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"Capturing the Grandeur: State Occasions Throughout History" "A Majestic Gathering: HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953

Background imageState Occasion Collection: HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton

HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton
HM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953. In selecting six Maids of Honour instead of pages to bear her velvet train throughout

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921

The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921. The future King Edward VIII and his host ride in the howdah of a decorated elephant

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Thai Royal Brooch

Thai Royal Brooch
5304725 Thai Royal Brooch.; (add.info.: Thai Royal Brooch; Late 1890's. The queen wore this belt and accompanying pendant on state occasions)

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Thai Royal Belt

Thai Royal Belt
5304702 Thai Royal Belt.; (add.info.: Thai Royal Belt; Late 1890's. The queen wore this belt and accompanying pendant on state occasions)

Background imageState Occasion Collection: HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton

HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton
HM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953. In selecting six Maids of Honour instead of pages to bear her velvet train throughout

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901

Princess Alexandra... at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, 1901
Princess Alexandra as Queen of England: Her Majesty passing through the Royal Gallery at the opening of King Edward VIIs First Parliament, February 14, 1901

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The Begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921

The Begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921
The begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921. The future King Edward VIII on a royal visit to India

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The Republican Attack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)

The Republican Attack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190455 The Republican Attack, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties

Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties
STC129840 Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties, View of the decorations in front of the Ecole Militaire beside the Champ du Mars, engraved by Francois Aubertin (1783-1821)

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The first distribution of the VC by Queen Victoria, Hyde Park, 26th June 1857

The first distribution of the VC by Queen Victoria, Hyde Park, 26th June 1857
NAM336449 The first distribution of the VC by Queen Victoria, Hyde Park, 26th June 1857, published by Henry Graves and Co

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Interior of the Royal Albert Hall on a State Occasion (engraving)

Interior of the Royal Albert Hall on a State Occasion (engraving)
1105720 Interior of the Royal Albert Hall on a State Occasion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Royal Albert Hall on a State Occasion)

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Queen Victoria passing Westminster Abbey in her Diamond Jubilee Procession

Queen Victoria passing Westminster Abbey in her Diamond Jubilee Procession
498486 Queen Victoria passing Westminster Abbey in her Diamond Jubilee Procession, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Queen Victorias Coach Driving through Cheapside during her Diamond Jubilee

Queen Victorias Coach Driving through Cheapside during her Diamond Jubilee
498424 Queen Victorias Coach Driving through Cheapside during her Diamond Jubilee Procession, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Tiara, gloves and fan, all worn to a ball in honour of Lafayette (1757-1834

Tiara, gloves and fan, all worn to a ball in honour of Lafayette (1757-1834
NYH185446 Tiara, gloves and fan, all worn to a ball in honour of Lafayette (1757-1834) on 14th September 1824 by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Procession passing through King William Street

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Procession passing through King William Street
498425 Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee Procession passing through King William Street, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 22nd June)

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties

Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties
STC129839 Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties, View of the Place de la Concorde, Paris, engraved by Marchand, published 1806 (hand tinted engraving) by Le Coeur

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The Diamond Jubilee Parade Crossing London Bridge, 1897 (b / w photo)

The Diamond Jubilee Parade Crossing London Bridge, 1897 (b / w photo)
498423 The Diamond Jubilee Parade Crossing London Bridge, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageState Occasion Collection: British Gentleman with Group of Eastern Potentates, 1860s. Creator: Unknown

British Gentleman with Group of Eastern Potentates, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
British Gentleman with Group of Eastern Potentates, 1860s

Background imageState Occasion Collection: A State Elephant in all its Trappings, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

A State Elephant in all its Trappings, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A State Elephant in all its Trappings, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Burmese Elephants at the State Entry, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Burmese Elephants at the State Entry, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Burmese Elephants at the State Entry, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The State Entry: A Distinguished Maharaja, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

The State Entry: A Distinguished Maharaja, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
The State Entry: A Distinguished Maharaja, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in the State Coach, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh in the State Coach, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953
HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Duke of Edinburgh in the Gold State Coach, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953

Background imageState Occasion Collection: A state palanquin in a Royal procession, Delhi, India, 1912. Artist: HD Girdwood

A state palanquin in a Royal procession, Delhi, India, 1912. Artist: HD Girdwood
A state palanquin in a Royal procession, Delhi, India, 1912. Stereoscopic image. Detail

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Viceregal staff and his daughter taking part in the elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s

Viceregal staff and his daughter taking part in the elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & Son
Viceregal staff and the Viceroys daughter taking part in the elephant procession, Delhi, India, 1900s.Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Lord and Lady Harding riding an elephant, India, 1913. Artist: HD Girdwood

Lord and Lady Harding riding an elephant, India, 1913. Artist: HD Girdwood
Lord and Lady Harding riding an elephant, India, 1913. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageState Occasion Collection: An elephant outside the railway station at Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & Son

An elephant outside the railway station at Delhi, India, 1900s. Artist: H Hands & Son
An elephant outside the railway station at Delhi, India, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Procession of the Maharajahs, Delhi, India, 1912. Artist: HD Girdwood

Procession of the Maharajahs, Delhi, India, 1912. Artist: HD Girdwood
Procession of the Maharajahs, Delhi, India, 1912. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Background imageState Occasion Collection: State visit of the judges to St Pauls Cathedral, 1875

State visit of the judges to St Pauls Cathedral, 1875. Illustration from the The Graphic, (24 April 1875)

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The Queen opening Parliament, 1846, (1900)

The Queen opening Parliament, 1846, (1900). Queen Victoria, accompanied by Prince Albert, presides over the state opening

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Banquet for the Queen at the Guildhall, London, 1837, (1900)

Banquet for the Queen at the Guildhall, London, 1837, (1900). State occasion in honour of Queen Victoria who came to the throne that year

Background imageState Occasion Collection: King George V and the mayors of the north London boroughs at Marylebone, Silver Jubilee, 1935

King George V and the mayors of the north London boroughs at Marylebone, Silver Jubilee, 1935. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Jubilee cheer for the king and queen, 1935

Jubilee cheer for the king and queen, 1935. Crowds greet King George V and Queen Mary. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imageState Occasion Collection: King George V and Queen Mary in St Pauls Cathedral, Silver Jubilee thanksgiving service, 1935

King George V and Queen Mary in St Pauls Cathedral, Silver Jubilee thanksgiving service, 1935. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imageState Occasion Collection: King George V and Queen Mary on their way to the State Opening of Parliament, c1930s

King George V and Queen Mary on their way to the State Opening of Parliament, c1930s. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Coronation of Louis XV, 1715, (1885). Artist: Moreau

Coronation of Louis XV, 1715, (1885). Artist: Moreau
Coronation of Louis XV, 1715, (1885). Louis (1710-1774) was king of France from 1715 until his death

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The Queen investing the Emperor of the French with the Order of the Garter, 1855, (1888)

The Queen investing the Emperor of the French with the Order of the Garter, 1855, (1888). Queen Victoria decorates Napoleon III, Emperor of the French

Background imageState Occasion Collection: King George V and Queen Mary on their way to St Pauls Cathedral, Silver Jubilee, 1935

King George V and Queen Mary on their way to St Pauls Cathedral, Silver Jubilee, 1935. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The Marriage of Napoleon and Marie-Louise in the Louvre Chapel (colour engraving)

The Marriage of Napoleon and Marie-Louise in the Louvre Chapel (colour engraving)
XIR429070 The Marriage of Napoleon and Marie-Louise in the Louvre Chapel (colour engraving) by Percier, Charles (1764-1838) & Fontaine, Pierre (1762-1853); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The marriage ceremony of Napoleon I and Archduchess Marie-Louis on 2nd April 1810

The marriage ceremony of Napoleon I and Archduchess Marie-Louis on 2nd April 1810
XPH335468 The marriage ceremony of Napoleon I and Archduchess Marie-Louis on 2nd April 1810 (oil on canvas) by Rouget, Georges (1784-1869); Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The Coronation of the Queen (engraving)

The Coronation of the Queen (engraving)
XJF324346 The Coronation of the Queen (engraving) by Hayter, George (1792-1871) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria (1819-1901), Queen of Great Britain

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Christening of the Princess Louise in Buckingham Palace Chapel (engraving)

Christening of the Princess Louise in Buckingham Palace Chapel (engraving)
XJF324345 Christening of the Princess Louise in Buckingham Palace Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Louise (1848-1939)

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Marriage of the Princess Royal (engraving)

Marriage of the Princess Royal (engraving)
XJF324340 Marriage of the Princess Royal (engraving) by Phillip, John (1817-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Victoria (1840-1901), Princess Royal

Background imageState Occasion Collection: British Royal Wedding Memorabilia, 1897 (colour litho)

British Royal Wedding Memorabilia, 1897 (colour litho)
XCF290901 British Royal Wedding Memorabilia, 1897 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageState Occasion Collection: Jubilee Procession in Whitehall, 1887 (b / w photo)

Jubilee Procession in Whitehall, 1887 (b / w photo)
XJF268036 Jubilee Procession in Whitehall, 1887 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageState Occasion Collection: The Visit of Alexander I (1777-1825) to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery, 1821 (oil

The Visit of Alexander I (1777-1825) to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery, 1821 (oil
BAL194491 The Visit of Alexander I (1777-1825) to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery, 1821 (oil on canvas) by Russian School, (19th century); 26x30 cm; Museum of History, Moscow, Russia; Russian



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"Capturing the Grandeur: State Occasions Throughout History" "A Majestic Gathering: HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton" "Cultural Connections: The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921" "Timeless Elegance: HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil Beaton" "Royal Grace and Dignity: Princess Alexandra at the opening of King Edward VII's First Parliament, 1901" "Embracing Traditions: The Begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921" "Celebrating Peace and Unity: Feast on the occasion of the Nuremberg Peace Process in City Hall, 25 September 1649" "Defending Ideals: The Republican Attack - A Powerful Statement from Hannah Humphrey in1795 (hand-coloured etching)" "Sacred Festivals and Imperial Glory Unite. Sacred Festival and Coronation of their Imperial Majesties. " "Honoring Bravery and Valor: The first distribution of VC by Queen Victoria in Hyde Park, 26th June1857. " "Unforgettable Moments at Royal Albert Hall on a State Occasion (engraving). Witnessing History. " "Majestic Jubilee Celebrations. Queen Victoria passing Westminster Abbey in her Diamond Jubilee Procession. " "A Regal Journey through Cheapside. Queen Victoria's Coach Driving during her Diamond Jubilee. " Step into history as we explore these captivating state occasions that have shaped nations and left an indelible mark on our collective memory.