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John I - JOHN I of Portugal, called " of Happy Memory" (1357 - 1433)
CUL4868138 John I - JOHN I of Portugal, called " of Happy Memory" (1357 - 1433). King of Portugal and Algarve (1385-1433)

Alphonse III, known as the Boulonnais - AFONSO (Alfonso) III of Portugal, called " the Bolognian"
CUL4868020 Alphonse III, known as the Boulonnais - AFONSO (Alfonso) III of Portugal, called " the Bolognian" (1210 - 1279). King of Portugal and Algarve (1248-1279)

Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1583. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4656294 Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1583. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates," London, 1865

Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers
3480612 Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers; (add.info.: Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers ('halcyons')

The Emperor of China in embroidered robes and hat with peacock feather seated on his throne
FLO4723338 The Emperor of China in embroidered robes and hat with peacock feather seated on his throne. Handcoloured woodcut by Mercier after an illustration by Pannemaker from Auguste Wahlen's

A knight performing homage to a king, 1100. The kind sits on a throne and holds orb and sceptre
FLO4678244 A knight performing homage to a king, 1100. The kind sits on a throne and holds orb and sceptre, while the knight kneels before him in mascled chainmail armour with sword

Costumes of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs as gods including Amon Ra with sceptre
FLO4620908 Costumes of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs as gods including Amon Ra with sceptre, from bas-reliefs in the temple of Herodotus

King Eric IX the Saint of Sweden and his consort Queen Christina of Denmark
FLO4623147 King Eric IX the Saint of Sweden and his consort Queen Christina of Denmark. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Scrantoni from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Chinese hats, sceptres and flags. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's
FLO4622262 Chinese hats, sceptres and flags. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329566 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Coronation of Napoleon I, 2 December 1804. Napoleon in his coronation robes. Hand-coloured engraving
543746 Coronation of Napoleon I, 2 December 1804. Napoleon in his coronation robes. Hand-coloured engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Victorian tourists examining the royal jewelry in the Crown Jewel Room, Tower of London
FLO4669676 Victorian tourists examining the royal jewelry in the Crown Jewel Room, Tower of London. Steel engraving by Henry Melville after an illustration by Llewellyn Jewitt from London Interiors

German costumes of the early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912586 German costumes of the early 13th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: German costumes of the early 13th century)

Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of
FLO4705559 Count of Flanders, 1582. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Roma, goddess of the city of Rome, from a monument in the Capitoline Museums, Musei Capitolini
FLO4704481 Roma, goddess of the city of Rome, from a monument in the Capitoline Museums, Musei Capitolini. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Creon, King of Corinth, in Greek regal costume with diadem. King Agamemnon in chamys with sceptre and parazonium
FLO4703753 Creon, King of Corinth, in Greek regal costume with diadem. King Agamemnon in chamys with sceptre and parazonium (dagger)

Denis I, called "The Farmer" (1261 - 1325). King of Portugal and Algarve (1261-1325)
CUL4868067 Denis I, called "The Farmer" (1261 - 1325). King of Portugal and Algarve (1261-1325). Detail in portraits of the kings of Portugal. Genealogia de los Reyes de Espana. 1463

Alfonso IV, known as the Brave - AFONSO (Alfonso) IV of Portugal, called " the Brave" (1291 - 1357)
CUL4868092 Alfonso IV, known as the Brave - AFONSO (Alfonso) IV of Portugal, called " the Brave" (1291 - 1357). King of Portugal and Algarve (1325-1357)

Pepin king of France, Carolingian dynasty, copperplate engraving from Stahlheim, 1840s (engraving)
UTD4919733 Pepin king of France, Carolingian dynasty, copperplate engraving from Stahlheim, 1840s (engraving); (add.info.: Pepin III dit le Bref (714-768), roi des Francs - Pepin

The Coronation of the Virgin. Late 15 th century. Colmar. (painting)
8711200 The Coronation of the Virgin. Late 15 th century. Colmar. (painting); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum. The Coronation of the Virgin in Heaven. Holy Trinity)

The rival queens or a political heat for Rege & Grege, 1789
1574985 The rival queens or a political heat for Rege & Grege, 1789; (add.info.: The rival queens or a political heat for Rege & Grege)

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Patrona Bavariae (colour litho)
8656065 Patrona Bavariae (colour litho) by Candid, Peter (Pieter de Witte) (1548-1628); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patrona Bavariae. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

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Amedee IX de Savoie dit le Bienheureux 1435-1472 - Duke Amadeus IX of Savoy - Anonymous - 18th century - Oil on canvas
UIG5328873 Amedee IX de Savoie dit le Bienheureux 1435-1472 - Duke Amadeus IX of Savoy - Anonymous - 18th century - Oil on canvas; 202x117 cm; Reggia di Venaria Reale, Italy; Fine Art Images/UIG.

King Dagobert I, ca 1900 (illustration)
7422800 King Dagobert I, ca 1900 (illustration); (add.info.: History. France. Dagobert I, king of Franks. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); © Archives Charmet.

Ferdinand I, known as Le Beau - FERNANDO I of Portugal, called " the Handsome" (1345 - 1383)
CUL4868117 Ferdinand I, known as Le Beau - FERNANDO I of Portugal, called " the Handsome" (1345 - 1383). King of Portugal and Algarve (1367-1383)

Median king and Persian king seated on a throne and holding a sceptre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert
FLO4704211 Median king and Persian king seated on a throne and holding a sceptre. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

council of Paris led by merovingian king Chilperic 1st (539-584), illumination from "Grandes chroniques de France
1743019 council of Paris led by merovingian king Chilperic 1st (539-584), illumination from "Grandes chroniques de France) 15th century; (add.info)

Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut)
535062 Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630800 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crown Jewels, Tower of London (coloured photo)
8655967 Crown Jewels, Tower of London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Jewels, Tower of London)

Sancho II of Portugal, known as the Pious - SANCHO II of Portugal, named " the Caped" (1207 - 1248)
CUL4867992 Sancho II of Portugal, known as the Pious - SANCHO II of Portugal, named " the Caped" (1207 - 1248). King of Portugal (1223-1248). Detail in portraits of the kings of Portugal

An Egyptian king or pharaoh and an Egyptian man in full dress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703390 An Egyptian king or pharaoh and an Egyptian man in full dress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Chinese imperial throne and sceptre, Qing dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio
FLO4622297 Chinese imperial throne and sceptre, Qing dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Sultan Selim II Mest (the Drunk) or Sari (the Blond) (1524-1574) - Selim II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
FLO4686361 Sultan Selim II Mest (the Drunk) or Sari (the Blond) (1524-1574) - Selim II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, after Abraham de Bruyn

clothes worn by French emperor Napoleon 1st for his coronation december 02, 1804
1748263 clothes worn by French emperor Napoleon 1st for his coronation december 02, 1804; (add.info.: clothes worn by French emperor Napoleon 1st for his coronation december 02)

Napoleon I, coronation, 1804 (engraving)
2163955 Napoleon I, coronation, 1804 (engraving); (add.info.: History. Napoleon I of France, during his coronation in Paris, Dec. , 12, 1804. Engraving, France, 1804.); Photo © CCI.

Louis XV (1710-1774) French king in 1715-1774, wearing coronation suit, engraving
1758164 Louis XV (1710-1774) French king in 1715-1774, wearing coronation suit, engraving; (add.info.: Louis XV (1710-1774) French king in 1715-1774, wearing coronation suit

The Virgin and Child adored by Saint Louis, King of France, c.1665 (oil on canvas)
397592 The Virgin and Child adored by Saint Louis, King of France, c.1665 (oil on canvas) by Coello, Claudio (1642-93); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: By Claudio Coello).

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"The Sceptre: A Symbol of Power and Majesty Throughout History" From the eerie tales spun by Alfred Bestall in "The Ghost Story" to the grandeur of Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930, the sceptre has always held a significant place in history. Dating back centuries, this regal symbol has been adorned with intricate designs like the Russian Imperial Eagle or featured alongside majestic royal crowns. Even automobiles like the Humber they have borrowed its name to evoke a sense of elegance and authority. In moments that define nations, such as Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, the sceptre takes center stage among Britain's illustrious Coronation Regalia. It represents not only power and glory but also Christian faith—a potent combination captured beautifully in Saint Michael Archangel's Byzantine icon from fourteenth-century Greece. Throughout time, notable figures like King Canute (Cnut) have wielded this emblematic staff as they ruled over vast territories. And no crown is complete without it; just look at The Imperial State Crown or The Kings Orb and Sceptre from 1937—both testaments to its enduring significance. The sceptre stands tall as one of humanity's most recognizable symbols of authority—a testament to our fascination with power and majesty throughout history.