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Statue of Empress Josephine Bonaparte, work by Vital-Gabriel Dubray, formerly in the Palace of Versailles and now in the garden of the Castle of Bois-Prau, environs of Paris France Versailles

Detail of a decoration on the Queen's Stairway in the Palace of Versailles; work by Hardouin-Mansart. Museum of the Castles of Versailles and Trianon, Versailles France Versailles, Palace

Madonna and Child, detail of the sculpture by Giovanni Pisano, in the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua Padua Scrovegni Chapel Statue Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Statue of prince Corradino di Svevia, work by Pietro Schoepf on model by Albert Thorvaldsen. Church of St. Maria del Carmine, Neaples Naples St

The Empress Theodora with her entourage, a procession of two ministers and seven matrons, mosaic, Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna Ravenna Basilica of San Vitale Mosaic Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art

Giustiano followed by officials, soldiers and priests, detail. Byzantine mosaic of the basin's apse of the St.Vitale Basilica in Ravenna Ravenna St

Tabernacle with SS. Filippo and Giacomo, glazed terracotta, Giovanni Della Robbia (1469 - 1529), Church of Santo Stefano in Pane, Florence Florence Church of Santo Stefano in Pane

The Magi in the stable of Bethlehem by Gaudenzio Ferrari, located in the fifth Chapel of the Sacro Monte, in Varallo Sesia

Adoration of the Magi, detail, marble, Giovanni Bonazza (1654-1736), Chapel of the Rosary, Basilica of Santi Giovanni and Paolo, Venice Venice Basilica of SS

Madonna of the Melograno by Jacopo della Quercia preserved in the Cathedral in Ferrara Ferrara Cathedral Statue Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Adoration of the Magi. Bas relief from the door lintel of the Church of Saint Andrew in Pistoia Pistoia Low Relief, Basrelief Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Coronation of the Virgin, sculpture by Niccol and Sano di Cecco del Mercia, in the transept of the crypt, Cathedral of Prato Prato High Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

The Virgin Giving the Sacred Belt to St. Thomas, sculpture by Niccol and Sano di Cecco del Mercia, in the transept of the crypt, Cathedral of Prato Prato High Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Incoronation from the back of the sarcophogus of San Donato positioned in Arezzo Cathedral. Carried out by Agostino di Giovanni, Agnolo di Ventura

The Adoration of the Magi, detail of the pulpit by Giovanni Pisano preserved in Pisa Cathedral Pisa Cathedral Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Adoration of the Magi; detail of the pulpit of San Cristofano di Barga Cathedral, near Lucca. Work by a pupil of Guido Bigarelli Barga San Cristofano Cathedral Ambo Romanesque, Middle Ages

Madonna with Child, detail of the Monument of Cardinal Guglielmo de Braye, work by Arnolfo di Cambio in the Church of San Domenico, Orvieto

Detail from the figure of the dead on the sepulchral monument probably to the Ecuba Lusignana, queen of Cyprus, Gothic work placed in the Lower Church of San Francesco ad Assisi Assisi Lower Church

Stone coat of arms on a wall of the Via del Corso, Florence Florence Via del Corso Low Relief, Basrelief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Madonna of the Rose, marble, Piero di Giovanni Tedesco (before 1386- ca. 1402), Orsanmichele Church, Florence Florence Sculptural Group Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Madonna della Misericordia, glazed terra cotta from the della Robbia workshop, now in the Museo della Casa Fiorentina Antica

Allegory of the dynasty of Cosimo I and Eleonora of Toledo, tapestry, designed by Agnolo Bronzino, Florentine manufacture, Palatine Gallery and Royal Apartments, Palazzo Pitti

Tapestry with coats of arms of the Medici and Marguerite Louise d'Orlans, Galleria degli Arazzi, Florence Florence Reale Galleria degli Arazzi Tapestry Eighteenth Century

Tapestry with coats of arms of the Medici and Christina of Lorraine, Galleria degli Arazzi, Florence Florence Reale Galleria degli Arazzi Tapestry Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Tapestry with coats of arms of the Medici and Johanna of Austria, Galleria degli Arazzi, Florence Florence Reale Galleria degli Arazzi Tapestry Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Coat of arms of the Medici grand duchy, tapestry in the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence palazzo Pitti, Royal Apartments Tapestry Late Baroque, Baroque

If only I'd have little wings
Angelika Martha Himburg

Chronicles of a Post-Apocalyptic World
Manu Allicot

The Battle of Towton, West Riding of Yorkshire, fought in a snowstorm on 29 March 1461, during the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487). It was a Yorkist victory. Date: 1461

King William II crossing the river at the Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, 1 July 1690. Deposed Catholic King James II of England losing his wig and hat as he flees on horseback

Gian Galeazzo Visconti and his three sons
Gian Galeazzo Visconti 1 and his sons Filippo Maria 2, Gian Maria 3 and Gabriele Maria 4. Filippo holds a model of Certosa di Pavia, a monastery in Pavia, Lombardy

Costumes of the Achaemenid kings of Persia
Costumes of the Achaemenid kings. King Cyrus the Great on his golden throne, King Xerxes I under parasol, Persian king riding a quadriga or four-horse chariot, and on a galley

Ancient Germanic gods: Irmensula, Crodo and Prono
Ancient Germanic deities: Irmensula, god of the Saxons and Westphalians depicted in medieval armour 1, Crodo or Cronus (Saturn) with spear and shield 2, and Prono or Brennus

Byzantine Empress Irene and Constantine VI
Byzantine Empress Irene and Emperor Constantine VI. Irene of Athens, Irene Sarantapechaina, 752-803, and son Constantinus, Konstantinus, 771-805

Cartoon, The Anglers Return (Derby and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Anglers Return -- Lord Derby and Benjamin Disraeli portrayed as fishermen, examining the Conservative partys poor returns from the recent General Election -- the Liberal party under Lord

Cartoon, A Dip in the Free Trade Sea -- satirical comment on the Conservative governments announcement that they did not intend to return to the policy of Protectionism

Saxon and Anglo-Saxon kings in battle armour, 8th century
Saxon king in chainmail tunic with double-edged sword and shield, and Anglo-Saxon king of the Heptarchy, 8th century, in leather breastplate standing over a defeated enemy with a cup made from a

Crown of thorns, Euphorbia milii var. splendens
Crown of thorns, Christ plant or Christ thorn, Euphorbia milii var. splendens (Spendid euphorbia, Euphorbia splendens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs

Roman crowns and wreaths
Crowns of the ancients: radial crowns 1, 2, laurel wreaths 3, 4, civic crown 5, Obsidionalis (for generals who delivered a town under siege) 6

Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where have you been? by Peggy Earnshaw. 1947

Newly-Crowned Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I (formerly Ras Tafari) at Addis Ababa, carrying the Orb and Sceptre and accompanied by his youngest son. 1930

Royal Corgi Date: 2002

Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Queen Farah Dibah of Iran (1938-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" )

King Robert the Bruce is crowned as King of Scotland by Isabella MacDuff, The Countess of Buchan at the Abbey at Scone. 1306

King John re-crowned by Cardinal Pandulf Verraccio
King John (1199-1216) is re-crowned by Cardinal Pandulf Verraccio sent from Pope Innocent III in Rome to solve the crisis with the Church by formally surrendering England to the representative of

Arsenal footballer Charlie George dressed as a king, sitting on the royal throne wearing a crown and holding the FA Cup trophy May 1972

Ernie Wise telegram 6th January 1939 Telegram from Gladys Tudor Owen to H Spooner of the Daily Herald. " Have discovered boy comedian aged thirteen son of parcel porter Leeds Central Station

Miss England Beauty Competition 1968, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 26th April 1968. Jennifer Lowe Summers is crowned Miss England 1968

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Crowned with grace and majesty, Queen Elizabeth II reigns over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. This royal command portrait, captured at Buckingham Palace, showcases her regal presence that has captivated the world for decades. In this timeless photograph from 1953, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II exudes elegance and strength as she wears a crown adorned with jewels fit for a queen. As the King of Kings once said during World War II, 'We shall not flag or fail. ' These words resonate even today as we admire Queen Elizabeth II's unwavering dedication to her duties and country. Her resilience mirrors that of Winston Churchill's powerful speeches during those trying times. Her radiant beauty is enhanced by the glittering jewels adorning her hair and throat as she arrives in Sweden. The sparkle reflects not only her status but also symbolizes the rich history behind each precious gem. From Virgen del Carmen tilework in Malaga to Royal Coat of Arms representing centuries of tradition, symbols of royalty are found throughout Europe. HRH Queen Elizabeth II embodies these traditions while embracing modernity with grace. The Queens Crown holds more than just symbolic value; it represents an unbroken lineage stretching back through generations. It serves as a reminder of the responsibilities bestowed upon Her Majesty - to protect and serve her people faithfully. In every aspect of life, whether it be leading nations or cherishing cultural heritage, Queen Elizabeth II exemplifies what it means to wear a crown.