Royal State Visits and Ceremonies

Images of royal gatherings, state visits, and formal ceremonies, capturing dignitaries and royalty dressed elegantly in historic settings.

Duke & Duchess of Windsor in London.The Duke & Duchess of Windsor arrived in London to-day from Paris, for "a short visit." For the Duchess it was her first visit to London for more than four years. For the Duke, his first visit since the funeral of his mother, Queen Mary.The Duchess who were a dark grey woollen suit, had her mink Kerchief tied in a man's bow.During the day they visited an antique shop where they inspected furniture, china and tapestry, and purchased several Christmas presents. November 30, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Anefo photo collection. State visit king and queen of Thailand, Rijksmuseum. October 24, 1960. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Installation of new mayor in Amsterdam Mr. G. van Hall. 1 February 1957. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana assists meeting of Dutch cultural contact. May 8, 1958

11/20/1961. Stay of the President of the Republic of Portugal in Madrid, His Excellency Mr. Americo Thomas. In the Image, a moment of his Arrival in Madrid. In the Image, Mrs. Carmen Polo de Franco with Mrs. Gertrudis Ribeiro de Costa Rodrígues Thomas, wife of the President of Portugal.

Duke & Duchess of Windsor in London.The Duke & Duchess of Windsor arrived in London to-day from Paris, for "a short visit." For the Duchess it was her first visit to London for more than four years. For the Duke, his first visit since the funeral of his mother, Queen Mary.The Duchess who were a dark grey woollen suit, had her mink Kerchief tied in a man's bow.During the day they visited an antique shop where they inspected furniture, china and tapestry, and purchased several Christmas presents. November 30, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

Anefo photo collection. Queen at Century Party Royal Dutch Zangersverb. In Den Bosch. 13 June 1953. Den Bosch

Anefo photo collection. Koningin Wilhelmina visits Arnhem. Queen Wilhelmina is proposed to a number of gentlemen in Sacre Coeur, the temporary town hall of Arnhem. June 1945. Arnhem, Gelderland

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard and Princess Beatrix back, Koningin Juliana came to pick them up at Schiphol. October 27, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana opens the thirteenth municipality of Congress in The Hague. 12 June 1957. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard reached Silver Carnation at ABN in Amsterdam, the Prins spells Mrs. J.M. Fennema-Zboray the carnation. June 23, 1966. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Soviet Ambassador welcomes Lady Harris with a friendly smile in the hall of the Palatial Embassy, situated in Kensington Palace Garden's, London's "Millionare's Row". May 17, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana uses the Sinai clinic in Amersfoort. Upon receipt, she gets flowers offered by Heentje Vles. October 18, 1960. Amersfoort, Utrecht (province)

Anefo photo collection. Holland Festival Opening Stadsschouwburg, overview Loge Links Luns Stop P. J. Mijksenaar. June 15, 1963

Queen meets Mrs. PanditQueen Elizabeth II shakes hands with Mrs. Pandit, the Indian High Commissioner in London, at a party given by the Dominions Fellowship Trust at Goldsmiths Hall, London, today March 15. March 24, 1955. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the Velsertunnel by Queen Juliana. Important persons are proposed to Queen Juliana. September 28, 1957. IJmuiden, Velsen

Anefo photo collection. Departure from Prince Bernhard to America and Mexico. H. M. De Koningin gives away Prince Bernhard. April 7, 1961. America, Mexico

Anefo photo collection. Sir Vivian Fuchs speaks for the Royal Dutch Geographic Society; v.l.n.r. Vivian Fuchs, Mrs. Fuchs, Queen Juliana. January 22, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Koningin Juliana receives the Australian Prime Minister R.G at Paleis Soestdijk. Menzies and his wife. 30 June 1959. Soestdijk, Utrecht (province)

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana Kon Kon at Jubilee Meeting. Ned. Me. to promote medicine in Leiden; Hendriks, HM, Dr. A. Leuftink. October 10, 1974. Leiden, South Holland

The Princess Visits The Canadian Senate -- Princess Elizabeth Photographed entering the Senate with the Prime Minister, Mr. St. Laurent. Their Royal Highnesses, Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, during their visit to Ottawa, made a tour of the Canadian Parliament Buildings. October 13, 1951. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits Rotterdam. Visit to the St. Laurenskerk. October 24, 1959. Rotterdam, South Holland

H.M. The Queen Visits W.R.N.S. Handicraft Exhibition at the National Gallery London.An exhibit which highly amused The Queen and Miss E.M. Goodenough, Deputy Director (Welfare) was "Prudence Brown" a Wren Doll.The Queen to-day inspected the exhibition of Wrens' handicraft at the National Portrait Gallery. Her Majesty is Commandant-in-Chief of the W.R.N.S. October 22, 1943.

Anefo photo collection. Peruvian President Dr. Manuel Prado and wife, Prince Bernhard and Queen Juliana use it without meal in the official residence of Mayor G. van Hall in Amsterdam. v.l.n.r. Mrs Prado, Prince Bernhard, President Prado, mayor of Hall and Queen Juliana. March 7, 1960. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Working visit from the Queen to Drenthe. November 18, 1955. Drenthe

Anefo photo collection. Her Majesty The Queen visits Juliana Hospital Hengelo. November 11, 1954. Hengelo, Overijssel

Vera Caspary, author of the United Artists comedy, "three Husbands" donned greasepaint to act as an extra in the United Artists picture. Miss Caspary, who won the Screen Writers Guild award for the adaptation of "A Letter To Three Wives" authored "Laura", "Bedelia" and other good sellers. August 04, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix receives on her eighteenth birthday. January 31, 1956

Anefo photo collection. Departure Royal Family of Schiphol to Ethiopia Beatrix and Claus. January 23, 1969. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives Prime Minister Menzius at Soestdijk Palace. 17 February 1955. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits Twente. Queen Juliana visits a house for repatriated. July 4, 1960. Overijssel, Twente

Photo Shows:- The Duke and Duchess of Montoro at The Spanish Embassy, Belgravo Squaro, London. En Route to Spend Their Honeymoon in the United States, Mexico, and Guba Following Their Wedding in Seville, The Duke and Duchess of Montoro are Spending two Days in London before Continuing Their Journey. The 21 Year Old Duchess, Who is The Daughter of The Duke of Alba, is Buying Silver for Home Whilo in England. The Duchess Travelled As Miss Stewart Silva - The Name on her to Got The Passport Altored. October 16, 1947.

President Eisenhower meets Shah of Iran

Anefo photo collection. Lintjesdag in Rotterdam. Mayor of Walsum presents ribbon to Miss Nancy Zeelenberg Former MP PvdA, alderman of Rotterdam, Knight in the Order of Dutch Lion. April 29, 1963. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Opening Dutch Bank by Queen Juliana, receives flowers from Nynke T. Zijlstra, continue Prince Bernhard Professor Zijlstra 2x. May 7, 1968

Anefo photo collection. In Peace Palace meeting on the occasion of Dutch commemoration 1813-1863 in the presence of Queen Juliana and Princess Beatrix. November 30, 1963

Anefo photo collection. Changing the Florence NightingaleMedaille by Queen Juliana to Zr. A.E.W. Engelberts, Queen Juliana picks up her mediale. August 17, 1959

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus receive members of the Japanese Import Promotion Mission. Greeting from delegation leader Mitruo Vemura (Pres. Sumitomo Corp.). May 2, 1979

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Princess Irene and Prince Don Carlos on the bordes. February 8, 1964

Queen And Duke Board "Canopus": The Duke of Edinburgh takes a last look behind at London airport as Queen Elizabeth II boards the Royal stratocruiser "Canopus" in front of him before starting their Commonwealth tour this evening, November 23rd. November 23, 1953. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Arrived by ANA Skymaster from America. Miss Helen Keller famous American blind & deaf authoress who arrived to make an extensive tour of Australia speaks into the microphone on arrival. Her companion for 34 years Miss Polly Thompson (right) talks with her by meats of the hands. On the left is Mr Justice Maxwell, Press of the Sydney Industrial Blind Inst. is on the left. March 29, 1948. (Photo by Frederick John Halmarick/Fairfax Media).

Princess Margaret Opens A Block Of Flats -- Princess Margaret is greeted by the Mayor of Westminster on her arrival to-day.It was D-for-Duster day in a block of flats at Westminster this afternoon.Princess Margaret opened three new blocks of flats which overlook the Thames. October 22, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Naval Visitor Rear - Admiral H. No. Martin, commander of the American Task Force, with Mrs. Raymond Higgins at the cocktail party at the Australia last night, given by the US Consul General, Mr. O. Neilsen, and Mrs. Neilsen. February 01, 1948.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits Nijmegen. Visit the Catholic university; Queen Juliana is greeted by Archbishop Alfrink van Utrecht. October 21, 1959. Gelderland, Nijmegen

Ethiopia's emperor Haile Selassie visiting Stockholm.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus at Jubilee concert by Rijkspolitiekapel in Ridderzaal, The Hague. November 26, 1970. The Hague, South Holland

Queen and Duke at St. Paul's Service -- The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, who is in uniform as Admiral of the Fleet, arriving at St. Paul's Cathedral, London, this evening (Monday) to attend a service in celebration of the Jubilee of the Annual National Service for Seafarers. October 24, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix and Claus visited Utrecht. September 13, 1965. Utrecht

Duke And Duchess Of Windsor Scenes Prior To 1940. December 10, 1941. (Photo by The Associated Press)

Anefo photo collection. Her royal highness Princess Beatrix leaves "Limburg" submarine boat hunter at the Scheldt Vlissingen. September 5, 1955. Vlissingen, Zeeland

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Princess Beatrix visited the national professional manifestation in Utrecht. May 8, 1963. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Royal family at Amstelhotel at Tour boat, Princess Irene, Prince Bernhard and Prince Hugo. February 10, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. State visit king and queen of Thailand, Rijksmuseum. October 24, 1960. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Visit from Queen Juliana at the Jaarbeurs. September 12, 1950. Utrecht, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Queen attends performance at Stadsschouwburg Rotterdam player is proposed. November 22, 1961. Rotterdam, South Holland

The Governor - General of New Zealand - Lt. Gem. Sir Bernard Freyberg, V.C., and Lady Freyberg photographed a their hotel today before they left for their round of official visits. Sir Bernard is wearing the New Zealand returned Soldiers' Badge in his right lapel and Australian R.S.L. badge in his left lapel.With Lady Freyberg in Australia in 1948, he wears New Zealand's RSA and Australia's RSL Badges. December 2, 1948.

The Duchess of Gloucester Marks a charming picture as she names the graving Dock "Captain Cook". March 04, 1946.

Sir Josiah Francis - Minister For Army Navy - 1954. August 28, 1951.

Lord & Lady Christopher Soames & Family - Statesman G.B.- Lady Mary (Nee Churchill). December 4, 1946. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Her masjesteit at award ceremony. September 26, 1960

Duke And Duchess Of Windsor Back In Paris.The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrived back in Paris Yesterday after their visit to Cannes where they ***** the Christmas Holidays. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor on arrival in Paris last night. January 10, 1938. (Photo by Keystone).

Anefo photo collection. Third day of the visit of King Baudouin Visit to The Hague, arrival at town hall, mayor of the Kolfschoten offers king. July 10, 1959

French President Charles de Gaulle (left), greets President John and Jacqueline Kennedy at the Elysee Palace. Under the umbrellas, De Gaulle is in his dress uniform, and Mrs. Kennedy wears a floor-length pink and white straw lace gown. May 31, 1961.

Snyders, Garners At Reception -- Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder,Mrs. O. Max Gardner, Gardner and Mrs. Snyder (l to r) chat at a reception tonight honoring Gardner, former governor of North Carolina who leaves soon for London as Ambassador to Great Britain. Sec. Snyder was host at the reception. January 17, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the Velsertunnel by Queen Juliana. Important persons are proposed to Queen Juliana. September 28, 1957. IJmuiden, Velsen

Anefo photo collection. Princess Margriet presents awards from Rotterdam. October 31, 1964. Rotterdam, South Holland

Vacation's Over For Winnie : British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Mrs. Churchill walk towards the gangplank of the liner Queen Mary here today as they prepare to sail for home after a West Indies vacation. Following the couple, head bared at left rear, is British Ambassador to the U.S. Sir Roger Makins, who met the Churchill on their arrival by plane from Jamaica and escorted them to the ship at center rear is unidentified. January 23, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Princesses, Duke of Edinburgh, Say "Goodbye".To King And Queen of Denmark.A salute from the Duke of Edinburgh, and waves from Princess Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, and Princess Patricia (right), as they say 'Goodbye' to king Frederik and Queen Ingrid of Denmark as they leave London's Liverpool-street station for their Journey home at the end of their four-day state visit to Britain. May 11, 1951.

Queen Mary Goes Shopping -- Queen Mary shopping in Piccadilly, London, W.I. This afternoon the Queen Mother, Queen Mary, went out shopping. It is understood she bought books. October 30, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Friends Meet on the Way to ChurchThe High Commissioner for Pakistan, Mr. Rahimtoola, and Madame Rahimtoola (left), enjoy a joke with British Foreign Minister Ernest Bevin and Mrs. Bevin (right) as they arrive at Westminster Abbey for the Service of Intercession for Commonwealth prime Ministers - in London for the Commonwealth conference opening to-morrow.The King and Queen attended the service. January 03, 1951.

Elsevier photo collection. Various provincial municipal authorities received royal couple Treveszaal. mayors province South Holland proposed Koningin Juliana. November 16, 1950. Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix receives on her eighteenth birthday. January 31, 1956

Queen Leaves Palace For Commonwealth Tour -- The Queen, in pale blue costume and matching, close-fitting feathered hat, drives with the Duke of Edinburgh from Buckingham Palace to-night (Monday) for London Airport, where the Royal couple emplane for Bermuda at the start of the 50,000 miles Commonwealth tour. November 23, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Konining Wilhelmina gets flowers offered. In addition to her prince Bernhard. 1940-1945}. Great Britain, London

Elsevier photo collection. visit Amsterdam, Queen Juliana Prince Bernhard, time company Princess Beatrix, gala performance Calderon "s lived life dream" Dutch comedy. left right. Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard, Princess Beatrix mayor d'Ailly. September 9, 1953. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

The King And Queen Arrive At Epsom For The Derby.The King and Queen being received on arrival at Epsom to-day. June 1, 1932. (Photo by The Topical Press Agency Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Changing the Florence NightingaleMedaille by Queen Juliana to Zr. A.E.W. Engelberts, Her Majesty congratulates Sister Engelberts. August 17, 1959

Queen Salote, of Tonga, saying good bye to captain T.L. Shurrock, captain of the Orontes, on which she arrived today after attending the Coronation. August 22, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. Troon distance Queen Wilhelmina / Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Inauguration of Queen Juliana. Preparations. Arrival foreign regal guests. Kroonprins Gustaf Adolf from Sweden (Central) and Crown Princess Louise (right) arrive, along with Prince Axel and Princess Margaretha van Denmark, with the Scandinavia-Express at Central Station in Amsterdam.Hier the greeting by Swedish and Swedish and Danish ambassadors.Gult to the left Minister Du Foreign Affairs Stick. September 5, 1948. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Former Dutch ambassador in the United States, Dr. J. H. van Roijen left London from Schiphol to New Location London. March 18, 1964. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Launch "Prince of the Netherlands". Queen and Prin Scheepswerf P. Smit Jr. NV Rotterdam. March 14, 1957. Rotterdam, South Holland

Dinner in honor of former President Harry S. Truman (HST), 8:00PM. Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess Truman arrive at the White House for a visit and a dinner in their honor. (L-R) First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Mrs. Truman, President Truman, and President John F. Kennedy. All others are unidentified. North Portico, White House, Washington, D.C.

Ex King Leopold. August 11, 1950. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix leaves by Rotterdam to America. undated. Rotterdam, South Holland

Mrs. Pandit (left) and Lady Mountbatten pictured together at London's India club. The Countess and Mr. Crishna Menon are joint president of the club. July 28, 1955. (Photo by Evening Standard Picture).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard for Utrecht city hall. 17 June 1949. Utrecht (city)

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and princesses are present at the honor of Sjoukje Dijkstra on Jaap Edenbaan in Amsterdam. March 24, 1962. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Visit Princess Beatrix to Amsterdam. Visit to the International Cultural Center (ICC) in the Vondelpark. The princess reads a certificate that has been received from MEJ. E. van Es. 30 June 1956. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Vondelpark

Princess Margaret - General Scenes 1949 To 1951 - British Royalty. December 08, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Beatrix opens antique fair in Delft. Princess Beatrix during the tour. 19 June 1963. Delft, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Royal visit to belgium, first day, reception in the city hall v.l.n.r. Princess Beatrix, King Baudouin, Queen Juliana and Prince Albert. May 30, 1960. Belgium

Lord & Lady Galway - Gov. Gen. Of New Zealand. October 6, 1937. (Photo by The Weekly News)

Anefo photo collection. Departure Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard to America. March 24, 1951

Guests at Grosvenor House toast Miss Amy Johnson, female aviator and fellow pilot, Jim Mollison, following their marriage at St. George's, Hanover Square, London in 1932. Date: 1932

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard during their arrival at Schiphol after a royal visit to Suriname. Queen Juliana greets her upcoming son-in-law Claus von Amsberg. October 16, 1965. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

The Ex-Crown Prince of Germany Visits Madeira. -- The German ex-Crown Prince on the landing stage at Funchal, Madeira. He was on the cruise ship "Colombus" which called recently at the island. May 20, 1935. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Anefo photo collection. 25 years of Dutch Amateur Theater Union in Utrecht, Queen Juliana was maintained after the performance with the players. 19 June 1965. Utrecht (province), Utrecht (city)

Churchill Sees Duke Of Edinburgh Receive City Freedom : Mr. Winston Churchill, preceded by his wife, arriving at the Guildhall to attend the ceremony in which the Duke of Edinburgh received the Freedom of the City of London. June 08, 1948.

King and Queen Visit BIF -- The King and Queen arriving for their tour of the Earl's Court, London, section of the British Industries Fair to-day (Tuesday).***** Australia and New Zealand will be made within a fortnight.The announcement was made in a Buckingham Palace bulletin. May 01, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. State visit by Bondspesident Heinemann from West Germany to the Netherlands. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard greet President Heinemann and his wife at the Central Staion of Amsterdam. November 24, 1969. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Mrs. Ida Wasserman and the right Han Bentz receive award from Schouwburgon's best actors. June 4, 1956

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