Sovereign Collection

Daily Sketch Coronation Number 1953 Queen Elizabeth II
Front cover of The Daily Sketch Coronation Number featuring a portrait of the new monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Great Seal of Edward VII, modelling by Frank Bowcher, c. 1904 (wax)
1220227 Great Seal of Edward VII, modelling by Frank Bowcher, c.1904 (wax) by De Saulles, George William (1862-1903); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant

1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review
A panoramic view showing the berthing arrangements made for the Review of the Fleet at Spithead by King George V to celebrate his Silver Jubilee

Royal crowns and sceptre
Symbols of imperial Majesty: St Edwards Crown, with 444 precious stones, remains one of the senior Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, being the official coronation crown

Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary consort, George V wearing the Imperial State Crown, and Royal Purple Robe of State

King George VI in Coronation Robes by Albert Collings
Portrait of King George VI by the portrait painter Albert Collings. Collings originally painted the picture for the Coronation of King Edward VIII but, after the Abdication, repainted the face

King Edward VIII as Admiral of the Fleet by John St. Helier
King Edward VIII (1894-1972), later Duke of Windsor, painted by John St. Helier Lander in the robes of Admiral of the Fleet and as Sovereign of The Order of the Garter

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO190175 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

HMS Royal Sovereign, British battleship
HMS Royal Sovereign, British Revenge class battleship, launched 1915, served in the First World War and part of the Second World War

Ataturk and Amanullah Khan in a rowing boat - 1928
Exceptionally rare postcard from May 1928 showing Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (18811938), President of Turkey, pictured in a rowing boat with the Sovereign of Afghanistan

Edward I (1239 - 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots

Imperial State Crown that George IV, was crowned 1821
Imperial State Crown that George IV was crowned, on July 1821, also William IV, 40 cm (16 in) tall, encrusted with 12, 314 diamonds with the traditional de-lis

Royal Sovereign light ship off Eastbourne, Sussex
Royal Sovereign light ship seven miles off Eastbourne, Sussex. It was later replaced by a lighthouse. Date: 1966

The Signing of the Japanese Peace Treaty, San Francisco, 195
Photograph showing Shigeru Yoshida, the Japanese Premier, signing the Peace Treaty at San Francisco, 4th September 1951. This treaty, signed by 48 other countries of the United Nations

Imperial State Crown of George I, was crowned 1714
Imperial State Crown that George I was crowned, on 20 October 1714, showing the large spinel ruby which belonged to the Black Prince set in the front Cross-Patee

Battle Of Breitenfeld
The First Battle of Breitenfeld, one of the battles fought during the Thirty Years War (1618 - 1648), fought 17th September 1631 near the village of Breitenfeld, Saxony, now a suburb of Leipzig

Front cover of The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Celebrations Number
HJA248924 Front cover of The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Celebrations Number, 11th May 1935 (colour litho) by English School

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by Bryan de Grineau
Spectacular illustration by ILN special artist, Bryan de Grineau, showing the supreme moment of the Coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey when the Archbishop of Canterbury

Bullion Office. Bank of England. Chopper for Light Sovereign
Engraving of a mechanical chopper used to deface gold coins, which were under weight. In June 1842 the Bank of England recalled millions of gold sovereigns which through wear had lost weight

Chapel Royal, St James
The Chapel Royal at St James Palace, London, is an establishment in the Royal Household serving the spiritual needs of the sovereign of the British royal family

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
3025917 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marharajah Sher Singh, from The Kingdom of the Punjab, its Rulers and Chiefs
NAM310606 Marharajah Sher Singh, from The Kingdom of the Punjab, its Rulers and Chiefs, volume I, a volume of 27 watercolour studies by an unidentified Indian artist

The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804
NCO190174 The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver (Plate 2d) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1804 (etching with engraving & w/c on paper) by Gillray

Imperial State Crown of George II, was crowned 1727
Imperial State Crown that George II was crowned, on October 1727, this was George Is state crown, the arches were pulled upwards surmounted by 440 brilliant set jewels with the fleur-de-lis

The Queen in the Scottish National Service in St. Giles Cath
The newly-crowned Queen Elizabeth II, attends the Scottish National Service of Dedication and Thanksgiving at the High Kirk of Edinburgh (St Giles Cathedral)

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Sovereign Weighi
Engraving of elaborate machinery used for weighing gold coins, to ensure that the coins weight is exactly right. Members of the public are observing the process

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Box of the Sover
Engraving of the Exterior of the Sovereign Weighing Machine at the Bank of England

The Weighing Office at the Bank of England. Enlarged View of
Engraving of a detail of the Sovereign weighing machine invented by Mr Bate to deal with the crisis in light gold coinage in the early eighteen forties

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II takes the salute on Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall at the Annual Trooping of the Colour Parade in celebration of her Official Birthday. 14th June 1969

King Amanullah of Afghanistan
Amanullah Khan - King of Afghanistan (1892-1960). The King and Queen Souriya visited London in March 1928. Date: 1928

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth enthroned and crowned in Westminster Abbey, 12th May 1937. The King holds the Orb and Sovereigns Sceptre and wears the Imperial State Crown

Portrait of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh Ii, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3609997 Portrait of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh Ii, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Bhartpur Badam Singh, Rajasthan, India
3609996 Portrait of Maharaja Bhartpur Badam Singh, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Fateh Singh, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
3609994 Portrait of Maharaja Fateh Singh, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Udai Singh, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
3609984 Portrait of Maharaja Udai Singh, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Rao Jodhaji, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
3609983 Portrait of Rao Jodhaji, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mumtaz Mahal on Paper
3609967 Miniature Painting of Mumtaz Mahal on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Vibhas, Nathdwara School
3610075 Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Vibhas, Nathdwara School by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Mali Guro, Nathdwara School
3610055 Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Mali Guro, Nathdwara School by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Jaisalmar Jaswant Singh, India
3609990 Portrait of Maharaja Jaisalmar Jaswant Singh, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Emperor Shah Jahan on Paper
3609965 Miniature Painting of Emperor Shah Jahan on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Painting of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan on Ivory
3609962 Painting of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Paper, Dhala Maru, Rajasthan, India
3609952 Miniature Painting on Paper, Dhala Maru, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Sarang, Nathdwara School
3610071 Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Sarang, Nathdwara School by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Vairadhi, Nathdwara School
3610065 Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Vairadhi, Nathdwara School by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Kando, Nathdwara School
3610054 Miniature Painting on Paper, Ragini Kando, Nathdwara School by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Painting of Rao Bikhaji Ruler, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
3610034 Painting of Rao Bikhaji Ruler, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
3609998 Portrait of Maharaja Ganga Singh, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

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"Sovereign: A Symbol of Power and Majesty" In the Daily Sketch Coronation Number of 1953, Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne was celebrated, adorned with royal crowns and sceptre, embodying the essence of sovereignty. The 1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review showcased a majestic display of naval power, reminding us that even in times of celebration, sovereigns command respect and admiration. Illustrations like "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, " published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803, depict how monarchs have captivated our imaginations throughout history with their grandeur and authority. Albert Collings' portrayal captures King George VI donning his Coronation Robes, exemplifying regal elegance befitting a sovereign ruler. John St. Helier's artwork immortalizes King Edward VIII as Admiral of the Fleet—a testament to how they can excel not only on land but also at sea. The Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary marked a momentous occasion when two individuals were anointed as sovereign leaders together—united in their duty to govern with wisdom and grace. HMS Royal Sovereign stands tall as a British battleship—an embodiment of strength underpinning national sovereignty during times fraught with challenges. A rowing boat brought Ataturk and Amanullah Khan together in 1928—an unexpected meeting between two great leaders symbolizing diplomacy amidst nations asserting their own sovereignties. Off Eastbourne's Sussex coast stood the Royal Sovereign light ship—a beacon guiding ships safely through treacherous waters—reminding us that sovereignty extends beyond borders into safeguarding lives at sea. The Imperial State Crown worn by George IV during his coronation ceremony in 1821 represents the pinnacle of regal opulence—a tangible reminder that monarchy is steeped in centuries-old traditions upheld by successive sovereigns.