Queen Mother Collection (page 8)

The Meeting of Marie de Medici and Henry IV at Lyons (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Triumph of Truth (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Triumph of Truth (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Victory at Julich (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Victory at Julich (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Exchange of the Princesses at the Spanish Border. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1622. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642), 1622. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The King and Queen survey bomb damage, Buckingham Palace, London, WWII, 1940. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth looking at the aftermath of a German bombing raid on 11 September 1940 which destroyed

Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon and the Duke of York upon the announcement of their engagement, 1923. Artist: Vandyk
Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon and the Duke of York upon the announcement of their engagement, 1923. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

At The Derby, 1938. King George VI (1895-1952), Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002) and Lord Lonsdale (1857-1944) at the Epsom Derby, 1938. From Flat Racing published by Seeley, Service & Co, Ltd

Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her way to be married at Westminster Abbey, 26 April 1923, (1937). Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon married the Duke of York, the future King George VI

Queen Elizabeth with Princess Elizabeth in 1926, (1937). Artist: John Saint-Helier Lander
Queen Elizabeth with Princess Elizabeth in 1926, (1937). The future Queen Elizabeth II with her mother (1900-2002). A print from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

The Queen Mother at seven years old, 1907 (1937). Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) became the mother of Queen Elizabeth II

Cynosure of All Eyes in the Processions: The State Coach, 1937. King George ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, on 11th December 1936

The Crowning of the Queen Consort, 1937. : The Archbishop Placing the Crown Upon Her Majestys Head. King George ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, 1937. Artist: John Saint-Helier Lander
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, 1937. Elizabeth (1900-2002), Queen Consort of George VI of the United Kingdom. She later became the Queen Mother. From The Illustrated London News, Volume 190

Visit to a Durham Pit, 1936 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York visiting a Durham colliery on 29 July 1936, wearing regulation overalls and scarves

Driving from Crathie Church, 1935 (1937). The Royal Family driving from Crathie Parish Church to Balmoral Castle during King George Vs Silver Jubilee visit to Scotland in August 1935

At Perth, Scotland, 1935 (1937). The Royal Family, on their first royal visit to Perth, Scotland, on 10 August 1935. Card No 46 of 50 from Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for W.D. & H.O

At Royal Tournament, Olympia, 1936 (1937). The Royal Family attending the Royal Tournament held at Olympia, London on 15 May 1935

Arriving at Olympia, 1935 (1937). The Royal Family attending the Royal Tournament held at Olympia, London on 15 May 1935. Card No 41 of 50 from from Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for

The Silver Jubilee, 1935 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in the procession from Buckingham Palace to St Pauls Cathedral to celebrate the Silver

In Edinburgh, 1929 (1937). On 21 May 1929, the Duke and Duchess of York were present for the opening of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at Assembly Hall, Edinburgh

At a Bristol Tobacco Factory, 1928 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York visiting WD & HO Wills tobacco factory in Bristol on 7 July 1928

At Winford Orthopaedic Hospital, 1928 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York in Winford, Somerset, where the Duke of York laid the foundation stone of the Winford Orthopaedic Hospital on 7 July 1928

At Epsom, 1928 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, on 8 June 1928, to see King George Vs filly Scuttle run

Fijians Pay Homage, 1927 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York in Fiji during their tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1927

At Welsh National Eisteddfod, Swansea, 1926 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York were initiated into the fraternity of the Gorsedd of Bards on 3 August 1926 at the Royal Welsh National Eisteddfod

Greeting Maori Guides, 1927 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York greeting Maori guides in Rotorua, New Zealand during their tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1927

Opening of the Federal Parliament, Canberra, 1927 (1937)
Opening of the Federal Parliament, Canberra, 1927, (1937). The Duke of York opened the first parliament to assemble in Canberra, Australia, on 9 May 1927

En Route for Australia and New Zealand, 1927 (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York travelling to Australia and New Zealand on board HMS Renown

Wedding of the King and Queen, 1923 (1937). The wedding of Prince Albert, Duke of York, and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon took place on 26 April 1923 at Westminster Abbey, London

Glamis Castle, c1937 (1937). Glamis Castle, Angus, Scotland, home of the Lyon family since the 14th century. It was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth

HM Queen Elizabeth, c1930 (1937). Portrait of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (1900-2002) when Duchess of York. Card No 3 of 50 from Our King And Queen cigarette cards produced for W.D. & H.O

The Royal Family, c1936 (1937). A portrait of Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002), King George VI (1895-1952), Princess Margaret (1930-2002) and Princess Elizabeth

Princess Margaret Rose, 1930, (1938). Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon (1930-2002), was born Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret Rose of York on 21 August 1930 at Glamis Castle in Scotland

The Queen Presents The Cup, 1937. From The Sphere - Coronation Record Number. [The Sphere, London, 1937]

Lady Elizabeth with Countess of Strathmore and convalescent wounded soldiers, 1916
Lady Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth) with her mother the Countess of Stratmore, with a group of convalescent wounded soldiers, c1916. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses

Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, in a dance lesson with her brother, 1909
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon, later known as Queen Elizabeth during a dance lesson with her brother David, 1909. From Our King & Queen and the Royal Princesses [Odhams Press Ltd

Surprise Drive to Hoxton, 1937. On the day after their coronation King George VI and Queen Elizabeth paid a surprise visit to East and North-East London

The crowning of Queen Elizabeth, wife of King George VI, 1937
The moment of the crowning of Queen Elizabeth, the wife of King George VI, at the coronation at Westminster Abbey, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd

Queen Elizabeth looks on as her husband is crowned on the day of his coronation, 1937
Queen Elizabeth looks on as her husband is crowned on the day of his coronation at Westminster Abbey, 1937. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

Nearing the Abbey, 1937. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth seen arriving at Westminster Abbey for their coronation. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd

The Recognition, 1937. Artists: King George VI, Unknown
The Recognition, 1937. King George VI showing himself to the people on the occasion of his coronation. From The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

The Procession Into The Abbey, 1937. Queen Elizabeths procession moving along the Nave of Westminster Abbey, followed by the procession of her husband King George VI, on the day of their coronation

The Duchess of York, 1935. Ardath cigarette card, from a series of 50 commemorating the Silver Jubilee of King George V, 1935

Glamis Castle, 1937. Glamis Castle was the home of the Lyon family since the 14th century, though the present building dates largely from the 17th century

HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, 1937
HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900-2002), 1937. Card No 2 of 48 from Coronation Souvenir cigarette cards produced for Tournament Cigarettes. [RJ Lea Ltd, Manchester, 1937]

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002), 1937
The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth, 12 May, 1937. Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002) was the Queen Consort of George VI (1895-1952)

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret c. 1935
Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) and Princess Margaret c.1935. From The Pageant of Kingship cigarette card series, issued by Peter Jackson Ltd. 1937

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"The Queen Mother: A Regal Icon of Charm and Grace" In July 1987, the beloved Queen Mother stood behind a pub bar in Stepney, exuding her timeless elegance as she savored a pint of beer. Known for her down-to-earth nature, this moment captured her relishing in the simple pleasures that endeared her to the British people. Before becoming the cherished matriarch of the royal family, Elizabeth Bowes Lyon embarked on an extraordinary journey. Her marriage to Duke of York (later King George VI) in a grand wedding ceremony marked the beginning of their enduring love story. The Kings Orb and Sceptre held during their nuptials symbolized their commitment to duty and monarchy. Throughout history, artists like Sterling Henry Nahum Baron immortalized Her Majesty with breathtaking portraits. One such masterpiece depicted Queen Mother surrounded by her pages in 1953, showcasing both her regal poise and warm affection towards those around her. The year 1937 witnessed significant milestones for both King George VI and his devoted queen consort. As they celebrated King George V's Silver Jubilee together, they also experienced their own coronation at Westminster Abbey – a majestic event that solidified their reign amidst great historical significance. Even during times of turmoil such as World War II, Queen Mother remained steadfast in supporting her countrymen. The iconic image capturing Coronation Scot leaving Watford Tunnel in 1940 showcased not only Britain's resilience but also highlighted how she rallied alongside them as a symbol of hope. Long before ascending to royalty or marrying into it, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon captivated renowned artist John Singer Sargent with her captivating beauty. His stunning studies from 1923 portrayed both Prince Albert (Duke of York) and Lady Elizabeth individually – each revealing glimpses into their personalities that would shape history forever. Not limited to just royalty-related affairs, the Queen Mother recognized individuals who made notable contributions to society.