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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

Miss England Beauty Competition 1969, the Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 16th May 1969. Myra Van Heck is crowned Miss England 1969

Picture shows Eric Morecambe The Morecambe and Wise Christmas TV show 1980. Seen here filming Hamlet with Ernie Wise, Hannah Gordon as Ophelia

Glamour - Beauty Queens 1958. Miss Mediterranean Orange seen here being kissed by one of the Covent Garden Fruit Market porters. Picture taken circa 1st September 1958

Miss World Competition, Lyceum Ballroom, London, Friday 19th November 1965. Miss United Kingdom - Lesley Langley - is crowned Miss World

Naturalist David Bellamy carries Neptune, alias Mr Phil Lodge out of the surf on the Blue Flag beach at South Shields on 11th July 1990

Conservationist David Bellamy (left) and Mayor of South Tyneside Councillor Bill Pargeter (right) celebrate the Blue Flag award with Neptune, aka Phil Lodge, (centre) at South Shields on 11th July

Queen Elizabeth Coronation II, the coach at Admiralty Arch, London, 2nd June 1953

Newly crowned Miss World 1964, Ann Sidney of the United Kingdom, wakes up in her Waldorf Hotel bedroom to face the cameras, London, 13th November 1964

Queen Mother meets Danny Kaye Larry Hagman and his mother former actress Mary Martin at the Royal Variety performance London Palladium. November 1980

Scene from the play Tricks. 13th January 1926

Miss World 1975. Miss Puerto Rico, Wilnelia Merced winner of the competition at the Crowning ceremony with the runners up. 17th November 1975

Pope John Paul II with Queen Elizabeth II in 1980 at the Vatican

Gina Tolleson of the United States celebrates after being named Miss World 1990 following the beauty contest held at the London Palladium. 8th November 1990

Queen Elizabeth II watches the Devil Dancers on the second day of her trip to Sierra Leone. November 1961

The winner Miss Australia Belinda Green with miss Israel (left) and miss Norway (right). December 1972 72-11295-006

Miss World, 1972: Belinda Green: 20 year old Belinda Green, a blonde haired, blue eyed, model from Australia, won the Miss World Contest. Belindas favourite hobby is cooking

Miss World 1979 winner Gina Swainson Miss Bermuda

Ancient Rome - Julius Caesar refusing the Crown
Vintage engraving of Julius Caesar refusing the Crown offered by Mark Antony. Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman statesman, general and notable author of Latin prose

Anne of Austria, 1660. Creator: Robert Nanteuil
Anne of Austria, 1660

Bonnet worn by the Pretender, at Holyrood, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Bonnet worn by the Pretender, at Holyrood, 1845. Feathered crown worn by pretender to the English throne Charles Edward Stuart, known as Bonnie Prince Charlie or the Young Pretender

Emperor Justinian and Members of His Court, Byzantine, early 20th century (original dated 6th century)

Madonna and Child at center with Saint John the Baptist, Saint Luke, Pope Peter Celestini, and angels, 1694

Plate 4: Apollo; statue of the nude god standing on a socle, wearing a crown and holding a scepter in his right hand and an orb in his left; from Statues of Roman Gods after Jacques Jonghelinck, 1586

Nigeria, Ife bronze crowned head with scarification, 12th to 15th century AD in Ife museum

King Haakon VII of Norway and Crown Prince Olav in exile in the UK 1940-45 inspecting Norwegian troops. Date: circa 1943

Korean War era - Commonwealth Sign - The 38th parallel north, which formed the border between North and South Korea prior to the Korean War. Date: circa 1952

Korean War era - Speed Limit sign close to the 38th parallel north, which formed the border between North and South Korea prior to the Korean War. Date: circa 1952

Our Lady of Guapulo, 18th century. Creator: Peruvian (Cuzco) Painter
Our Lady of Guapulo, 18th century

Gold teeth and tooth gem, illustration

Queen Nefertari being led by Isis, ca. 1279-1213 B. C. Creator: Charles Wilkinson
Queen Nefertari being led by Isis, ca. 1279-1213 B.C

Anne, (1665-1714), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Anne, (1665-1714), 1830. Anne (1665-1714) Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1702-1707 then under the Acts of Union

Clovis I, (466-511), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Clovis I, (466-511), 1830. Clovis I, King of the Franks (466-511) the first king to unite all of the Frankish tribes under one ruler, considered the founder of the Merovingian dynasty

Queen Victorias Plantagenet Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, May 7, 1842... (1901)
Queen Victorias Plantagenet Costume Ball at Buckingham Palace, May 7, 1842: Her Majesty as Queen Philippa; The Prince Consort as Edward III, (1901)

Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Kronung Karls Des Grossen in Rom, 25 Dezember 800. Charlemagne, King of the Franks (742-814 AD)

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire - Crown Hotel from the Bridge
Broxbourne, Hertfordshire - The Crown Hotel from the Bridge. Date: 1911

Picture No. 12480199
Treefrog - colour at night - San Cipriano Reserve Date:

The Coronation of Anne Boleyn with the Crown of St. Edward, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Coronation of Anne Boleyn with the Crown of St. Edward, 1902. Anne Boleyn (c1501-1536) was Queen of England from 1533 to 1536 as the second wife of King Henry VIII

Picture No. 12479233
Welsh corgi Dog wearing crown glasses and pearls Date:

A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A. D. 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Byzantine Emperor of the Eighth and Ninth Centuries, A.D. 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A. D. 800), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
The Emperor Charlemagne in Full State Dress (A.D. 800), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M

Chrysler building spire
art_deco, arch, symmetry, crown, illuminate, , Art Deco, Chrysler Building, 85701803

St. Edwards Crown, 1937. Creator: Unknown
St. Edwards Crown, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Coat of Arms of Spain, 1898

The Crown Jewels, 1953. The Sovereigns Orb. From The Queen Elizabeth Coronation Souvenir. [London, 1953]

Carnival Queen Group, Fowey, Cornwall. August 1990
The Fowey Carnival Queen Group are crowned by musician Peter Skellern, who had a home nearby. Carnival Queen is Lara Leach with Attendants Emma Dooley (left) and Samantha Wood (right)

Who Stole the tarts?, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, pub. 1907 (colour lithograph)

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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.