Ceremonial Collection

Queen Elizabeth II by Pietro Annigoni in the ILN
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and Head of the Commonwealth (born 1926), by Pietro Annigoni 1953. The caption below the image is: ELIZABETH II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, c1953. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Wearing the Nizam of Hyderabad necklace made by Cartier, the George IV State Diadem and the insignia of the Order of the Garter

Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi (1919-1980) Shah of Iran 1941-1979, with his third wife Farah Diba and their son Reza in ceremonial dress in front of throne

The Peasants Wedding, 1568. Bruegel, Pieter, The Elder (1525-1569). Oil on oakwood, 114 x 164 cm

Princess Elizabeth - Attending the Trooping of the Colour
Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) (1926-2022) - Attending the Trooping of the Colour - Taking the Salute. Date: circa 1952

HMS Queen Elizabeth sails into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time
Pictured is Britains future flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth as she sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time

The Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales ) (or simply " Staffords" for short) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales Division

The Coronation Regalia of Britain
The various pieces of regalia used during the Coronation ceremonies of British Kings and Queens. 1. St. Edwards Crown, 2. The Imperial State Crown, 3. Prince of Wales coronet, 4

The Year of the Three British Kings - 1936
The Year of Three British Kings in 1936 - King George V (1865-1936), King Edward VIII (1894-1972) and finally King George VI (1895-1952). Date: 1936

Reconstruction of the Stone circles at Avebury, Wiltshire
Reconstruction (after J. Britton) of the Stone circles at Avebury, Wiltshire - The Great stone circle, it is said, was approached by two avenues of 200 stones each

H. M. Queen Elizabeth II at the Trooping the Colour
H.M.Queen Elizabeth II at the Trooping the Colour Date: 1960s

The Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen
Pictured are members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (HCMR) on the Mall as the Army celebrate the birthday of their Queen

Queen Elizabeth II salutes
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh salute at the gates of Buckingham Palace, at the close of the Trooping of the Colour ceremony. 1953

Coronation Procession, 1953
Double page spread artists impression of the Coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II showing the various military and ceremonial representatives of the UK and Commonwealth

Officers of Arms of the Heralds College, 1952
Participants in the Coronation Ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II. The Officers of Arms of the Heralds College (l to r): Bluemantle, J A Frere; Windsor Herald, R P Graham-Vivian; Richmond Herald

The Coldstream Guards taking over the Colour
circa 1910s

The Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath
Larry Barnes (1926-2011) - Pearly King of Thornton Heath and one of Variety Theatres last specialist acts. Pictured with his Pearly Queen Maggie (1932)

Soldiers Complete Final Rehearsal Ahead of the Queens Birthday Parade
The soldiers line off. Almost fifteen hundred soldiers and officers and 300 military horses, performed precision drill and pageantry to music by the Household Division Bands & Corps of Drums

An ivory mask from Benin, Nigeria worn by the Oba of Benin on ceremonial occasions
This mask was worn by the Oba of Benin at the waist on ceremonial occasions. It represents an ancestor or predecessor

One of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers, nd. Blades shaped like pesh-kabz. Hilts of metal rod, with moulding. Believed to be associated with the indian Mutiny (1857-1859)

Albanian King Zog I
The Albanian King Zog I (1895-1961) - previously Ahmed Zog - initially Prime Minister from 1923 to 1924, then President from January 1925 until 1928 (as depicted here) and on September 1st

Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts - British Military
Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (18321914), Anglo-Irish soldier and one of the most successful commanders of the Victorian era - notable for his actions during the African wars

The Queen arrives in Westminster Abbey (Coronation 1953)
Accompanied by the Bishops of Bath and Wells and Durham, Queen Elizabeth II moves up Westminster Abbey, passing the throne. Date: 1953

Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London on parade outside the keep of the White Tower. Uniform has remained unchanged since the reign of Edward VI

A Ceremonial Occasion at Windsor Castle Date: 1960s

Mayor Making, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. May 1986
The Mayor of Lostwithiel, Ida (Liz) Keast, pictured with the Mace and Oar used on ceremonial occasions and carried by the Town Sergeant and Sergeant at Arms

Queen Victoria opening Parliament 1886
Queen Victoria opening Parliament, Lord Chancellor Baron Halsbury reading the Queens speech at Westminster Palace, London. Date: 21st January 1886

Standing stones. This is Castlerigg Stone Circle, Cumbria, England. It is on the level top of a hill in the Lake District

TLINGIT NATIVE AMERICAN, c1906. Kaw-Claa, a Tlingit Native American woman, in full potlatch dancing costume. Photograph, c1906

7-Branch Candlestick
Ceremonial objects : The GOLDEN CANDLESTICK (Menorah) with seven branches, used in the Temple at Jerusalem, is shown to the prophet Zechariah by an angel

George Iv / Players / 42 / 50
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND In ceremonial military dress

King George Iv / Thompson
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND Head & shoulders vignette portrait wearing ceremonial robes Date: 1762 - 1830

Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year Ceremony Date: circa 1910s

HMS Exmouth - Royal Navy predreadnought battleship
HMS Exmouth - a Duncan class predreadnought battleship of the Royal Navy. HMS Exmouth was launched in August 1901 and served as a flagship for various fleets including the Mediterranean Fleet

Prehistoric ceremonial lines of stones, Merrivale, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Scots Guards marching to a State Ceremonial
The Scots Guards - The Regiment marching to a State Ceremonial. Date: circa 1910s

Officer of Royal Regiment of Artillery (1879) in undress uniform with sword and undress sabretache. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Lieutenant of the Royal Horse Artillery in Full Dress. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Opening of the Colchester Oyster Fishery
Ceremonial scene at the opening of the annual Colchester Oyster Fishery. On the first Friday of September the Mayor of Colchester, the Town Clerk

The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Drums of the Royal Marines Band Service
The drums of the Royal Marines Band Service. The Royal Marines Band Service is world renowned for the quality of its music, visual splendour and meticulous attention to detail on parade

Eugene Manet on the Isle of Wight, 1875, by Berthe Morisot
Berthe Morisot (1841-1895). French Impressionist painter. Eug?¨ne Manet on the Isle of Wight, 1875. Marmottan Monet Museum. Paris. France

Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

Bass Drummer of the Northumberland Fusiliers in his traditional ceremonial costume, featuring the whole skin of a leopard Date: circa 1910s

Silver Jubilee portrait, 1977
A Silver Jubilee portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Imperial State Crown. Date: 1977

The Queen salutes on horseback
The Queen salutes whilst taking part in the Birthday Parade at Buckingham Palace after the ceremonial Trooping of the Colour. She wears the uniform of the Grenadier Guards. Date: 1956

The Crown Regalia - 1953 Coronation
Illustrations of the Crown Regalia, along with descriptions of their individual roles in the Coronation ceremony. Includes the Crown of St

NATIVE AMERICAN CHIEFS. Six tribal chiefs, in ceremonial attire. Left to right: Little Plume (Piegan), Buckskin Charley (Ute), Geronimo (Chiricahua Apache), Quanah Parker (Comanche)

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"Ceremonial: A Glimpse into the Grandeur and Tradition" Step into a world of regality and splendor as we explore the captivating realm events. From the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Pietro Annigoni in the ILN to her majestic presence during her coronation procession in 1953, these moments capture the essence of royal grandeur. Delve into history with "The Year of Three British Kings - 1936, " a significant period that witnessed three monarchs ascend to the throne within a single year. The Staffordshire Regiment stands tall, epitomizing honor and bravery on their ceremonial march. Witness HMS Queen Elizabeth's triumphant return to Portsmouth, marking its first arrival at its home port. The Pearly King and Queen of Thornton Heath showcase London's vibrant culture through their intricate pearl-adorned outfits, symbolizing community spirit. Marvel at one of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers, representing courage and faith within this ancient religion. Experience Avebury's mystical stone circles reconstructed in Wiltshire, transporting you back to an era steeped in mystery and spirituality. Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts' military prowess shines through as he commands respect on the battlefield. Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi exudes elegance alongside his third wife Farah Diba; together they embody grace amidst political turmoil. These glimpses into ceremonial occasions remind us of our shared heritage and traditions that have shaped nations throughout time. Let us cherish these moments where pageantry meets significance—a testament to human history woven with threads of pomp and circumstance.