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Royal Inspections and Ceremonies

Images of royal figures inspecting military units and cadets during formal ceremonies and parades.

Arlington, Virginia: September 27, 1929.japanese Vice Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura, Commander of the Japanese training fleet that is now in American waters, pays his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Duke of York inspecting the Guard of Honour of Hounslow Fusilier Cadets.The Duke and Duchess of York attended the city of London Cadet Brigade Torchlight Tattoo at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, this evening. April 23, 1934.

Wrens on Parade.Close inspection of a unit brings a smile of approval to the face of the Duchess Commandant.Duchess of Kent, Commandant of the WRNS inspected the girl in Navy Blue at the Royal Barracks at Chatham (Oct. 10). November 12, 1945. (Photo by Mirror Features).

Duke At Plymouth Marines' Barracks -- The Duke of Edinburgh inspecting men of the Royal Marines when he presented new colours to the Royal Marine Barracks, Plymouth. August 02, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Koningin Wilhelmina visits HR warships. Ms. Evertsen and Hr. Ms. Johan Maurits. Queen Wilhelmina inspects honorary guard. February 14, 1946

Anefo photo collection. unknown . His Royal Highness Prince Bernhard Defile decreased from the Students Residents in Delft. In Central Prince during Defile. July 3, 1963. Delft, South Holland

Chamberlain and Il Duce Description: British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain receives the red carpet treatment in Rome from Italian dictator Benito Mussolini Date: January 1939 rome, italian, dictator, appeasement, chamberlain, primeminister, appeaser, benito, mussolini, fascists, nevillechamberlain, ilduce, xmlns:foaf=httpxmlnscomfoaf01, colonialoffice, foaf:depicts=httpnlagovaunlaparty928939, foaf:depicts=httpnlagovaunlaparty800630

07/31/1908. The New Knights of the Fleece. Saint Sebastian. HM the King Having on his right General Rivera's cousin (1) and on his left, General López Domínguez (2) after having imposed the golden fleece on both of them.

Royal Duke Inspects Scots Guards -- H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester, who is colonel of the regiment, inspecting the Scots Guards at Chelsea Barracks this morning. July 22, 1952.

Arlington, Virginia: September 27, 1929.japanese Vice Admiral Kichisaburo Nomura, Commander of the Japanese training fleet that is now in American waters, pays his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

09/30/1917. Presentation of Credentials by the new Minister of Japan in Madrid, SR Jujiro Sakata, upon leaving the palace yesterday.

10/10/1916. In the Descalzas convent. HM the Queen arriving yesterday morning to hear mass and visit the Community.

Anefo photo collection. Defile for new Minister of War Firévez. July 4, 1946. The Hague

The Duke of Gloucester's Return:The Prince of Wales and the Duke of York arriving on the quay to welcome their brother at Portsmouth today March 28.The Duke of Gloucester returned to England today in H.M.A.S. Australia after his tour of Australia and New Zealand, during which he represented the King at the Melbourne Centenary celebrations. The Duke was met on arrival Portsmouth by the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York, who accompanied him to London. April 29, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Japanese Surrender at Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945 Representatives of the Allied powers wait to sign the Instrument of Surrender on board USS MISSOURI. From left to right: General Hsu-Yung-Chang (China), Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser (Great Britain), Lieutenant General Kusa Nickolsevitch Derevyenko (USSR), General Sir Thomas Blaney (Australia), Colonel L Moore Cosgrave (Canada) and General Le Clerc (Provisional Government of France).

March 1914. Military solemnity in Madrid. Flag swearing of the New Military Pharmacists at the Montaña barracks.

Anefo photo collection. Decision of 22 officers in Doorn. February 8, 1951. Doorn

Commandogativeness D.D. January 14, 1972 of the commander of the naval power in the Netherlands. Vice-Admiral A. van der Moer gives the command to schout-at-night at the Hilversum marine course camps

Anefo photo collection. 150 years of Royal Marechaussee, Defile on the Maliebaan in Utrecht, Overview Defile. October 27, 1964. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. French envoy de la Riviere farewell visit Koningin Wilhelmina palace Dam. October 13, 1949. Amsterdam

Elsevier photo collection. Offer credentials Queen Juliana French Ambassador Edmond Baron Petit de Beaarder. Inspection honorary guard. November 17, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Poll photo collection. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina / Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Monday morning (serial number 13-39). The royal procession under the pergola, from the palace on the way to the new church. The ceremony ester, jr. D.G. The GRAEFF, goes in advance to the long line of chambers (twelve), heads of court parties (six) and large officers (three) .. September 6, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Madrid, 04/12/1913. In the Ministry of the Navy. The Minister of the Navy (x), Amalio, Gimeno Cabañas, reviewing the Marine Infantry forces arriving to take part in the flag swearing party.

05/30/1907. Madrid. The Church of Good Success. HM The King and his entourage witnessing the parade of the Wad Ras battalion as they leave the sung response for the victims of the attack on May 31, HM's wedding day.

King Fredrik IX and Crown Prince Gustav VI Adolf at the station in Stockholm.

Photo collection Government information service. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection Government information service own, photo number 156-0130. 1956

Foreign military attaches at the Nazi Party Congress, Nuremberg, Germany, 1936. Artist: Unknown

Roosevelt Body enters White House - The Flag-Draped coffin bearing the body of president Roosevelt is borne into the White House. Followed closely by Mrs. Roosevelt (Right), escorted by vice Adm. Wilson Brown, aide to president Roosevelt, (extreme right) and White House Usher Charles Claunch at Mrs. Roosevelt's left. April 14, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

07/07/1914. Funerals in Saint Francis the Great. Moment when the Flags of the National Militants leave the temple after the Religious Solemnity Celebrated yesterday tomorrow.

New Colours from Colonel In ChiefHis Majesty the King (centre back to Camera) Colonel-in-chief of the Irish Guards, presents new colours to a bearer from the regiment at Buckingham Palace, London today July 27. In the foreground are some officers of the regiment, dressed in full uniform with bearskins (hats). Field Marshal Viscount Alexander, Governor General of Canada and a Colonel of the regiment, was present at the ceremony. August 4, 1949. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

05/11/1920. Madrid. At the door of the Palace. The new Minister of Belgium Mr. Borchgrave accompanied by the first introducer of Ambassadors, Count de Nalle, after the former had presented his Letters of Credence ASM the King.

Anefo photo collection. Command transfer Guard Regiments Grenadiers and fuseliers Princess Irene. The new commander of the Garde Regiment Grenadiers Luiitenant-Colonel J.J.C. Baron Taets van Amerongen, in prison. October 7, 1954. Vught

A group of Dutch naval people passengers in Rome, after they arrived with an aircraft from the Royal Netherlands Air Force (Klu) there.

Anefo photo collection. Eisenhower in Amsterdam Eisenhower and Prince Bernhard and public (including nurses). October 6, 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Rear Admiral Eccles inspecting B.C.O.F. troops at Iwakui on his recent inspection of Naval and Military Installations in Japan. June 20, 1950.

Praise From Admiral Commander of the US Task Force 38 (Rear-Admiral S. P. Ginder), inspected Australian soldiers during his visit to Victoria Barracks today, said later, "They are a fine body of men". He was welcomed by Lieut. General F. H. Berryman. May 19, 1947.

The Princess Royal Inspects Gibraltar Bound Wracs -- H.R.H. Princess Royal inspecting the W.R.A.C's at Hobbs Barracks, Lingfield, today. At Hobbs Barraoks, Kingfield, Surrey, today the Princess Royal, Controller Commandant of the WRAC, inspected the only mixed regular regiment in the Army, 46 (M) Haa Regt. Royal Artillery, and met the three officers and 54 girls of the WRAC will fly to Gibraltar at the end of this month to form a mixed anti-aircraft battery there. September 25, 1952. (Photo by Fox Photos).

04/15/1913. Yesterday's demonstration in the Palace. The Commissions of All Corps and Military Units of the garrison when leaving the royal Alcázar, where they were there to congratulate His Majesty. Photo Goñi.

The Battle of the Atlantic 1939-1945 Admiral Sir Percy Noble KCB CVO, Commander in Chief Western Approaches from February 1941 to November 1942, addressing the ship's company of HMS STORK after the sinking of U 574 on 9 December 1941, at Liverpool.

Benito mussolini. 1930.

Anefo photo collection. Marines remove Damslapers at the Amsterdam National Monument; Marines. August 25, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. General Sims and Mayor De Boer on the Berlagebrug. December 28, 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Royal Review of the Navy at Spithead.Skippers of fishing boats being presented to the King by the Prince of Wales, abroad the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert.Also seen are the Duke of York and Duke of Kent. July 17, 1935. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Poll photo collection. Military ceremony on the dam. Four soldiers for the Royal Palace. May 1945. Amsterdam

Anefo photo collection. Army marches for repayment. December 2, 1947

10/31/1908. The Prince of Bavaria in Madrid. H.H. Prince Ruprecht (X), accompanied by Infante Don Fernando, upon his arrival at the artillery museum.

Anefo photo collection. Excuses competitions Royal Dutch Army The Hague. January 26, 1954

Presentation of flight grevices to three Sergeants-Adelborst at the Royal Institute for the Marine (Kim) by the commander of the Kim Colonel der Mariniers (Kolmarns) A.F. van Velsen: Ridder Military William-Order fourth class (MWO 4).

Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf at Boden Central in connection with the opening of the electric drive on the route Långsele-Boden

Lord Gowrie, takes the Salute. December 20, 1937.

Anefo photo collection. Visit President De Gaulle to the Netherlands. Arrival President De Gaulle Huis ten Bosch. Inspection honorary guard. March 16, 1963. The Netherlands

Anefo photo collection. Army 64 Prince Bernhard says goodbye to troops for the Dutch East Indies. 1942. Great Britain

On the exercise ride of the Van Braam Houckgeestkazerne (VBHKAZ) in Doorn, the swearing takes place of a large number of new officers of the Marines by the commander of the Mariniers Corps (Ckmarns) General-Major der Mariniers (Genmajmarns) J.G.M. Nass. The sworn officers are all second-liexide of the Mariniers (tltmarns).

General Boyer, Legion of Merit. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Supreme Commander Inspects Pikemen -- General A.L. Gruenther, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, inspecting a guard of honour of Pikeman of the H.A.C. outside the Mansion House today when he attended a Luncheon given by the Air League of the British Empire. October 25, 1954.

Elsevier photo collection. Inspection parade Prince Bernhard Leiden T.G.V. 85th anniversary student resistance "Pro Patria" Leiden. Inspection peloton uniforms 1830. November 6, 1951. Leiden, South Holland

Air Ministry Second World War Official Collection

The Royal Farewell To Canada -- Our photograph shows the King and Queen with the four Canadian Mounted Police who were their personal body-guard during the Canadian tour. July 11, 1939.

Elsevier photo collection. newly appointed Ambassador Columbia, Dr. V.G. Ricardo, honorary guard inspects Royal Palace Dam Square, offer credentials Queen Juliana. November 7, 1955. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Guard regiments in gala uniforms Grenadiers hunters. September 1, 1948

Changing Of The Guard At British H.Q. Vienna -- The changing of the guard at Schumann Palace, Vienna ***** plave for the first time on 6 August, when 2nd Battalion Fusiliers took over from 2771 Squadron R.A.F. Regiment. ***** band of the 4th Hussars played during the ceremony. ***** Palace is now the Headquarters of the British occupation Vienna.The old guard, provided by the R.A.F. Regiment, on parade. September 10, 1945. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

The Marinierskapel der Koninklijke Navy (Markap) is practicing the from the from Ghentkazerne (VGKAZ) to the ROTMENT in Rotterdam. In the foreground is the conductor of the Markap Captain of the Mariniers (Kaptmarns) H.C. Van Lijnschooten.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix prudently awarded the interdeance controlled regime in the Colonel Palm Box, Queen hands over. October 14, 1980

Anefo photo collection. Queen Wilhelmina back in The Hague. A member of the Marechaussee. July 6, 1945. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Unveiling of a monument in the Royal Institute of the Navy by the Schout at Nacht Moorman. October 28, 1949

On 27 September 1947, Secretary of State George C. Marshall writes to his Executive secretary Carl Humelsine about the tragic consequences if the present rumours about New Mexico events are disclosed to the public. Humelsine is resistant to sign an agreement to remain quiet concerning these events because he has already heard about them through other sources. This ozalid (early carbon duplication) printing process memo is authentic for the era and would be difficult to fake

Queen Elizabeth II inspects a guard of honour formed by the RAF Regiment during a visit to RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire on 12th March 1971. Date: 1971

Anefo photo collection. Pieter van Vollenhoven assisted on Ypenburg. July 2, 1968. The Hague, Ypenburg, South Holland

12/11/1959. Delivery of the Land, Sea and Air Dispatches to Prince Juan Carlos de Borbón at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza. In the image, the prince in training with his classmates.

Barcelona. September 1936. A Red Cross post on Paseo de Gracia, on the occasion of the arrival of Mr. Companys.

A young Queen Elizabeth II looks back over her shoulder as she waits for a parade of the Household Cavalry at Home Park, Windsor during a presentation of New Standards. She is flanked by the Colonel of the Royal Horse Guards, Maj-Gen Sir Richard Howard-Vyse and her great-uncle, Hon. Maj-Gen, the Earl of Athlone. Date: 1953

Lying-In-State Procession -- The four Royal Dukes, who walked immediately behind the gun carriage which bore the coffin. Let to right: Edinburgh, Windsor, Gloucester and Kent. The body of Queen Mary was today March 29 borne in procession from the Queen's Chapel at Marlborough House, her London home in which she died on March 24, to Westminster Hall to lie in state there until midnight tomorrow. The funeral will be at Windsor on March 31. March 29, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Leiden student association Pro Patria is celebrating a hundred anniversary. Patron Prince Bernhard hands over paradeviews and then decreases the parade. November 3, 1966. Leiden, South Holland

06/30/1912. D. Alfonso Xiii (1) Receiving from the Hands of General Espinosa (2) the Keys to the city of Pamplona.

Opening of the States General in 1956 in The Hague. Queen Juliana (1909-2004, with feather hat) and Prince Bernhard (1911-2004, Left Saluating) is met by an honorary guard of Marines in their new gala uniform to the Ridderzaal.

03/31/1913. The return of the Moors to Melilla. General Marinas (X) Farewell to the Moros. Appearance of the Midi station.

Kamenz. 13. Infant.-Regiment No. 178 Wache

Anefo photo collection. Offering credentials from the envoy of Lebanon DS. Najib Sadaka. October 22, 1960. Lebanon

08/19/1908. The King in Bilbao. Don Alfonso Xiii in the shooting gallery of the Reina Victoria barracks, Shooting at the target.

Photo made during the tattoo in Delft.

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of award to twenty-four soldiers and citizens former KoreaVoligers. 11 February 1955

Anefo photo collection. Marines Corps 285 years of Rotterdam. December 10, 1950. Rotterdam, South Holland

World War 1 - Dame Katharine Furse, G.B.E., (1875-1952) and founder of the English Voluntary Aid Detachment Force, inspecting officers.

Irene Castle

09/30/1921. Madrid. In the Ministry of War, the Minister of the Interior, Conde de Coello (1), and the Generals Primo de Rivera (2), Ochando (3), and Suarez Inclan (4), with the New Captains of the General Staff, later of being imposed on these the girdles.

H.R.H. The Princess Royal Inspects Womens Royal Army Corps Parade -- H.R.H. Princess Royal talks with Cadet V. Sharcott during her inspection. H.R.H. The Princess Royal inspected the passing-out parade of members of the Womens Royal Army Corps, held at the W.R.A.C. School of Instruction at Huron Camp, Hindhead, Surrey. Officers and Cadets wore their newly designed smart green uniforms for the first time in Public. July 06, 1951. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Ltd.)

01/31/1908. Seville. Departure from the Alcázar of Ss.Mm., of the Swedish mission that, presided over by Baron Bolben de Unión (X), has come to Spain to notify Don Alfonso Xiii of the accession of King Gustav V to the throne of Sweden. Photo: barrier.

Admiral Darlan Inspects British Troops in Algiers -- A picture just released by the censor showing Admiral Darlan, extreme right, inspecting British troops on the occasion of a big memorial parade in honour of the allied dead in the North African Campaign. March 8, 1943.

Anefo photo collection. Fourth day of the visit of King Baudouin visit to Maastricht and surroundings. July 11, 1959

04/19/1920. Madrid. In the Serbian Legation. The new minister Mr. Pavicewitch with the instructor of Ambassadors and senior staff of the Legation after presenting his Letters of Credence to HM the King.

Poll photo collection. Rome: The papal Swiss Guard in Vatican City. Soldiers in excercise-tongue gather before the exercise. December 1937. Italy, Rome, Vatican City

Anefo photo collection. Vice-Admiraal Rost Van Tonningen hands over the country of 7th Infantry to Burgemeester d'Ailly on behalf of the queen in the council chamber of the Amsterdam city hall. September 12, 1953. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Royal Tour Victoria. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh as Marshal of the Royal Air Force welcomed at the R.A.A.F. Station Point Cook. From left Air Marshal Macaulay and the Minister for Air Mr. McMohon. March 12, 1954.

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1. Königlich Sächsisches Feldartillerie-Regiment Nr. 12, König-Albert-Kaserne, Changing of the Guard, 1913, Dresden, 1. Königlich Sächsisches Feld, Artillerie, Regiment Nr. 12, Aufstellung der Wache, Germany

General Booth Holds Reception for High Council of Salvation Army.Guard of honour of girl life savers of Salvation army cheering Gen. Eva Booth.General Evangeline Booth held a reception for the high council of the salvation army, at the "Army's" youth centre at Sunbury court. More than 200 officers were invited. Tomorrow the high council will meet to elect a successor to General Booth. August 14, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

De Shazo Decorations. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

The Duchess Remembers -- The Duchess of Kent inspecting a guard of honour before the unveiling.It was time to remember, to honour the fallen. And the Duchess of Kent wore the uniform of Chief commandant of the W.R.N.S. At Lee-on-Solent yesterday when she unveiled a memorial to fleet air arm officers and men who died in world war II but have no known graves. May 21, 1963. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Anefo photo collection. Queen gives a banana on the air force, hand over banication. 19 May 1965

Ante Pavelic, head of the Croatian delegation, and Benito Mussolini inspecting the Carabinieri honor guard, Rome, May 22, 1941, Italy, World War II, from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year LXVIII, No 21, May 25, 1941.

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