Royalist Collection (page 22)

French Revolution 1791
The Affaire des Poignards ( Affair of the daggers ) - royalist Chevaliers du Poignard attempt a coup at the Palais des Tuileries but are foiled by Lafayette. Date: 28 February 1791

Sir Charles Lucas
SIR CHARLES LUCAS military commander with the Royalist forces during the English Civil War Date: ? - 1648

Sir Basil Brook
SIR BASIL BROOK Soldier, Royalist commander during the Civil War. Date: 1576 - 1646

Charles Bois-Hardy
CHARLES BOIS-HARDY French naval officer who resigned when the Revolution came, took part in royalist counter-plots and was shot in an attack on his home. Date: ? - 1795

Richard Lovelace, Cavalier poet and soldier
Richard Lovelace (1618-1657), English Cavalier poet and soldier. He got involved in politics as a pro-royalist and spent time in prison. His most famous poem is To Althea, From Prison. circa 1650

The Peril of Queen Henrietta Maria
During the English Civil War, Henrietta Maria, queen of Charles I, flees England to the safety of the continent. She hides with her supporters from Parliamentarian ships off the coast

Queen Henrietta Maria flees
During the English Civil War, Henrietta Maria, queen of Charles I, escapes from England. She is sheltered by a bank from the Parliamentarian forces

Othon Deposed
Insurrection expresses popular dissatisfaction with the Bavarian king Otto : royalist troops take Nauplion, but the king will be deposed and flee to Venice

Right-Wing Menace
The Third Republic lives in constant fear of a right-wing coup : police raid the headquarters of the Ligue des Patriotes, a royalist organisation

Forestier Arrested
Colonel Forestier, of the garde nationale, is arrested on suspicion of royalist sympathies

Conspiracy Suspected
The president of the high court, Beranger, questions M Barbes at the chateau de Vincennes, concerning his possible involvement in a royalist conspiracy

Royalist Portraits
To discourage legitimism, portraits of the comte de Chambord, who claims the throne, and his countess, are seized in the atelier of artist Perignon, Paris

Duc D aumale Attacked
Le duc d Aumale, perceived as a representative of the royalist faction, is attacked in the streets of Paris by a Republican mob. Monarchy is distinctly out of fashion !

Messina Occupied
Following a naval bombardment, the port of Messina is invested by the royalist forces of Ferdinando II, king of the Two Sicilies

A Loyal Patriot
A small child, left alone in a rather grand room, waves a flag patriotically at a portrait of Queen Victoria

Vendee Defeat
The Royalist forces are forced to withdraw across the Loire

Vendee Submission
After Napoleon, first consul, offers them an amnesty, the royalist leaders submit to the government : their surrender brings the bitter Vendee struggle to an end

Vendee Noyades
Carrier is the most ruthless of revolutionary commanders : at Nantes he orders royalist prisoners to be thrown into the river - les noyades (drownings) de la Loire

Corfe Castle / Dorset / 30S
CORFE CASTLE It was built by King John and was one of the last Royalist stronghold in the English Civil War

Vendee War - 3
A Breton royalist is arrested by the revolutionaries. Date: circa 1793

Anne and Mazarin
During a (temporary) lull in fighting between the royalist forces and the Frondeurs, the regent, Anne d Autriche, and her unpopulaar minister Mazarin return to Paris

Anti-Papal Demo
At Madrid, a demonstration in front of the home of the papal nuncio protests against the concordat arranged by the royalist government

George Monck &parliament
Former royalist general Monck, recognising that the royalist cause is lost, declares for a free parliament, though Cromwell will never trust his loyalty

Royalists at Palermo
Despite the downfall of Francesco II, king of the Two Sicilies, there is still substantial royalist feeling : royalists disembark at Palermo and enter the city

Basing House Besieged
BASING HOUSE, a strategically located Royalist stronghold, is attacked periodically by the Parliament army : eventually Cromwell takes it and burns it to the ground

Englishman of 1645
A gentleman of royalist sympathies

Ralph, Lord Hopton / Wl
RALPH, first baron HOPTON Royalist statesman and soldier during the Civil War

Rupert at Bristol
BRISTOL Prince Rupert urges his Royalist forces to attack the city

Destruction of Property
GENERAL SCENES The destruction of Royalist property by supporters of Parliament

Newcastle / Cavendish / 1811
WILLIAM CAVENDISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE Royalist & author of works on horsemanship

Newcastle / Cavendish / Dyck
WILLIAM CAVENDISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE Royalist & author of works on horsemanship

George Baron Goring
GEORGE BARON GORING, earl of Norwich. Royalist military commander who defeated Fairfax at Seacroft Moor & commanded the left wing at Marston Moor

Taylor Preaching / C. 1645
The English prelate Jeremy Taylor preaches to the Kings troops. Taylor was chaplain to Laud and Charles I, and took refuge in Wales after the downfall of the Royalist cause

Rupert / Rhine / Mezzotint
PRINCE RUPERT OF THE RHINE son of Friedrich V and Elizabeth Stuart scientist and Royalist general

Newcastle / Bocquet
WILLIAM CAVENDISH DUKE OF NEWCASTLE Royalist & author of works on horsemanship. Seen here wearing an ornate lace collar. Date: 1592 - 1676

Rupert / Rhine / Cochran
PRINCE RUPERT OF THE RHINE son of Friedrich V and Elizabeth Stuart Royalist general

Rupert / Rhine / Honthorst
PRINCE RUPERT OF THE RHINE son of Friedrich V and Elizabeth Stuart Royalist general, when young

Thomas Chaloner Regicide
THOMAS CHALONER Anti-royalist campaigner and regicide, painted in the 1630s

Roger L estrange
SIR ROGER L ESTRANGE royalist imprisoned as a spy but reprieved : journalist. setting up newspapers : writer and translator. with his autograph

Henry Earl Arlington
HENRY BENNET, first earl of ARLINGTON royalist statesman with his autograph

Thomas Cawton
THOMAS CAWTON protestant churchman whose royalist sympathies led him to take refuge in Rotterdam with his autograph

George Monck
GEORGE MONCK, duke of Albemarle - military and naval commander, at first in the royalist but subsequently in the Parliamentary forces. with his autograph

Sir Edward Walker
SIR EDWARD WALKER Royalist statesman, herald and antiquary with his autograph

Sir Edward Nicholas
SIR EDWARD NICHOLAS statesman of royalist sympathies with his autograph

Sir Robert Heath
SIR ROBERT HEATH lawyer and judge of royalist views, who fled to Europe during the Commonwealth with his autograph

Henry 3rd Earl Arundel
HENRY FREDERICK HOWARD, third earl of ARUNDEL (previously Lord Maltravers) statesman, royalist soldier. with his autograph

John Lord Belasyse
JOHN, BARON BELASYSE Royalist soldier, given various offices at the Restoration but had to resign them being a Catholic. with his autograph

Sor Jacob Astley
JACOB, baron ASTLEY Royalist soldier, captured and imprisoned by Parliament with his autograph

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"Royalist: A Journey through British History and Events" Step into the world of the royalists, where history unfolds with tales of bravery, loyalty, and conflict. From the tumultuous English Civil War to iconic landmarks like Harlech Castle, their legacy is deeply intertwined with Britain's past. Intriguing woodcuts like "To Him Pudel, Bite Him Peper" reveal the propaganda used during those turbulent times. These images served as powerful tools in shaping public opinion and rallying support for the royalist cause. The Battle of Naseby stands as a defining moment in history - 1645 marked a turning point when Parliamentarian forces clashed with royalists under King Charles I. Dupuis' masterpiece captures this pivotal event, showcasing its significance even centuries later. As you wander through Stoke pub, an old man shares stories passed down from generations about his ancestors who fought valiantly for king and country. Their unwavering dedication to the crown echoes throughout time. Even advertisements bear witness to their influence - a Birds Custard Powder advertisement from 1902 celebrates Queen Victoria's coronation. It reminds us how deeply rooted royalty was in people's lives and culture. James Graham (1612-1650), known as Marquis of Montrose, emerges as a prominent figure among royalists. His military prowess and strategic brilliance earned him respect amongst his comrades and fear among his enemies. The Siege of Lathom House during the First English Civil War showcases the resilience displayed by loyalists defending their stronghold against parliamentary forces. The courage exhibited here became synonymous with being a royalist. Beyond British shores lies another testament to their enduring spirit - at Ayacucho in 1824, they fought alongside South American patriots against Spanish colonial rule. This battle symbolizes how far-reaching their ideals were beyond national borders. Sir Edward Lake personifies loyalty itself; he remained steadfastly devoted to King Charles II even during his exile.