Ceremonial Collection (page 9)

Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Jereed. Traditonal sport of Turks
Ottoman Empire. Turkish Jereed. Traditional sport of Turks played since centuries form the times of Turkic States. Engraving by Lemaitre, H. Lalaisse and Chaillot

Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or of Malta. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Bali Dancer's Sacrament
This painting portrays a side profile view of a kneeling woman wearing a ceremonial costume, with her hands placed together in a sacramental pose, she is a Balinese dancer from Indonesia

Nigel, A Zulu
A portrait oil painting of Nigel, a muscular Zulu man, wearing a black and white striped wrap which reveals a bare shoulder and half torso

The Traditional Japanese tea ceremony (Chanoyu). Date: circa 1920s

Proclaiming King Edward VII at St. James's Palace
Coronation - Proclaiming King Edward VII at St. James's Palace, January 24, 1901. Date: 1901

King George V in Highland ceremonial military attire
King George V (1865-1936) in Highland ceremonial military attire. Date: circa 1910s

King George VI in Highland Military uniform
King George VI (1895-1952) in Highland Military uniform (photograph likely taken when the King was Duke of York, circa mid-1920s). Date: circa 1920s

King Edward VIII - postcard portrait
King Edward VIII (1894-1972) - King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire and Emperor of India from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year

The British Royal Family - From left to right: Queen Mary (1867-1953), Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), Prince Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII)

King George V - Ceremonial attire
King George V (1865-1936) - King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India - in ceremonial attire. Date: circa 1910s

King George V - Commemorative Coronation postcard
King George V (1865-1936) on the Coronation Chair - Commemorative Coronation postcard. George and Mary's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 22 June 1911. Date: 1911

George V - Silver Jubilee Procession at Victoria Memorial
George V - Silver Jubilee Procession passing the Queen Victoria Memorial before Buckingham Palace, London. Date: 1935

White Star Line, decorative endpapers, presentation book
White Star Line, decorative endpapers of presentation book. Extremely rare T.H. Ismay hardbound volume presented to the managers

British sentry and children Date: 1900

Beatification of Joan of Arc, St. Peter's
A ceremony for the beatification of Saint Joan of Arc in St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome. Beatification is the process of the Catholic Church posthumously recognising a person's entrance into

Amateur Japanese Fair, Newcastle
An amateur Japanese fair at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. We see men and women in a mock japanese garden compex, wearing kimonos and with fans, umbrellas

Burmese Tug of War
Depiction of a game of tug of war in Burma (Myanmar). In Burma, tug of war has important cultural origins - it is used both as a sort of raindance

King George V in uniform Date: 1935

The Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice by Leandro Bassano
Leandro Bassano (1557-1622). Italian mannerist painter. The Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice. Detail. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Knight of the Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece in ceremonial dress. Chivalry order founded in 1429 by Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy. Chromolithography

Knight of the Order of Montesa. Ceremonial costume
Knight of the Order of Saint Mary of Montesa and St. George of Alfama or Order of Montesa. Military order established by King Jaime II of Aragon in 1317 to take the place of the Order of the Temple

Minister Secretary of the three Orders of Charles III, Noble Ladies of Queen Maria Luisa and Isabella the Catholic, wearing the insignia of this rank and the ceremonial dress of Commander of Number

Knight of the Order of Alcantara in ceremonial dress. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Knight of the Order of Santiago wearing ceremonial dress. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or Malta
Grand Prior of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem or of Malta. Chromolithography. Historia de las Ordenes de Caballeria y de las Condecoraciones Espanolas

Wooden anthropomorphic figure. Chimu culture
Wooden anthropomorphic figure. There were idols and depictions of ancestors In the temples and shrines. Chimu culture. Late Intermediate Horizon (1000-1470 AD). Peru. Museum of the Americas

Incense burner (Sahumador). Silver. 19th century. Argentina. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

South Australian Cushion Design
A simple, self-contained design for a cushion, from a ceremonial frontlet by South Alligator River, South Australia. Date: circa 1925

Captain Colin Duncan
A portrait oil painting of Captain Colin Duncan, wearing his ceremonial uniform. Date: circa 1924

King George VI inspecting the Yeomen of the Guard
King George VI (1895-1952) inspecting the Yeomen of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The Yeomen are under the Captaincy of Arthur Chichester, Colonel The Lord Templemore (1880-1953). Date: 1939

Winston Churchill at St James's Palace
Winston Churchill (1874-1965) attending the first court of King George V at St James's Palace. Churchill had been appointed Home Secretary earlier in the year. Date: 1910

Decorated Ceremonial Indian Elephant

The Life Guards - The Drummer and Band in State Dress. The silver kettledrums presented by William IV are richly ornamented with the Royal Arms

Army Kettledrums, 1st Life Guards Date: 1894

Shinto Religious Dance - Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Field Marshal August von Mackensen, German army officer
Field Marshal August von Mackensen (1849-1945), German Army officer, seen here in later life in full ceremonial uniform, including a death's head on his hat. Date: circa 1930s

Changing of the Guard, St James's Palace, London
Changing of the Guard at St James's Palace, Central London. The colours are tied with black crepe in honour of the recent death of King Edward VII. Date: 1910

Aleister Crowley (1875 - 1947), English occultist, philosopher, ceremonial magician, working magic

The Coronation of Mary, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
4 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

On the Eve of Christmas, Knecht Ruprecht Visits the Family and the Children, 1880, Germany
1900s, 19th-century, 4 people, archive, black, black-and-white, black-white, celebrate, celebrating, celebrations, ceremonial, ceremonialy, characteristic, childlike, children, christian

Prosit Neujahr, Family calls a greeting to the neighbours, 1880, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 4 people, black, black-and-white, black-white, call, calling, celebrate, celebrating, celebrations, ceremonial, ceremonialy, characteristic, childlike, children, contemporary

Easter customs in Lower Bavaria, playing with Easter eggs, planting consecrated wooden crosses and palm willows
1900s, 19th-century, activities, activity, assorted, baked goods, bakery products, bayern, black, black-and-white, black-white, celebrate, celebrating, celebrations, ceremonial, ceremonialy

Palm Sunday in Ragusa, Italy, 1876, Historic, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century artwork
1900s, 19th-century, attraction, attractions, beginning of spring, black, black-and-white, black-white, celebrate, celebrating, celebrations, ceremonial, ceremonialy, characteristic, contemporary

New Year's greeting on a country road, two carriages, sleighs, have met on the road
1900s, 19th-century, 2, 5 people, activities, activity, atmospheric, black, black-and-white, black-white, carry, celebrate, celebrating, celebrations, ceremonial, ceremonialy, characteristic

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 1895, 1896, winter landscape in the mountains with a small church, symbolism
1900s, 19th-century, allegories, allegory, alpine landscape, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, celebrate, celebrating, celebrations, ceremonial, ceremonialy, characteristic

Easter Morning in the Countryside of East Prussia, 1895, Germany, Historical
1900s, 19th-century, arts, celebrate, celebrating, celebrations, ceremonial, ceremonialy, childlike, content, contented, contentment, countryside, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, early

Palm Sunday in Vienna, Austria, selling consecrated palm branches in front of the church, 1898, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, belief, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, celebrate, celebrating, celebrations, ceremonial, ceremonialy, christian, church building, churches

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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.