Royal Inspections and Ceremonies

Photos capturing royal figures inspecting military units, especially women in service, highlighting historical military traditions and ceremonies.

Lady Gowrie chats with Marton E. Kearey, Principal Marton for the New South Wales, when she visited a transport during the Debarkation. January 26, 1941.

Queen Inspects Women Fire Fighters In LondonQueen Elizabeth (Left) reviews the women of the National Fire Service during an inspection tour of the N.F.S. Headquarters in London. The Queen is accompanied by Princess Elizabeth (second from left) and Herbert Morrison, Minister of Home Security (Right). December 11, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Womens' Auxiliary Air Force, 1939-1945. Queen Elizabeth chatting with a WAAF sergeant during a visit to an early training establishment at Innsworth, Gloucester. The WAAFs, with the exception of Assistant Section Officer G H Caffin standing behind the Queen, are wearing 'emergency' uniforms consisting of overalls and berets, which were issued pending the arrival of the WAAF service dress.

Queen Inspects Women Drivers - The Queen as she inspected the women ambulance drivers.Queen Elizabeth inspected a contingent of women members of the Mechanical Transport Corps in the gardens of Buckingham Palace, London. Three ambulances - presented by Hollywood film players were at the inspection. The Corps will take the ambulances overseas. May 21, 1940.

Anefo photo collection. American distinction Silver Star for Sergeant Major of Balkan (Poshuum). January 25, 1952

Alexandra Rose Day -- Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent visits the flag depot at Australia House, Strand.Duchess of Kent with Mrs. Bruce, wife of the Australian Commissioner, chatting to men of the R.A.A.F. who formed the Guard of Honour. They are Left to right:- P/O. Frank McLoughlin (Abbotsford, N.S.W.), F/O Ron Bint (Perth, W.A.), and F/O. C.K. Smith (Petsworth, Queensland). August 30, 1943. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Anefo photo collection. USA Admiral McCormick Arrival Schiphol. March 9, 1952

Queen Elizabeth -- The King and Queen lived in London throughout the war, often visiting bomb damaged areas inspecting the destruction and sympathising with those who had lost relatives, friends and homes. Our picture shows the King and Queen in Plymouth, where they toured the dockyard and surrounding areas. They are chatting to Warden T. Andrew and his wife and baby outside the ruins of their bombed house. July 09, 1951.

Lady Gowrie chats with Marton E. Kearey, Principal Marton for the New South Wales, when she visited a transport during the Debarkation. January 26, 1941.

H.M. The Queen visits the King George and Queen Elizabeth Victoria League Club, for service men from overseas.The Queen chatting to the Guard of Honour which included all the Colonial Services. June 27, 1940. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).

Darlan's Funeral -- French soldiers marching past Darlan's coffin during the funeral ceremony. Darlan was given a magnificent funeral in Algiers Cathedral. British and American troops were marched past the coffin. The ceremony was attended by Gen. Eisenhower, American C.-In-C., Maj. Gen Clark, his Deputy, Adm. Cunningham, Mr. Murphy, Pres. Roosevelt personal envoy and Gen. Giraud. January 1, 1943.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Opening Ereveld Pandoe. Bandoeng. On March 7, 1948, the official opening of the Ereveld Pandoe took place in the presence of the army commander and his wife and various other authorities. Arrival of General Track in the company of his wife and General Major de Quant. March 7, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

On September 19, the Marijnen cabinet (1963-1965) will sail with the aircraft camp hr.ms. Karel Doorman (R 81) Van Den Helder to Rotterdam. Transport to the Doorman goes per transport / investigation and rescue helicopter of the Agusta Bell UH-1 type with, among others, Mr A. van Es and Mrs. J.F. Schouwenaar-Franssen.

Lt.-Gen. Gordon Bennett & wife. May 3, 1944.

***** CG of the 1st Cavalry Div., Col. Westry Battle ***** Mera Galloway, Major Francis ***** Griffith and Dr. Marion E. Kenworthy leaving the ***** Theater after listernin to a concert by the Nippon ***** Theater after listernin to a concert by the Nippon *****. October 14, 1945. (Photo by US Army Signal Corps Photo)

At A.T.S. Cadets Passing Out ParadeAmong the service girls who were present when Princess Elizabeth took the salute at the passing out parade of A.T.S. cadets at the Imperial Service College, Windsor, were these visitors from overseas. Indian members of the Wrens wore flowing silk skirts with their navyblue uniform. June 25, 1946. (Photo by Mirror Features).

Anefo photo collection. American distinction Silver Star for Sergeant Major of Balkan (Posthum) with Libiel Betili. January 25, 1952

Arrival of members of the women's auxiliary corps in Amsterdam with the M.S "Johan van Oldenbarnevelt" from the Dutch East Indies.

Brooklyn Boy Meets English Girl -- And It's an "Anglo-American Union" (No. 2 in series of 8). Between lines of uniforms--Friends in the U.S. Coast Guard and the British Women's Royal Naval Service attend the ceremony that made petite Josephine Mary Kennelly the wife of Coast Guardsman Dominick Andreacci. As the happy couple emerges from Liverpool's All Saints Anfeld Catholic Church, their uniformed friends welcome them with gay smiles and no rice. The Andreaccis had met and strolled off to a dance. That's how it started--just like thousands of wartime marriages link allied nations.

General Bennett is welcomed by his wife and daughter (left) on his return to Australia after escaping from Singapore.On March 2, 1942, Major General H. Gordon Bennett, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., V.D., late General Officer Commanding 8 Aust Division and AIF Malaya, recently escaped from Singapore, flew from ***** to Melbourne to return to War Cabinet.In Australia, after his escape, he was welcomed by wife and daughter. Later, the controversial storm broke, still presists. March 2, 1942.

Poll photo collection. Middle East 1950-1955: Jerusalem. Easter celebration. Police cordon upon access from the Holy Grave Church. 1950. Israel, Jerusalem, Jordan

Queen Visits Service Women's Club - The Queen chatting to Canadian nursing sisters during her visit to the Club.The Queen visited the King George and Queen Elizabeth Club fore Service Women in London, inspected the road and chatted with the service women staying there. May 07, 1941. (Photo by Topical Press).

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The crew of HMSM UMBRA greeting their new neighbours on a destroyer at Devonport, on returning home after more than 12 months in service in Mediterranean waters.

Photo Shows: Chief Wireless Operator William (Bill) Roberts, who has been 37 years at sea and has been on Four Royal Tours.Shown with him are three W.R.N.S. who will work in the cipher room During the tour. Left to Right: Joan Bevan, 2nd officer, Dinina Wilson, 3rd Officer, And Susan Rigby, 3rd officer. November 05, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

SHAPE and General Eisenhower. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Farewell dinner for Lieutenant General Simonds of the 2nd Canadian army corps. Prince Bernhard and Princess Juliana. Links General Simonds. December 28, 1945. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

The Queen in conversation with repatriated Prisoners of War captured at press. They come from Cyprus.H.M. The Queen this morning visited a department of the Victoria League colonial wart services committee where she talked to members from the colonies. November 23, 1943.

Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (1901 - 2004) inspecting a mobile canteen presented to the British Red Cross and Order of St. John County Committee of Gloucestershire by the Benedict Bureau Unit through the British War Relief Society of America at Cirencester. Date: c. 1940

Buckingham Palace Garden Party for Repatriated Pows - The Queen, with Princess Margaret Rose following, stops to chat to Private Umar Hayat of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps.To-day in ideal summer weather, repatriated Prisoners of War from Gt. Britain and the Dominions attended a Garden Party held at Buckingham Palace by the King and Queen, who were present and met many of the guests. June 19, 1945.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection requirement General P.L.G. Doorman 2e part Grote Oost (October 1946). Mrs. Spoor (in the Uniform of a Lieutenant of the Women's Corps KliL) speaks with residents of a tent camp. October 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

286-MP-FRA-6269_6276. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Poll photo collection. Prince Bernhard extends awards to soldiers at Soestdijk Palace. Princess Juliana talked to the Canadian General Simonds. 1945. Baarn, Utrecht (province)

Queen Wilhelmina with the commander of Ypenburg airport and the honorary guard at her visit on September 15, 1945.

Gen. MacArthur , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military officers, Rites & ceremonies, MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

AMS-148 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Princess Royal And Husband At York Minster -- The Princess Royal inspecting the guard of honour of the First-Aid Nursing Yeomanry at York Minster yesterday. For the first time for over 50 years Royalty attended the annual York Military Sunday service at York Minster, yesterday, when the Princess Royal, Lord Harewood and their two sons, Viscount Lascelles and the Hon. Gerald Lascelles, were present. April 12, 1937. (Photo by Topical Press).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix receives the grand cross with ribbon in the Order of Malta, from left to right. Van Wezeveld and Westerflier, Mr. E. L. M. H. Baron Speyart van Woerden, Princess Beatrix text broken off. November 4, 1960

Anefo photo collection. Sjah van Persia wife and princess Beatrix honorary guard. May 1, 1962

The Queen Arrives Home - The Queen and Prince Philip standing by their car before leaving for Clarence House. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Arrived at London Airport this afternoon completing a 4217 mile flight from Nairobi, Kenya. Her Aircraft the "Atalanta" Had Made one stop for Refueling at the R.A.F. Airfield of El Adem in the Lybian Desert. The Royal Plane Arrived at EL Adem at 6.2 A.M. This morning but only stopped for 58 Minutes. The Queen Drove straight to Clarence house from the airfield over which building the Royal standard was Hoisted for the first Time. Letter Telegrams and messages of condolence continue to pour into Buckingham palace from all over the world. This evening at 9-P.M. The Prime Minister will Broadcast to the Nation. February 7, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Anefo photo collection. BB ers stay as exercise 7 days in a bunker underground to mountain and valley. October 24, 1960. Berg en Dal

Queen Elizabeth Visits Queen Bays Regiment At Chester -- Queen admires the fine ceremonial uniform worn by the Sergeant of the Guard - Sergeant Geoffrey Shrimpton of Chesterfield, during her inspection as Colonel in Chief of the Queen's Bays.Her Majesty the Queen, as Colonel in Chief of the Queen's Bay visited the Regmentat Chester yesterday, where she dedicated a new War Memorial and met some of the families of the soldiers stationed there. October 20, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

Anefo photo collection. Last day visit Luxembourg's Great Distible Couple. Departure Soesterberg. June 8, 1956. Soesterberg

Anefo photo collection. Visit royal couple to Luxembourg arrival. June 26, 1951. Luxembourg

King helps Queen alight from ***** car. August 31, 1941. (Photo by Keystone Press Agency Ltd.).

An Officer Receives His Medal -- The Queen with Prince Philip took the salute at a march post of 2,600 empire service men and women who were in the coronation parade. The Queen presented medals to them. She is seen here pinning on a medal for a New Zealand officer. The ceremony took place on the lawns at Buckingham Palace. June 03, 1953. (Photo by London Express News And Feature Service).

A.T.S. Military Police - This smart line of A.T.S. girls are Military Police of the service. They are trained to be ***** and friend to women members of the forces, as well as keep an eye on dress and discipline. December 18, 1941. (Photo by Keystone).

The Queen and her Scouts -- The Queen, Accompanied by the chief Scout, Lord Rowallan, reviews international scouts during today's ceremony.Her majesty the Queen today took the salute at a March past of Queen's scouts and hold ERS of scouts Gallantry awards. Yesterday, the first Queen's scouts 400 of them received their Royal certificates from the chief scout, Lord Rowallan. Today they took part in the March past. April 27, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper Photo, Paul Popper Ltd.).

King Inspects New Zealand Troops visit to Camp in Southern England - H.M. The King meets Major General Freyberg, V.C. Comm-In-Chief of the New Zealand Forces. Major General D.G. Johnson, V.G. is seen in centre.H.M. The king paid a visit to a camp in Southern England, where he inspected members of The New Zealand forces. July 06, 1940. (Photo by Keystone Press Agency Ltd.).

Officers of the women auxiliary corps have been acted at the celebration of the five-year existence of this corps.

Brig Derek Schreiber - Viscountess Clive. May 6, 1948.

Air Ministry Second World War Official Collection

Princess Elizabeth Appointed Junior Commander In The Auxiliary Territorial Service -- The Princess with a clock presented to her by her old associates. It was made in the workshops of the Mechanical Transport Training Centre at Camberley. Princess Elizabeth Appointed Junior Commander in the Auxiliary Territorial Service -- Princess Elizabeth has been appointed Honorary Junior Commander in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. Following her appointment Her Royal Highness took the salute at a march-past at the training centre in Camberley, Surrey, where she received her training as a Subaltern. August 04, 1954.

The Queen Meets South African Sailors - Her Majesty talking to leading Seaman Allen Powell, from Port Elizabeth, Midshipman, Edward Jupp, R.N.R. from Cape Town, and Midshipman Bryan Powell. RN.R. from Cape Town, who attended the depot for kit replacement. The Powells are not related.H.M. The Queen visited the Officers kit Replacement Organisation in South Audley Street (London). February 10, 1943. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Guiana Brides Arrive - Men of the Argyll and Sutherland highlanders arrived at Southampton to-day in the troopship Dilwara. Many of them were accompanied by Guiana girls they married while stationed in that country. OI.P S L Cpl Hamilton of Edinburgh with his Margot 18 and L/Cpl James Hill of Edinburgh with his wife Jean. November 02, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Lieutenant Commander Chester L. Hults, U.S. Navy Reserves Chaplain, Offering up Prayers for the USS Toro (SS 422) Launching at the Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection Photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-0294. 1956

Two luvas and a Milva (in the middle) in uniform on a bridge.

Hrh the Duchess of Kent, President of Wrns Visits Naval Establishments. 1940. HRH The Duchess of Kent inspecting Wrens at the Fleet Air Arm Station, Donibristle.

Lt. Cole Cullen D.S.O./ Commands stair of the Sr George ***** with Pty ***** Mrs Cameron Pte showman and Joan Shah as the parents & Friends social held by the Unit as a***** laughter. November 8, 1948.

New Hampshire, 1956 , Civil defense, Fuller, Jean Wood, 1912-. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix visits the NATO headquarters of the central European armed forces, AFCENT (Allied Forces Central Europe) in Brunssum. Queen Beatrix inspects the honorary guard. March 15, 1983. Brunssum, Limburg

Anefo photo collection. Children's broadcast to England. Girl steps in plane surrounded by soldiers and sailors. 1945

Duchess Of Gloucester Visits W.A.A.F. -- The Duchess of Gloucester talking with a member of the W.A.A.F. during her inspection.H.R.H. The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Women's Auxiliary Air Force Training Depot at Hawkinge, Kent. May 27, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited.)

New Director For Navy Girls "Down Under" -- The new Director of the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, attractive, First Officer Blair Thisbe Bowden, seen at the office of the Director of the British Women's Royal Naval Service. First Officer Bowden, she is 32, left the W.R.A.N.S. at the end of the war, and has been in England for four years. She learned of her appointment a few weeks ago, when she was working in an antique shop in Bloomsbury, London. She was on the Reserve in the W.R.A.N.S.. Her rank is the equivalent to that of Lieutenant-Commander. During the next few weeks she will visit W.R.N. S. establishments . She returns to Australia in February to supervise the reorganisation of the Australian Service. January 5, 1951. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

Arrival ceremonies for the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, 12:00PM. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shahanshah of Iran (at microphones), issues a response to President John F. Kennedy's welcoming remarks during arrival ceremonies inside Hangar 11 at Military Air Transport Service (MATS) Terminal, Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C. Looking on from the Reviewing Platform (L-R): the Empress of Iran, Farah Pahlavi (holding bouquet of roses); Secretary of State Dean Rusk; First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy; Ambassador of Iran Hossein Ghods-Nakhai (Qods-Nakhai); President Kennedy; Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Aram (hidden behind the President); Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Lyman L. Lemnitzer; unidentified man; and Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke. Air Force Aide to the President Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh stands left of the platform; Military Aide to the President General Chester V. Clifton stands at far right. Standing in line behind Secretary Rusk

Anefo photo collection. Preparation of independence in Suriname; arrival Beatrix and Claus in Suriname; Inspection honorary guard and governor Ferrier. November 24, 1975. Suriname

Princess Irene and Prince Carel Hugo visit 13 armored infantry Battaljon, Westenbergkazerne, Schalkhaar.

Anefo photo collection. The Surinamese and Antillean delegation to the West Indies round table conference. Reception Municipal administration The Hague. Lieutenant Admiral C.E.L. Helfrich. February 2, 1948. The Hague

Comfort Before Style -- Mrs. Alben Barkley, wife of the Vice President of the United states, wears the comfortable winter headgear of the fighting forces in Korea as she has thanksgiving dinner with the F-86 Sabrejet pilots of the 4th fighter interceptor Wing in Korea. Her dinner companion is Maj. Gen. Frank F. Everest, commander of the Fifth Air Force. November 23, 1951. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Photo).

Legion of Honor being presented to Lord Louis Mountbatten by General Juin, Chief of Staff of the French Army, at the Invalides, Paris. June 5, 1946. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Photograph of Jewish protest demonstrations against Palestine White Paper. Dated 1939

The Launch of a New Destroyer, HMS Mahratta. Greenock, 5 August 1942. Scene during the launching of HMS MAHRATTA.

Frank Forde - Former Deputy Prime Minister Aust. also Former Minister of the Army - Personality. April 12, 1943.

Australians, New Zealanders And Canadians Attend Special Canadian Service At Westminster Abbey -- Canadian Army Medigan Corps Nursing sisters ***** their smart uniforms, leaving the Abbey ***** attending the service.Canadian solders were ***** men of the Australian and New Zealand forces, ***** attended the special service for Canadian forces, ***** Westminster Abbey. August 12, 1940.

USCGC BIBB Rescues Bermuda Sky Queen passengers.

The King and Queen, accompanied by the Dean of Westminster, Rev. Alan Campbell Don, entering the chapel in Westminster Abbey today for the unveiling of the window dedicated to the memory of men of the Royal air force killed in the battle of Britain. December 01, 1943.

Wilhelmina and Juliana step out of a plane, 1945 - 1946 photograph Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana, shortly after the liberation. They have just left an airplane. Soldiers are around them. Netherlands photographic support Netherlands

Commando Chief Accompanies Lady Louis Mountbatten To Receive C.B.E. At Investiture.Lord and Lady Mountbatten walking away from Buckingham Palace after the Investiture. Lady Louis Mountbatten received the ***** in the New Year honours. Heros and heroines, both service and civilian, as well as recipient of New Year honours, were among people who received decorations Investiture. February 2, 1943.

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

Record Fliers Tell The World -- Flying officer A. E. Clouston and Mrs. Betty Kirby Green taking into the microphones immediately after landing at Croydon.Flying Officer A. E. Clouston and Mrs. Betty Kriby-Green landed at Croydon airdrome hear here this evening after having broken the round flight record London-Capetown-London. Their time for the flight was five days, 17 hours, 27 minutes. November 20, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

High Dutch soldiers are present in the visit of General M.P.J.F. Koenig, commander of the French occupation zone in Germany, to the Netherlands in April 1948. The location is the town hall in Rotterdam. Pay attention to the grenade impact on the pillar behind the lady.

The Duchess meets senior naval officers on arrival at the Base. October 02, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Unveiling of monument in honor of the 101st Airborne Division in Veghel by Princess Irene. September 17, 1959. Noord-Brabant, Veghel

Anefo photo collection. Anglo-American thanks. During the war, many Dutch allied pilots, who were shot above the Netherlands, have been sheltered and worked on their release to the Allied Lines. Many then made their bikes, clothing etc. available, which they now receive from the English and American missions to this. November 1945

During World War One, Glamis Castle was converted into a hospital for the wounded. Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (later Queen consort Elizabeth of Great Britain), helped to nurse the soldiers. 1917

Anefo photo collection. Cardinal spellman. September 30, 1949

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection National information service own, photo number 156-1171. 1956

Australian Air V.C. Weds In London -- The bride and bridegroom after the ceremony accompanied by the bride's pet bull dog "Trix".The marriage between Wing Commander H.I. Edwards. V.C. 27 year old pilot, and Mrs. Cherry (Pat) Beresford, took place at St. Mary's Church, Bryanston Square. London. Mrs. Beresford is the widow of Flight Lieut. H.R.A. Beresford. Wing Commander Edwards was awarded the V.C. for leading one of the most daring and successful raids on Bremen. January 21, 1942.

Anefo photo collection. Airborne commemoration Oosterbeek. Children flowers. September 17, 1952. Oosterbeek

"Canteen Commandos" For V. Parade - Tea Cups and saucers made an appropriate aid to poise and balance for these N.A.A.F.I. girls as they stepped out in a training march for the Victory Parade. They won't be wearing them on June 8th, however. June 1, 1946.

Anefo photo collection. Defile Police music corps for Queen Juliana. With conductor on bordes. April 22, 1949. Soestdijk

Anefo photo collection. Flags Day Ijmuiden and Procession, Haringkoning and Queen election. May 22, 1954. IJmuiden

Anefo photo collection. Lunapark in Amsterdam. Fair. Soldier speaks with three boys. 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Private Mary Churchill -- Private Mary Churchill photographed in her uniform today. Mary Churchill, the youngest daughter of the Prime Minister, is now a private in the A.T.S., and is undergoing training at a depot in the Southern Command. She is training with Miss Judith Montague, whose mother is a cousin of Mrs. Churchill. September 27, 1941. (Photo by Topical Press).

Korea: February, 1954. Marilyn Monroe visits the troops in Korea, entertaining over 100,000 soldiers in 10 different locations.

RICHARD TODD in THE DAM BUSTERS (1954), directed by MICHAEL ANDERSON.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene at 130th anniversary of Wardremiment Grenadiers. July 7, 1959

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Staff military aviation. Sitting General Major E.t. Kengen. 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The King Recently Held An Investiture At Buckingham Palace -- Wing Commander Hugh Edwards, D.F.C, from Australia, received the V.C., force roof-skimming daylight attack on Bremen. He is seen leaving with his wife and mother-in-law. He was married only three weeks ago. December 30, 1942. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Towards the close of the Second World War, the Princess Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Services (A.T.S.). She is pictured here in it's uniform. Following a full course of training she became a motor mechanic. The Princess came of age in 1944 and began to make solo public appearances. Date: 1953

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