss Australia"") was a guest at the press reception at Claridge's Hotel to mark the arrival in London of Frederick Brisson, executive producer of independent Artists, Inc. She is seen here with Mr. Brisson (left) and Bob Wolff, U.K. Chairman and Managing Director of RKO radio. June 01, 1948. (Photo by New York Times).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus receive the 1st copy of part 1 of the renewed large Winkler Prince Encyclopedia from Mr Schouten. Encyclopedias, Princes, Princesses, Publishers, Beatrix, Princess, Claus, Prince. March 28, 1979

Marine biologist Dixy Lee Ray and chemist Glenn Seaborg in Seattle in 1968. Ray was director of the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. She was chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission from 1973-75, and governor of Washington State from 1977-81. - (BSLOC_2015_1_90)

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Maurice Chevalier in The Hague. July 31, 1952

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Irene arrived holiday residence Royal Family, Villa Elefante Felice Porto Ercole. Prince Hugo Carlos come. Queen Juliana princess arrival. July 30, 1965. Italy

Anefo photo collection. Golden harp awarded in Carltonhotel. Leen Jongewaard had a lot of interest in Award Annie M. G. Schmidt. October 16, 1967

***** Honored At Hollywood Preview(L to R) producer Samuel Goldwyn, Mrs. Roosevelt, actress Merle Oberon and Jimmy Roosevelt stood the receiving line at the theater to greet One of the largest Hollywood film ***** in recent months turned out last night to attend ***** of the Samuel Goldwyn picture of "Wuthering.At the Warner brothers Hollywood theater at which ***** Roosevelt was the honored guest of the evening. March 25, 1939. (Photo by ACME).

Elsevier photo collection. honorary membership Royal Institute Engineers offered Princess Beatrix. President Institute, Ir. A.G. Maris offers princess charter. September 8, 1966

Anefo photo collection. Princess Juliana at the meeting of the Association of Liberal-Religious Jews in the Netherlands, in the synagogue in Amsterdam on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the covenant. Princess Juliana and Rabbi Abraham Soetendorp. November 3, 1981. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Zilveren Jubilee Congress European Movement Netherlands in the Jaarbeurscongresgebouw in Utrecht. Queen Juliana and Prince Claus congratulate Sicco Mansholt with title European of .... September 30, 1972. Utrecht, Utrecht

03/17/1978. Royal Palace: dinner in honor of the Governor General of Canada. The vice president for Defense Affairs, Lieutenant General Gutiérrez Mellado, talks with the general secretary of the PC, Santiago Carrillo and his wife.

Anefo photo collection. Minister Beyen receives a foreign press association. November 30, 1955

Anefo photo collection. Television prize from Prince Bernhard Fund for Annie M.G. Schmidt. Award ceremony in Burgerzaal van Huis Hilversum Hilversum de Burgerzaal of Hilversum Raadhuis. Annie M.G. Schmidt surrounded by Kees Brusse, Mieke Verstraete, Donald Jones, Wim Ibo and Cor Lemaire. October 8, 1959. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Public meeting "Brandt Commission"; v.l.n.r. Minister De Koning, Queen Beatrix and Willy Brandt. 17 May 1980

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. Judy La March, Minister of Social Affairs of Canada brings a working visit to the Netherlands. On the left the Candade Ambassador H. E. WN. Frederik Bull, right. August 20, 1963

Anefo photo collection. House conferencing of the Tuschinski group Alex de Haas in the Tuschinski Theater honored in Amsterdam. November 5, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard lived Nieuwe de la Mar Theater Amsterdam Dutch Premiere "The diary Anne Frank" Toneelgroep Theater Arnhem, Queen Prince, followed performance leader Toneelgroep Rob de Vries, played role father. November 27, 1956. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

On May 22, 1953 Eleanor Roosevelt met African American opera star Marian Anderson in Japan.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana at 75th anniversary Sociale Verzekeringsbank in Amsterdam, Queen Juliana K..J. Wierink (Pres. Dir Sociale Verzekeringsbank). 1 June 1976. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. State visit of Austrian Bond President Dr. A. Scharf The Hague. May 16, 1961. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Film actor Ernest Borgin and wife at Schiphol. January 26, 1973

Anefo photo collection. Bouwmeester prize 1964 in Sittard awarded to theater players, mayor badgers from Sittard releases the golden tokens to Ank van der Moer. 2 June 1964. Limburg, Sittard

Anefo photo collection. Award ceremony of the 3rd national violin competition by mayor. Mayor Samkalden (L) hands Els Krieg the first prize. March 6, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana in the 25th anniversary of the Dutch Organization for Pure Scientific Research (Zwok) in The Hague. Queen Juliana, to the right of Unnik, President Zwok. May 31, 1975. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. New Red Cross hospital in Beverwijk opened by Princess Margriet; Princess Margriet is presented to staff. September 24, 1974. Beverwijk

Anefo photo collection. The first ambassador of Chinese People's Republic in the Netherlands arrives at Schiphol. November 2, 1972. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Sir Martin Ryle (1918 - 1984) English radio astronomer who developed revolutionary radio telescope systems. He was Astronomer Royal from 1972 to 1982.

Elsevier photo collection. Koningin Juliana German Chancellor Prof. Ludwig Erhard Minister Foreign Affairs Paleis Prof. Het Paleis. accompanied German ambassador Dr. H. Berger. Queen Juliana conversation Chancellor Erhard. 3, 1964. Soestdijk

Anefo photo collection. Book ball in Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam, No. 6 A. Kloos and wife, no. 7, 8 alderman Polak (right) in Zaal. February 23, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus attend the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the European Communities. March 26, 1982. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Beatrix received (compter) stamps with depicting on Palace Lange Voorhout of State Securities. Van Der Def. Designer crosses, Beatrix and Van der Duef /. December 14, 1981

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix at the opening of the exhibition "The child of the account" in Madurodam. Princess Beatrix is welcomed. September 7, 1979. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Commemoration 25th anniversary Princess Beatrix Fund De Ridderzaal Hague, attended Beatrix. Queen Beatrix receives print. September 22, 1981. Hague, South Holland

Happy picture taken at the Town hall last night after Walter Gieseking's memorable performance with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra of the Beethoven 5th Concerto. From left: Mr. Walter Gieseking; Mrs. Eugene Goossens, 20-year-old Freya Gieseking (who arrived by air yesterday) and Mr. Goossens who conducted the orchestra. October 26, 1955. (Photo by Norman L.Danvers).

Anefo photo collection. VVD main board together in Breda to choose leader Legel and Mrs. Van Someren Downer. September 23, 1972. Breda

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix opens antique fair in Delft. Princess Beatrix and Mr. J. Schulman. 19 June 1963. Delft, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. "Together from" New Snip and Snap Revue, René Schleswig, Choreographer George Carden and Mieke Telkamp. June 15, 1964

First Night of "Gatherine The Great" film at The Leicester Square Theatre.The Belgian Ambassador, Baron de Carter Marchiennes and Miss Paravigini. February 10, 1934. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard attended fourth freedom freedom Congress Dutch Association Ex-political prisoners Hague. queen parchment book "I don't take" offered. Prince Bernhard special medal. June 23, 1965. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana at Opening "First Int. Congress on Patient Counseling" in RAI congress center; HM with child psychologist Dr. B. Spock. April 21, 1976

Anefo photo collection. Celebration 40 anniversary PvdA Hague. Liesbeth Joop Den Uyl. February 8, 1986. Hague, South Holland

Australian celebrities entertained in London.Photo Shows: Miss Joy Nichols, the popular radio and television star, Col. James Carreras "Chief Barker" of the Variety Club, and sir Thomas White, the Australian High commissioner, at the Luncheon.Australian Celebrities Entertained in London.Australian Celebrities in London were the guests of the Variety club of Gt. Britain at the luncheon held at the Savoy hotel. September 10, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency. Limited)

Anefo photo collection. H. K. H. Princess Margriet and Mr. Van Vollenhoven arrives at Schiphol after the purchase of the Int. Congress of the Red Cross in Istanbul: heads. September 10, 1969

Madrid, 03/28/1962. María Jesús Manuela Ayuso de Arranz, whose son Manuel was murdered by the Marxists in 1936, receiving the Medal of Honor and Merit from the National Delegation of Former Captives.

Anefo photo collection. H. K. H. Princess Margriet and Mr. Van Vollenhoven depart to the Congress of the Int. Red Cross in Istanbul, from Schiphol. August 31, 1969

Anefo photo collection. Amsterdam. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel Golda Meir receive on it at the town hall. Mayor of Hall with her in conversation. 27 February 1964. Amsterdam, Israel

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard at Symposium "Aviation and the Netherlands" in Technical Hogeschool in Delft. September 18, 1975. Delft, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives the Dutch football team at Soestdijk Palace. Johan Neeskens talks to Queen Juliana, in the middle Jacques high home. June 27, 1978. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Elsevier photo collection. headquarters Nedlloyd Nachtwachtlaan Amsterdam. Mayor G. van Hall wife. 8, 1967. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Elsevier photo collection. Circustheater Scheveningen, Koningin Juliana attended anniversary congress 50-year-old council social welfare. word, chairman, DS. F.H. Landman Queen Minister Ms. dr. m.a.m. Klompé van CRM anniversary book "View tomorrow". October 3, 1968. Scheveningen, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Heart patient congress in the RAI in Amsterdam. Mr. Pluygers (Chairman of the Dutch Heart Foundation) with Minister Gardeniers-Berendsen (CRM, CDA), which performed the opening. November 21, 1981. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

U.S. President Richard Nixon with former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower during Eisenhower Dollar Presentation, White House, Washington, D.C., USA, Marion S. Trikosko, July 27, 1971

Royal Variety Show -- Rehearsal ***** Palladium for Tomorrow's Royal Variety ShowFamous Italian tenor Gigli is over-come by the warmth of the greeting from Gracie Fields and Maurice Chevalier. The famous actor, Chevalier, was brought into the royal programme just a moment before this picture was taken. November 2, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

New Italian President Congratulated -- Luigi Einaudi, President of he New Italian Republic (left) receives the congratulations of Ivano Bonomi, had conveyed the News to him that he had been elected President after three inconclusive Ballots by the combined houses of parliament. President Einaudi is 74 and a member of he liberal Party. He is well known as a banker and Economist. Picture taken at the Einaudi Residence in Rome May 11. May 31, 1948. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Arrival of actors Charlie Chaplin and Peter Ustinov and their wives at Schiphol. Chaplin (left) and Ustinov during press conference. June 23, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Symposium in Palace on Dam Square "at De Beesten Af", v.L.n.R. Mayor Samkalden, Prince Claus, Princess Beatrix and Bert Haanstra. February 23, 1973. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Muhammad Ali Jinnah (centre), meets the British Viceroy Lord Mountbatten and Lady Mountbatten in Delhi, India April 1947

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard recovered Schiphol visit West. queen greeted Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven. October 16, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix opens tent. Sculptures Prof. J. Bronner T.G.V. 90th birthday, Haarlem, Prof. Source and Princess Beatrix. December 24, 1971. Haarlem

Anefo photo collection. First communist mayor in the Netherlands. Mrs. H. Jagersma is the first communist mayor in the Netherlands installed in Beerta. April 1, 1982. Beerta, Groningen

Anefo photo collection. Katharine Graham 1917-2001, perviser of The Washington Post, a guest at a meeting of the Dutch Dagblad Pers (NDP). Graham (right) and .... May 22, 1975

Elsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana received Turkish minister Foreign Affairs Paleis Soestdijk, Hsan Sabri ça Layangil. ambassador Turkise, Vahit Melih Halefo Lu, maintenance. left Zehra Berekket wife ambassador ,, Ambassador Halefloglu, Mrs. Firuating ça Layangil, Queen Juliana minister. 17 June 1968. Soestdijk

Queen Mary Attends Spring Session Of Church Assembly, Westminster -- H.M. Queen Mary is welcomed by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Church House, today (Monday). The Assembly Wall of Church House, Westminster was formally opened by Queen Mary today (Monday) for the start of the Spring Session. January 29, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana opens new building. Higher shipping school in Amsterdam; tour. April 6, 1978. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Albert Schweitzer Prize ceremony in Concertgebouw, the prize winners, v.l.n.r. Dr. H.K.E. Gruber, Miss A.B. Krorndorfer and B.J. Ben Assa. January 15, 1967

March 17, 1972. Josefina Manresa, widow of Miguel Hernández, Interviewed by Tico Medina for Abc on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Poet's death.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus present at opening exhibition "Mari Andriessen 80", v.L.n.R. Beatrix, Claus and Mari Andriessen. November 9, 1977

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix attended International Student Congress Ridderzaal Hague. entrance princess offered flowers Mercedes Montez Chile. Minister Luns. January 7, 1964. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prime Minister Den Uyl during press conference at Schiphol after travel to Netherlands Antilles, Den Uyl with wife. August 23, 1974. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Visit Chancellor Helmut Kohl; Helmut Kohl Queen Beatrix Palace House ten Bosch. November 30, 1987

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix visits Almere associated with the 5th anniversary. Queen Beatrix in the council chamber; Left Han Lammers. November 27, 1981. Almere, Flevoland

Anefo photo collection. First communist mayor in the Netherlands. Mrs. H. Jagersma is the first communist mayor in the Netherlands in Beerta (Groningen) installed. Mrs. Jagersma is congratulated by Marcus Bakker. April 1, 1982. Beerta, Groningen

The Italian writer Alberto Moravia photographed with a woman at the Einaudi bookstore on Via Vittorio Veneto in Rome.

Anefo photo collection. Golden harp awarded in Carlton Hotel; Harry Bannink, Annie M.G. Schmidt and Joop De Leur. October 16, 1967

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