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Duke Of York Collection

"The Duke of York: A Royal Legacy Through Time" Step into the rich history of the Duke of York, a title that has been held by prominent figures throughout the ages

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910. Creator: Henry Payne

Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910. Creator: Henry Payne
Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Newmarket Race Course, 1940

Newmarket Race Course, 1940. Racing in Newmarket was first recorded in the time of James I. Charles II was known to attend races on Newmarket Heath with his brother, the future James II

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Inaugural train, on RHDR 5 August 1926

Inaugural train, on RHDR 5 August 1926
The Duke of York at New Romney having driven the inaugural train on The Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, hauled by " Northern Chief" from The Duke of Yorks bridge a distance of 1.5 miles

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward

The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII
973055 The Houses of York and Lancaster, their Origin and Re-Union, Genealogy of the Kings from Edward III to Henry VII, with their Armorial Bearings and Badges (coloured engraving)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Kings Orb and Sceptre, 1937. Creator: Unknown

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]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Lochiels Charge at Killycrankie, 27 July 1689, (c1880)

Lochiels Charge at Killycrankie, 27 July 1689, (c1880). The Battle of Killiecrankie was fought between Highland Scottish clans supporting King James II and VII

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century()

Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Artist: Brown
Queen Margaret placing a paper crown on the head of the Duke of York, c1450-c1460 (18th century(?)). Margaret of Anjou (1430-1482), Queen Consort of Henry VI of England with Richard Plantagenet

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Queen consorts crowned in Westminster Abbey, 1937

Queen consorts crowned in Westminster Abbey, 1937. The central portrait is Elizabeth, Queen Consort of George VI. The others, clockwise from top are: Alexandra, Consort of Edward VII; Isabel

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Royal Family in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Winsor, 1946. Artist: Lisa Sheridan

The Royal Family in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Winsor, 1946. Artist: Lisa Sheridan
The Royal Family in the grounds of the Royal Lodge, Winsor, 1946. King George VI (1895-1952) with his family: his wife Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Front cover of The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923

Front cover of The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923. Commemorating the wedding of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon and the Duke of York (the future King George VI)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Study of the Duke of York, 1923. Artist: John Singer Sargent

Study of the Duke of York, 1923. Artist: John Singer Sargent
Study of the Duke of York, 1923. A gift to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon from the American Ambassador. A print from The Illustrated London News Wedding Number, 28th April 1923

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Clothing during the Reigns of Charles I and II, and James II, (1640-1686), 1903, (1937)

Clothing during the Reigns of Charles I and II, and James II, (1640-1686), 1903, (1937). From " History of American Costume - Book One 1607-1800", by Elisabeth McClellan

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Portrait of Samuel Sewall, in periwig and long coat, c1700-1720, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Samuel Sewall, in periwig and long coat, c1700-1720, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Samuel Sewall, Governor and Judge of Massachusetts Colony, showing the periwig and long coat of the reign of James II, c1700-1720, (1937)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). Creator: Unknown

King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). Creator: Unknown
King George Vs Silver Jubilee, 1935, (1937). The Duke and Duchess of York with their children Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose and the Duke and Duchess of Kent leaving St

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Coronation Scot, L. M. S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940

Coronation Scot, L. M. S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940
Coronation Scot, L.M.S. leaving Watford Tunnel, 1940. It was inaugurated in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and ran until the start of World War II in 1939

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920)

The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: George VI, Admiral of the Fleet in the Royal Navy, 1936

George VI, Admiral of the Fleet in the Royal Navy, 1936. The future King George VI (1895-1902) served in the Navy from 1910 until 1918

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Our Future Kings, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York at Sandringham (engraving)

Our Future Kings, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York at Sandringham (engraving)
1604503 Our Future Kings, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York at Sandringham (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Future Kings)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937

Beneath the Quadriga, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Study of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, 1923. Artist: John Singer Sargent

Study of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, 1923. Artist: John Singer Sargent
Study of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, 1923. Presented to her by Prince Paul of Serbia as a wedding present prior to her marriage to the Duke of York, the future King George VI

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: James II, 1935

James II, 1935. King James II of England and VII of Scotland (1633-1701) became King of England, King of Scots, and King of Ireland from 6 February 1685

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: James II and Mary of Modena, (1907)

James II and Mary of Modena, (1907). James II (1633-1701) and Mary of Modena (1658-1718), his second wife

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Duke and Duchess of York at charity golf match to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease

Duke and Duchess of York at charity golf match to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease at Wentworth with Prioncess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie August 1996

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Duke of York and Nicholas of Russia, 1893

Duke of York and Nicholas of Russia, 1893
1573994 Duke of York and Nicholas of Russia, 1893; (add.info.: Portrait of King George V (1865 - 1936) and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868 - 1918)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The facade of the Duke of York's School

The facade of the Duke of York's School
5616542 The facade of the Duke of York's School; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the facade of the Duke of York's School, Chelsea. Dated 19th Century)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The facade of the Duke of York's School

The facade of the Duke of York's School
5616539 The facade of the Duke of York's School; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the facade of the Duke of York's School, Chelsea. Dated 19th Century)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: King Richard III taking Richard, Duke of York from his mother's arms, 1860 (engraving)

King Richard III taking Richard, Duke of York from his mother's arms, 1860 (engraving)
1579554 King Richard III taking Richard, Duke of York from his mother's arms, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of King Richard III taking Richard, Duke of York from his mother's arms)

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Duke of York making a speech before the House of Lords, with portraits of the Dukes of

The Duke of York making a speech before the House of Lords, with portraits of the Dukes of Gloucester, Wellington
FLO4619160 The Duke of York making a speech before the House of Lords, with portraits of the Dukes of Gloucester, Wellington, Devonshire, earls, lords and bishops, etc

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room

King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room, Brighton Pavilion
FLO4618915 King George IV with Princess Augusta and the Duke of York entertaining guests in the Yellow Room, Brighton Pavilion

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: British royal family, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

British royal family, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
British royal family, between c1915 and c1920. Shows members of the British royal family including: (left to right) Albert (later George VI), George, Duke of Kent; Queen Mary of Teck, Henry

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: James II (1633-1701), later king of England, at a young age, 1645-1655. Creator: Louis du Guernier

James II (1633-1701), later king of England, at a young age, 1645-1655. Creator: Louis du Guernier
James II (1633-1701), later king of England, at a young age, 1645-1655. Miniature

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: James II (1633-1701), later King of England, as a young man, 1656. Creator: Louis du Guernier

James II (1633-1701), later King of England, as a young man, 1656. Creator: Louis du Guernier
James II (1633-1701), later King of England, as a young man, 1656. Miniature

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: 'Richard III and the Children of Edward IV.' - from a painting by Richard Stilke, 1860

"Richard III and the Children of Edward IV." - from a painting by Richard Stilke, 1860. Creator: Unknown
"Richard III and the Children of Edward IV." - from a painting by Richard Stilke, 1860. M. Stilke...has paid especial attention to the writings of our immortal Shakspeare;

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: En Belgique delivree; L'entrée des souverains belges a Bruxelles, le 22 novembre: place... 1918

En Belgique delivree; L'entrée des souverains belges a Bruxelles, le 22 novembre: place... 1918. Creator: Unknown
En Belgique delivree; L'entree des souverains belges a Bruxelles, le 22 novembre: place de la Nation, le roi et la reine assistant au defile des troupes, 1918

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: His Majesty King George VI, 1937. Creator: Unknown

His Majesty King George VI, 1937. Creator: Unknown
His Majesty King George VI, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Dublin, 1897, (c1900). Creator: W.D

The Visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Dublin, 1897, (c1900). Creator: W.D
The Visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Dublin, 1897, (c1900). The future King George V and his wife Mary of Teck on a royal visit to Ireland, ...touring the distressful country for three weeks

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Prince James of England, 1660. Creator: Simon Luttichuys

Prince James of England, 1660. Creator: Simon Luttichuys
Prince James of England, 1660

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, between Kings James II and William III, 12 July 1690, 1690-1733

The Battle of the Boyne, Ireland, between Kings James II and William III, 12 July 1690, 1690-1733

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: 'Naval Battle between Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter and the Duke of York on the 'Royal Prince' durin

"Naval Battle between Michiel Adriaensz de Ruyter and the Duke of York on the "Royal Prince" during the Battle of Solebay, 7 June 1672: episode from the Third Anglo-Dutch War"

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Le 'Combattant Inconnu' Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses...1920

Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses...1920
Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses fils, le prince de Galles et le duc d'York, devant le cercueil, 1920

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Royal Family on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The Royal Family on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Royal Family on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Homeward Bound Through Trafalgar Square, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

Homeward Bound Through Trafalgar Square, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Homeward Bound Through Trafalgar Square, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The King and Queen Leaving Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Leaving Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Leaving Westminster Abbey, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937

The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937

The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Crowned King George VI Seated on the Coronation Chair, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The King and Queen Approaching Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The King and Queen Approaching Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The King and Queen Approaching Westminster Abbey, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: The Crowning of King George VI, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

The Crowning of King George VI, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
The Crowning of King George VI, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]

Background imageDuke Of York Collection: Princess Elizabeth Arriving at Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London

Princess Elizabeth Arriving at Westminster Abbey, 1937. Creator: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Princess Elizabeth Arriving at Westminster Abbey, 1937. From "The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth". [The Photochrom Co. Ltd. London, 1937 ]



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"The Duke of York: A Royal Legacy Through Time" Step into the rich history of the Duke of York, a title that has been held by prominent figures throughout the ages. From its origins to its enduring significance, this caption explores the multifaceted nature of this esteemed position. At Newmarket Race Course in 1940, amidst thundering hooves and cheering crowds, the Duke of York's presence added an air of regality to the prestigious event. His passion for equestrian pursuits mirrored his predecessors' love for horses and their involvement in sporting endeavors. Delving deeper into history, "The Houses of York and Lancaster" publication from 1926 sheds light on how these two influential families intertwined through marriage and conflict. This genealogical masterpiece showcases their heraldic symbols and badges, encapsulating centuries-old rivalries culminating in a union that shaped England's destiny. Inaugurating a new era was the inaugural train ride on RHDR (Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway) on August 5th, 1926. The Duke's presence symbolized progress as he embarked upon this modern mode of transportation with grace and dignity. Adorned with King George V's Orb and Sceptre in 1937, we witness a moment where tradition meets contemporary royalty. These timeless artifacts represent power passed down through generations – a reminder that each Duke carries forward an illustrious legacy rooted in monarchy. A glimpse into family life reveals heartwarming scenes at Sandringham estate where future kings Prince Charles and the Duke of York spent cherished moments together. These engraved images capture their innocence while hinting at their destinies as heirs to the throne. Celebrations were aplenty during King George V's Silver Jubilee in 1935 when people rejoiced under his benevolent rule. Amongst them stood our beloved Duke - an embodiment of loyalty towards his fatherland alongside fellow countrymen who celebrated a reign marked by progress and unity.