Foreign Secretary Collection

The Royal Society (engraving)
1046913 The Royal Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Society, a Portrait Group of some of the Most Distinguished Fellows)

Lord John Russell
3585554 Lord John Russell; (add.info.: Lord John Russell, 1792-1878. On the defeat of Robert Peel in 1846, Russell became Prime Minister in his place)

Lord John Russell, 1850
3585534 Lord John Russell, 1850; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, (1792 - 1878), known as Lord John Russell before 1861

Lord John Russell, 1854
3585532 Lord John Russell, 1854; (add.info.: Lord John Russell (1792-1878). English statesman, In February 1854 he introduced a new Reform Bill, but had to withdraw it in April of the same year

Henry John Temple (1784-1865)
864469 Henry John Temple (1784-1865); (add.info.: Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) English politician

Lord John Russell, 1838
3585533 Lord John Russell, 1838; (add.info.: Lord John Russell (1792-1878). English statesman, 1838.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lord John Russell, 1850
3585535 Lord John Russell, 1850; (add.info.: John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, (1792 - 1878), known as Lord John Russell before 1861

Lord Palmerston making the ministerial statement on Dano-German Affairs..., 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Lord Palmerston making the ministerial statement on Dano-German Affairs in the House of Commons on Monday, 1864. 'Every seat in the body of the house, and the very steps in each gangway

Earl Russell at the opening of the North London Working-men's Exhibition, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Earl Russell at the opening of the North London Working-men's Exhibition, [Agricultural Hall, Islington], 1864. Foreign Secretary Russell said that the working classes of London were

Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston inaugurating the statue of the late Sir G. C. Lewis at Hereford, 1864. The British prime minister unveils a statue by Carlo Marochetti. 'The figure is cast in bronze, and is 7 ft

Residence of the Earl of Clarendon, at Paris, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Residence of the Earl of Clarendon, at Paris, 1856. Official residence of the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Sir Edward Grey, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Sir Edward Grey, c1900. British politician, Foreign Secretary. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Presentation of the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour to the Sultan, at Constantinople, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honour to the Sultan, at Constantinople, 1856. Monsieur...Thouvenel went in great state from the French Embassy to the Palace of Tcheragan

Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Banquet to Her Majesty's Ministers at the Mansion House, 1857....the Lord Mayor entertained [future British prime minister] Lord Palmerston in the Egyptian Hall...The company included his

Baron von Manteuffel, Prussian Plenipotentiary at the Peace Conference, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Baron von Manteuffel, Prussian Plenipotentiary at the Peace Conference, 1856. At the eleventh hour Prussia has been invited to join the Peace Congress at Paris

Plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference: The Earl of Clarendon (England), Baron de Bourqueney (Fra Creator: Unknown)
Plenipotentiaries at the Peace Conference: The Earl of Clarendon (England), Baron de Bourqueney (France), 1856. Well versed in the politics of Europe and of England

'Face a L'agresseur, La séance historique du 3 aout 1914 a la Chambre des Communes, 1914. Creator: Samuel Begg
'Face a L'agresseur, La seance historique du 3 aout 1914 a la Chambre des Communes, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. Creator: William Heath
A Frontispiece to the New Red Book, published June 13, 1816. John Bull: Well you have got it all, Pray what do you all do for it'; Napoleon

Allied Commission To U.S. Seated On Lawn: Viviani And Balfour, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Allied Commission To U.S
Allied Commission To U.S. Seated On Lawn: Viviani And Balfour, 1917. Dignitaries of the British & French War Commissions for World War I visit the home of George Washington

Allied Commission To U.S. At Mount Vernon - In Groups Stolling About Grounds... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Commission To U.S. At Mount Vernon - In Groups Strolling About Grounds, Most Important Persons Only: Lansing; Viviani; Balfour; Joffre; Chocheprat, 1917

Allied Commission To U.S. At Mount Vernon, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Allied Commission To U.S
Allied Commission To U.S. At Mount Vernon, 1917. Viviani, French Minister of Justice, and British foreign secretary Arthur Balfour during a visit to the home of George Washington by the British &

William Jennings Bryan with Dr. L. Muller of Brazil, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. William Jennings Bryan with Dr. L
William Jennings Bryan with Dr. L. Muller of Brazil, 1913. Rep. from Nebraska, 1891-1895; Secretary of State, 1913-1915. Dr. Lauro Severiano Muller, Brazilian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Grand Banquet to Viscount Palmerston by the Reform Club, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Grand Banquet to Viscount Palmerston by the Reform Club, [London], 1850. Dinner in honour of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

Lieutenant-General Joseph von Radowitz, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant-General Joseph von Radowitz, 1850. Portrait of Prussian statesman, general and Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph von Radowitz

The Viscountess Palmerston's Assembly - The Saloon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Viscountess Palmerston's Assembly - The Saloon, 1850. London gathering hosted by the wife of Lord Palmerston, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Palmerston, G.C.B. - from the picture by John Partridge, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Lord Viscount Palmerston, G.C.B. - from the picture by John Partridge, 1850. Our likeness is from the beautiful Portrait by Partridge, presented to Lady Palmerston, on Saturday

The opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The opening of the Hartley Institution at Southampton by Lord Palmerston: arrival of His Lordship at the Institution, 1862

The Award of Prizes at the International Exhibition... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Award of Prizes at the International Exhibition: Earl Granville, President of the Royal Commission, reading the address, 1862

Presentation of Lord Palmerston's portrait to the inhabitants of Dover... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Presentation of Lord Palmerston's portrait to the inhabitants of Dover - the Premier addressing the town council in the Maison Dieu Hall

Opening of the International Exhibition: Earl Granville presenting the address to the Duke... 1862
Opening of the International Exhibition: Earl Granville presenting the address to the Duke of Cambridge - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company

The Commissioners of the International Exhibition of 1862. Creator: M Jackson
The Commissioners of the International Exhibition of 1862. Top row: the Duke of Buckingham, Mr. Thomas Baring; centre: Earl Granville; bottom row: Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke and Mr

Dr David Owen with the other three members of the "Gang of Four"
Dr David Owen with the other three members of the " Gang of Four" Left to right William Rodgers, Shirley Williams, Roy Jenkins, David Owen

Right Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, c1810, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Right Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, c1810, (c1884). George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860), British statesman, diplomat Scottish landowner and Peelite

Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Creator: Unknown
Lord Palmerston, c1850, (c1880). Henry John Temple (1784-1865) British statesman who served twice as Prime Minister and dominated British foreign policy from 1830 to 1865

The cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald, 1931, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The cabinet of Ramsay MacDonald, 1931, (1935). British politicians in the newly formed National Government which contained members of the Conservative Party, Liberals

Prince Charming and the Sleeping Beauty, 1912. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
Prince Charming and the Sleeping Beauty, 1912. Prince Charming, representing Sir Edward Grey (lst Viscount of Fallodon) British Foreign Secretary 1905-1916 prepares to wake the sleeping figure of

Sir Stafford Northcote, between 1860 and 1875. Creator: Unknown
Sir Stafford Northcoat [sic], between 1860 and 1875. [British politician Northcote first entered Parliament in 1855 as Conservative MP for Dudley

The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council (engraving)
1058653 The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Conservative Government, a Cabinet Council)

Henry John Temple, 1860-69. Creator: Henry Hering
Henry John Temple, 1860-69. [Portrait of Lord Palmerston, British Prime Minister, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs]. Albumen print

The Life of Sir Moses Montefiore (engraving)
1041035 The Life of Sir Moses Montefiore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of Sir Moses Montefiore)

The Right Honourable the Earl of Iddesleigh (engraving)
1050240 The Right Honourable the Earl of Iddesleigh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable the Earl of Iddesleigh)

Lord Salisburys New Cabinet (b / w photo)
1100001 Lord Salisburys New Cabinet (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Salisburys New Cabinet)

George William Frederick Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon, British statesman and diplomat (litho)
3100153 George William Frederick Villiers, 4th Earl of Clarendon, British statesman and diplomat (litho) by Watkins, John (fl.1840-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arthur James Balfour, 1902 (b / w photo)
5962933 Arthur James Balfour, 1902 (b/w photo) by London Stereoscopic Company (1854-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1st Earl of Balfour 1848-1930) Scottish born philosopher and politician

The Lame leading the Blind, pub. 1832 (coloured engraving)
2958355 The Lame leading the Blind, pub. 1832 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Canning, 1827 (engraving)
811097 Mr Canning, 1827 (engraving) by Hall, Henry Bryan I (1808-84) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Canning, 1827. Engraving by H B Hall.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon, 1920s
3507496 Edward Grey, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon, 1920s by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); (add.info.: Players cigarette card depicting Edward Grey)

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"The Evolution of Foreign Secretaries: From Diplomacy to Leadership" The role of the foreign secretary has been a pivotal one throughout history, shaping the course of nations and international relations. As we delve into the annals of time, we encounter remarkable figures who have held this esteemed position, leaving an indelible mark on British politics. In the early 19th century, The Royal Society's engraving showcases the intellectual prowess required for such a role. Right Hon. George Hamilton Gordon, Earl of Aberdeen, epitomized this intellect as he navigated complex diplomatic waters during his tenure. Lord Palmerston emerges from c1850 in another unknown artist's depiction. His charismatic persona and unwavering determination made him a force to be reckoned with on the global stage. A true statesman whose influence resonates even today. Fast forward to 1931 when Sir Ramsay MacDonald assembled his cabinet amidst challenging times captured in an unknown photographer's lens. This image symbolizes how foreign secretaries became integral members of broader governmental structures rather than mere diplomats. Sir Stafford Northcote remains shrouded in mystery between 1860 and 1875 but stands as a testament to those who served their country quietly yet effectively behind closed doors – guiding Britain through turbulent times without seeking personal acclaim. Henry John Temple takes center stage in Henry Hering's engraving from 1860-69. Known as Lord Palmerston, he exemplified strong leadership skills combined with astute diplomacy – traits that defined successful foreign secretaries for generations to come. The Life of Sir Moses Montefiore engraving reminds us that diversity knows no bounds within this esteemed position. It highlights how individuals like Montefiore shattered barriers by serving as Jewish foreign secretaries while contributing significantly to British diplomacy. The Right Honourable Earl of Iddesleigh graces us with his presence through another captivating engraving – showcasing how aristocracy intertwined seamlessly with political leadership.