Fiance Collection

Elizabeth Ii / Philip 1947
ELIZABETH II with her fiance, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, in 1947

Tommy Steele and fiancee Ann Donoghue. 15th August 1958

Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones with Queen Mot
Princess Margaret and her fiance, Anthony Armstrong-Jones pictured together with the Queen Mother at the Royal Lodge, Windsor shortly after the announcement of their engagement

Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones
Princess Margaret and her fiance, Anthony Armstrong Jones pictured together at the Royal Lodge in Windsor where they were staying with the Queen Mother shortly after the announcement of their

April - the Chateau de Dourdan, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
April - the Chateau de Dourdan, 15th century, (1939). Avril - Le Chateau De Dourdan. Engagement scene with a couple exchanging rings in front of witnesses

A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving)
XCF22519 A German Present or the Lovers Token, 1816 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince Regent)

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969). 34th President of the United States. Eisenhower with his wife-to-be, Mamie Doud, when he was commissioned and stationed in San Antonio, Texas, 1915

Jeff Lynne (singer and songwriter with The Electric Light Orchestra) pictured with his girlfriend Sandi Kaperson. They have announced their engagement and are pictured at Jeffs Midlands home

Granada TV star Julie Goodyear, 30, who plays the barmaid in the Rovers Return in Coronation Street is pictured with her husband-to-be Tony Rudman, 42, and her son from a previous marriage

Sir Paul Latham and Lady Patricia Moore engaged 1933
Major Sir Herbert Paul Latham, 2nd Baronet (22 April 1905 24 July 1955), British Conservative Party politician who served as Member of Parliament for Scarborough

Marty Wilde with his sweetheart Joyce Baker. They are to be married tomorrow. 1st December 1959

June Whitfield and her fiance Tim Aitchison. Full name Timothy Aitchison Picture taken 9th August 1955 June Whitfield is a well known English TV and stage actress

Singer Shirley Bassey with her fiance Kenneth Hume. 26th May 1961

American Pop singer P. P. Arnold with her manager Jim Morrison to whom she is engaged to
American Pop singer P.P. Arnold with her manager Jim Morrison to whom she is engaged to be married October 1968

Formula One World Championship: Mariella Reininghaus, fiancee of Niki Lauda Ferrari
Mariella Reininghaus (AUT), fiancee of Niki Lauda (AUT) Ferrari, sews patches onto his overalls at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel. South African Grand Prix, Rd 2, Kyalami, South Africa, 30 March 1974

George Formby and fiancee Pat Howsen of Preston. She is wearing the huge solitaire diamond ring on her engagement finger. George is wearing his usual smile. 13th February 1961

King George V, Queen Mary, Prince George, Princess Marina... at Balmoral in 1934, (1951)
King George V, Queen Mary, Prince George, Princess Marina and her parents at Balmoral in 1934, (1951). Group portrait at the royal residence of Balmoral in Scotland

Young couple resting on lawn, (B&W)

Social gathering in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Social gathering of friends and family to prepare for a wedding in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in which the guests put together leaves, flowers and coins to throw over the couple at the wedding

Princess Clementine of Belgium (1872-1955) with fiance, Prince Victor Napoleon (1862-1926), outdoor reportage photograph whilst visiting Empress Eugenie

Olive MacLeod, c. 1910
Olive MacLeod (b.1886) who travelled to West Africa in 1910 in order to find answers regarding the death of her fiance, Boyd Alexander. The insets show Mrs. P.A. Talbot (top left) and Mr. P.A

DEAD FIANCE DANCES
The spirit of an engaged girl who died before marriage dances at night until her fiance dies

OLIVE MACLEOD IN AFRICA
When her fiance dies exploring Central Africa, she travels there, lays flowers on his grave, then she too explores, discovers the source of the Mao-Kabi river Date: 1911-1912

FOLKLORE/WILI
Wilis are the spirits of unfortunate girls : this one, who died before her marriage, is seen dancing every night until her fiance dies and joins her

A Visit to his Fiancee (oil on canvas)
XMB43216 A Visit to his Fiancee (oil on canvas) by Loubon, Emile (1809-63); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France; (add.info.: by Emile Loubon)

The Engagement (oil on panel)
471495 The Engagement (oil on panel) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533); 30x32 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

193-0082114 What a sacrifice!, plate 14 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81633 193-0082114 What a sacrifice!, plate 14 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 20.3x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Betrothal Portrait
SCG53409 Betrothal Portrait by Swedish School; Private Collection; Swedish, out of copyright

Jessica Taylor, Kevin Pietersen Fiance Celebrates Reaching 200 England V West Indies England V West Indies Headingley, Leeds, England 26 May 2007 Date: 26 May 2007

Tiger Woods Mum & Fiance Watch British Open, St.Andrews British Open, St.Andrews St.Andrews, Scotland 23 July 2000 Date: 23 July 2000

Ben Curtis With Fiance, Candice Open Champion, Royal St.Georges The Open Championship The Open, Royal St.George S, Sandwich, Kent 20 July 2003 Date: 20 July 2003

Shaun Murphy & Fiance Clare Embassy World Champion 2005 Embassy World Championship The Crucible Theatre, Sheffield 04 May 2005 Date: 04 May 2005

Continence of Scipio, 1650-55 (oil on canvas)
3545945 Continence of Scipio, 1650-55 (oil on canvas) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); 133x168 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Continence of Scipio)

The Bricklayers Arms Station, 7th March 1863, from
939149 The Bricklayers Arms Station, 7th March 1863, from A Memorial of the Marriage of Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark, pub

A duel between an engaged couple in Italy (colour litho)
2779598 A duel between an engaged couple in Italy (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A duel between an engaged couple in Italy)

Front cover of The Sketch featuring engaged couple, actress Frances Doble, and sir Anthony Lindsay-Hogg wearing rather bizarre and ill-advised costume

Celebration of an Engagement in Alsace, 1901 (colour litho)
CHT293658 Celebration of an Engagement in Alsace, 1901 (colour litho) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Testing a New Fiance (litho)
5217731 Testing a New Fiance (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testing a New Fiance)

Miss Sylvia Storey, Countess Poulett
Countess Poulett, formerly stage star Miss Sylvia Storey, photographed after the announcement of her engagement to Major Percy Hansen

Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles
Seperate photographs of Viscount Lascelles and his fiance HRH Princess Mary on the front cover of the Sketch after the announcement of their betrothal

Cartoon portrait, Prince Henry of Battenberg (1858-1896), who had just become engaged to Princess Beatrice, youngest child of Queen Victoria (they married in the summer of 1885)

Norah Blaney and her fiance Basil Hughes, 1932
A famous stage favourite and her fiancÚ║áMiss Norah Blaney and Mr Basil Hughes. Date: 1932

Soldier reunited with his fiancee, Alsace, France
Soldier reunited with his fiancÚÑáafter the First World War, Alsace, France. He is wearing the uniform of the Chasseurs Alpins

King Alfonso XIII of Spain and his fiancee, later consort
King Alfonso XIII of Spain and his fiancÚѼ later his consort, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg. They were engaged in 1906 and married the same year. Date: circa 1906

The marriage of the son of the Bey of Tunis (colour litho)
2795735 The marriage of the son of the Bey of Tunis (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The marriage of the son of the Bey of Tunis)

The Continence of Major Scipio (237-183 BC) (oil on canvas)
PWI93854 The Continence of Major Scipio (237-183 BC) (oil on canvas) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); 127.6x115 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Italian, out of copyright

We will, fair queen, up to the mountains top, And mark the musical confusion Of
STC418765 We will, fair queen, up to the mountains top, And mark the musical confusion Of hounds and echo in conjunction, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare

Princess Nicholas of Greece, King George V, Princess Marina, Prince George
708762 Princess Nicholas of Greece, King George V, Princess Marina, Prince George, Queen Mary and Prince Nicholas of Greece

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"Fiance: A Journey of Love and Commitment Through Time" In 1947, Queen Elizabeth II and Philip embarked on a lifelong journey as they became engaged, setting the stage for a royal love story. On the 15th of August in 1958, Tommy Steele and his fiancee Ann Donoghue shared their joy with the world, embracing their future together. Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones captured hearts with their enchanting engagement photo alongside Queen Mother, creating an iconic moment in history. The captivating image of Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong Jones showcased the promise of everlasting love that would soon unfold before our eyes. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, found solace in his fiance's embrace during challenging times, reminding us that love is a source of strength. April - at Chateau de Dourdan in the 15th century - reminds us that engagements have been celebrated throughout centuries as couples prepared to embark on their life journey together. "A German Present or the Lovers Token" from 1816 beautifully illustrates how even centuries ago, couples exchanged symbols of affection to commemorate their commitment. Jeff Lynne's heartfelt lyrics echoed through time as he serenaded his beloved while celebrating their engagement with The Electric Light Orchestra's enchanting melodies. Amidst social gatherings in Amsterdam, Netherlands, countless couples toasted to new beginnings as they eagerly anticipated walking down life's path hand-in-hand with their fiances by their side. Princess Clementine of Belgium radiated happiness alongside her fiance Prince Victor Napoleon while visiting Empress Eugenie—an idyllic moment forever captured on film at Farnborough estate. Olive MacLeod exuded grace and elegance in this c1910 portrait—a testament to timeless beauty that transcends generations when two souls find each other amidst life’s chaos.