Coronation Collection (page 2)

The Great Western Royal Hotel, Paddington, 1902
A view of The Great Western Royal Hotel at Paddington station in London, c.1902, seen here elaborately decorated for the coronation of King Edward VII

Mary, Queen of Heaven, c. 1485- 1500 (oil on panel)
XOS741951 Mary, Queen of Heaven, c. 1485- 1500 (oil on panel) by Master of the Legend of St. Lucy (fl.1475-1505); 199.2 x 161.8 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

HENRY II & ELEANOR, 1154. The entry of King Henry II (1133-1189) and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122)
HENRY II & ELEANOR, 1154. The entry of King Henry II (1133-1189) and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122?-1204), into the royal city of Winchester, England, 1154

The Coronation of the Virgin by VELAZQUEZ, Diego RodrЧ uez de Silva (1599-1660). Baroque art. Oil on canvas

Decorations for the Coronation - Singapore
A simply outstanding set of street decorations in Singapore, set up to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Erected and funded by High Street Indian Merchants

Two Heralds and a Pursuivant (L. to R.) Rouge Coix Pursuivant, Mr. J. R. Bromhead Walker, with Somerset Herald, Major M. R. Trappes-Lomax, and York Herald, Mr. A. J. Toppin

The Coronation of Queen Victoria, 1838
Engraving showing the Coronation of Queen Victoria at Westminster Abbey, 28th June 1838

Edward I Crowned
Edward I is crowned at Westminster, some 21 months after he was proclaimed successor to his father Henry III

Lms Coronation Loco
The London Midland and Scottish Railways Coronation class loco no 5256

Queen Victoria
QUEEN VICTORIA Picture from 1838, showing Victoria in her Coronation Robes

Edward IV Crowned
Edward IV is crowned at Westminster

Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Artist: Sterling Henry Nahum Baron
Queen Elizabeth II, 1953. Elizabeth II (born 1926), Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, was crowned on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London

The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

The coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
The Coronation of His Majesty King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra. 1902. 1902

Violet Carson as Ena Sharples, Coronation Street
Violet Carson (right, 1898-1983) as Ena Sharples in the long-running TV soap, Coronation Street, with her two friends, Minnie Caldwell (played by Margot Bryant)

His Majesty Edward VIII (1894-1972) - in a highly unusual imagined portrait (published early in 1936), illustrating a scene which was never to take place as the King abdicated on 11th December 1936

Queen consorts crowned in Westminster Abbey, 1937. The central portrait is Elizabeth, Queen Consort of George VI. The others, clockwise from top are: Alexandra, Consort of Edward VII; Isabel

Lady Rosemary Spencer-Churchill (born 1929), married name Muir, youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. Pictured in The Illustrated London News in 1953 when she was selected to be

Imperial State Crown that George IV, was crowned 1821
Imperial State Crown that George IV was crowned, on July 1821, also William IV, 40 cm (16 in) tall, encrusted with 12, 314 diamonds with the traditional de-lis

Spithead panorama, ships on south side
Panorama of the Coronation Review: the left-hand section, showing ships on the south side. A Spithead panorama, looking west: home fleet battleships headed by the Nelson foreign warships

Queen Elizabeth II gestures as her husband Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip and children Prince Charles and Princess Anne watch the Royal Air Force flypast salute from the balcony of Buckingham

The Crown Regalia - 1953 Coronation
Illustrations of the Crown Regalia, along with descriptions of their individual roles in the Coronation ceremony. Includes the Crown of St

Lady Jane Vane-Tempest-Stewart, elder daughter of the Marquess of Londonderry and the later Marchioness of Londonderry, was chosen by the Queen as one of the six maids of honour to carry her train at

Hawker Hinds of 139 Squadron flying over Hendon during the 1937 RAF Display

German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee, 1937. The Graf Spee attending the Fleet Review for the coronation of King George VI at Spithead, Hampshire

The Coronation Chair with the Stone of Scone
The Coronation Chair, Westminster Abbey, London. The stone below the seat is the infamous Stone of Scone. Historically, the artifact was kept at the now-ruined Scone Abbey in Scone, near Perth

Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Coronati
Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Coronation of the Virgin surrounded by Saints and Bishops. Miniature. Letter U. Spain

Natural Colour Photograph Taken after the Coronation
A Historic Natural Colour Photograph Taken after the Coronation: The Crowned King and Queen, with Their Daughters, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, in Their Robes Date: 1937

Coronation regalia jewels
Page from The Sketch depicting some of the famous and priceless jewels forming the Coronation regalia of King George VI in 1937. St

Delhi Durbar - The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes
The Emperors Bodyguard of Indian Princes, assembled for the Coronation Durbar held in Delhi in December, 1911 to proclaim the new Emperor and Empress of India, King George V and Queen Mary. Date: 1911

Ilford Fire Station decorated with flags
Ilford Fire Station, Essex, decorated with flags for a special occasion (a coronation or royal jubilee)

Coronation Procession, Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II arriving in the gold state coach at Westminster Abbey for her Coronation on 2 June 1953. The coach and liveried footmen

Coronation 1937 - The Anointing
The Anointing Ceremony during the Coronation of King George VI, which precedes the crowning. Illustration shows King George VI having taking his Robe with its Cape of ermine off

The Officers of Arms of the College of Heralds and the Earl Marshal. (L. to R.) Bluemantle, Mr. J. A. Frere; Windsor Herald, Mr. R. P. Graham Vivian; Richmond Herald, Mr. A. R

Edward VIII in his Coronation robes
A triptych of paintings by Fortunino Matania of King Edward VIII dressed in his ceremonial Coronation robes, part of a special Coronation number prepared in advance by the Illustrated London News but

1937 Coronation: the Royal Family in their robes
King George VI with his wife and daughters Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in their coronation robes. Date: 1937

Standards of British Commonwealth Countries
Borne in the Coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II: the standards of British Commonwealth countries. Date: 1953

Coronation. Guards Band Queens escort
The Band, part of the Queens escort, mounted by the Bands of the Irish and Scots Guards march off down Victoria Street. 1953

Coronation 1953 - Procession of Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother passes along the nave of Westminster Abbey en route from the Annexe for the Coronation of her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953

Countess of Leicester in her Coronation outfit
The Countess of Leicester, previously Lady Elizabeth Yorke (1912 - 1985), who acted as Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Elizabeth II at her Coronation

The Re-cut Koh-i-noor Diamond, 1852
Engraving of the re-cut Koh-i-noor ( mountain of light ) diamond, 1852. Previously owned by the Mogul emperors, the Persian Shahs and Ranjit Singh, the Lion of the Punjab

Queens Bargemaster and Watermen in Queen Victoria s
The Queens Bargemaster of the Royal Household and 48 Watermen in Queen Victorias coronation parade. Handcoloured aquatint engraving from Fores Correct Representation of the State Procession

Statue of Queen Boudicca of the Iceni, Westminster
Statue of Queen Boudicca of the Iceni in her Chariot on the Westminster Embankment at the end of Westminster Bridge, London - Coronation of Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Napoleon Bonaparte crowning himself Emperor of France at Notre Dame, 1804. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor Syntax, T

Coronation Scot, L. M. S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940
Coronation Scot, L.M.S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940. It was inaugurated in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and ran until the start of World War II in 1939

Napoleon I crowns himself King of Italy in 1805, (c1900). French advertising for Liebigs extract of meat

Imperial State Crown of George I, was crowned 1714
Imperial State Crown that George I was crowned, on 20 October 1714, showing the large spinel ruby which belonged to the Black Prince set in the front Cross-Patee

Coronation, receiving the Crown of glory 1937
The Queens Coronation. Her Majesty is kneeling on her faldstool and the Archbishop of Canterbury is placing the Crown upon her head, with the koh-i-noor diamond glittering

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"Captivating Moments of Coronation: A Glimpse into Royal Grandeur" Step back in time to 1953, as Buckingham Palace witnessed a historic event - the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Daily Sketch Coronation Number captured the essence of this momentous occasion, showcasing a portrait that exudes regal grace. Intricately designed by artist Sterling Henry Nahum Baron, Queen Elizabeth II's coronation robes symbolize her ascent to the throne. Adorned with the Queens Crown, she radiates majesty and strength. The grandeur continues with The Coronation Coach, a magnificent carriage fit for royalty. Its opulence matches the significance of this crowning ceremony. But they are not limited to British monarchs alone. In Brightlingsea/Essex and Selassie Crowned/1930 photographs, we glimpse other nations celebrating their leaders' ascension to power. Royal crowns and scepters hold immense symbolism - they represent centuries-old traditions and dynasties that have shaped history. These precious artifacts remind us of the weight carried by those who wear them. Even advertisements like Dewars showcase how deeply ingrained they are in our collective consciousness. They capture our fascination with royal ceremonies and their enduring allure. Beyond Britain's borders lies another captivating tale - The Coronation of the Shah of Iran. This event showcased Persian culture at its finest while honoring an ancient tradition dating back centuries. Coronations evoke awe-inspiring moments when history unfolds before our eyes. From Queen Elizabeth II's reign to Scotland's cherished Crown, these events connect us to a rich tapestry woven through time. As we reflect on these images capturing moments steeped in grandeur and tradition, let us appreciate how coronations unite nations under one crown – reminding us all that even amidst change, there is continuity in monarchy’s timeless legacy.