The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with high-quality images that are fit for a queen. Honor Her Majesty’s extraordinary 70-year reign with powerful photos of the 2022 jubilee celebration in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. Step into the past with historic photos of British royalty and nostalgic images from pre... Read more

Jewellery in the shape of crowns and crossed swords, a suede-covered shopping list, and a book-mark, both bearing crowns, are on sale at Farmer and Co. Ltd., Sydney. May 15, 1953.

Miniature Bells For Coronation Souvenirs. Miss Doreen Smith, aged 22, of South Norwood, surrounded by hundreds of the miniature bells, which she is cleaning and inspecting. At the foundry of Messrs. Gillett & Johnston, Ltd., in Croydon, miniature bells are being cast from metal obtained from bells which were cast in the time of Queen Elizabeth I. They are perfect replicas and have a Coronation inscription. February 17, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

A bracelet of medallions, with the Queen's head on the centre one. Nearly fifty British firms turning out Coronation souvenirs got a special pat on the back yesterday. Their souvenirs were picked as the "prize winners" among the 800-odd articles already approved by the Coronation Souvenirs Committee of the Council of Industrial Design. The committee has given the fifty firms a special "merit award" - an extra seal which will he fixed to the certificate of approval - because it felt there was such a wide gap between the best souvenirs and those which only just scraped on to the approved list. January 26, 1953. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Bought ***** from the manufacturers in England and flown out by air, this plaque, now on display on the 1st floor of the David Jones George Street Store, is the third of a series of 25 issued to commemorate the Coronation of Elizabeth II. It is the first to be released outside England and the only one in Australia. (The first was presented to the Duke of Edinburgh in November last year by the Raleigh Industries, England. Made from the finest Royal Grown Derby china it measures 14i by 10i inches and features a colored portrait of Queen Elizabeth bordered in gold and white and hand-painted by R.E. Hague, one of England's highest paid artists. June 5, 1953. (Photo by David Jones Ltd.).

Coronation Fashion For Britain. Two of the beautiful soarbes - among the many new fashions designed specially for Coronation year in Britain. On left is shown scenes and places famous in English history arid the genealogical tree of the Royal Houses since William the Conqueror: On right scenes from the Dominions and also from the last Coronation ceremony. November 7, 1952. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

A Coronation Loving Cup, of which only a thousand are being made, is here being admired by 22-year-old Margaret Timmis, a figure artist, at the Royal Doulton Potteries, Burslem, Staffordshire. The Loving Cup, 10½ inches high and hand-painted, was specially designed for the Coronation by Mr. C.J. Noke, Royal Doulton Art Director. On the side shown, it bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II framed by a background of Windsor Castle. The decoration also includes the Royal Standard and the Union Jack, the whole being surmounted by the Royal coat of arms. November 18, 1952.

David Jones: Leather covered wallet and travel Diary for Coronation Travellers and a red suede case for playing cards bearing pictures of Elizabeth and Phillip. April 30, 1953.

Queen's Coronation Robe Embroidered in London. Working on the embroidery of the Queen's Coronation robe at the Royal School of Needlework today. At left of table is Miss Violet Wise of Finchley, who worked on the Queen Mother's Coronation robe. Standing at right is the Head of the Workroom, Miss Rhoda Rasey (of Kingsbury). Miss M. Evans (Kensington), who also worked on the Queen Mother's robe; and Miss Margaret Bartlett of Leatherhad (nearest *****). February 11, 1953.

Coronation Bracelets Are Commonwealth Gift Revival After Four Centuries. Probably for the first time since the Coronation of Edward VI in 1547, the Sovereign is to be invested with the Armills, or Bracelets (among the most ancient royal emblems) at the Coronation in Westminster Abbey, London, on June 2. New Armills (design of which is shown here), a Commonwealth gift to the Queen, will be used at the ceremony instead of the existing ones, which were made for the Coronation of Charles II in 1661. April 15, 1953.

The Festive Appearance of Parliament Square. A general view of the decorated Coronation stands in Parliament Square, overlooked by Big Ben. With the erection of Coronation Stands and decorations, Parliament Square has acquired a very un-Parliamentary appearance. In fact, the vast, canvas-covered stands are rather reminiscent of the old jousting arenas where medieval knights met in combat. Over the holiday weekend thousands of sightseers have been making their Pilgrimage round London, for the time being the centre of she world, where the festive appearance of old familiar places hold a promise of the unrivalled pageantry to come. May 25, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

The Nerve Centre For Coronation T.V. The scene in the temporary central main control room with monitor screens, which will record from the various points where television cameras are in operation, The centre screen in the top row (un-named) is for checking the Quality of picture being received by viewers. A temporary main central control for television has been set up in Broadcasting House to deal with the televising of the Coronation. May 28, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Weaving The Velvet For The Queen's Coronation Robe. The fabric is being woven on the hand loom by Miss Lily Lee (who wove the coronation robe for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother.). The Royal purple velvet for the Queen's coronation robe is being made by Messrs Warner and sons. Ltd, at New Mills. Braintree, Essex, England, who made the velvet for the coronation robe of King George VI. Velvet making is a highly specialized branch of silk weaving and the fine rich fabric for the royal robes is only woven on hand looms.. (less expensive velvet materials are made on power looms). November 18, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Helps Weave Velvet For Queen's Coronation Robe. Mrs. Hilda Calver at work at Braintree mills to-day. Weavers began to-day (Tuesday) the half-a-yard a day task of making the 20 yards of velvet for the Queen's Coronation robe, at the New Mills of Warner & Sons, Limited, at Braintree, Essex. The velvet, all silk, will be 21 inches wide. It is being woven by Miss Lilly Lee, who wove the Coronation Robe for Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, and Mrs. Hilda Carver. November 18, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Models of The Coronation Route on View. Model of a general view of Buckingham Palace, showing the Stands erected. The Mall is on the right. A Conference was held this morning at Church House Assembly Hall, Westminster, when the Minister of Works, the Rt. Hon. David Eccles, M.P., gave details of the scheme for decoration of the Coronation route, for which the Ministry of Works is responsible. A number of models and drawing were on view. February 17, 1953. (Photo by Fox Photos).

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The Queen's Coronation robe, heavy and magnificent, is draped to full effect at the Crowning Robes Exhibition in Queen's Hall, Parliament House, today. Robes and symbols which have figured in the Coronations of British Kings and Queens for many generations will be on show until March 23. March 17, 1954.

Front of The Sunday Sun Coronation medal shows charming engraving of her Majesty the Queen. April 5, 1953.

Flags By The Mile - For Coronation. Union Jacks that will give colour to Coronation day celebrations are finished by workers at a Rochford, Essex, factory. From the roof hang other banners, bearing the Crown and cipher. At work on the table are - left - Shipley Wellington (Rochford); and Brenda McGrath (Southend). At right of table - Jean Cushen (Eastwood) and Rita McGrath (Southend). January 12, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

The Queen At Epsom. This afternoon's picture from Epsom shows The Queen who wore a petal hat and a mink stole over her shoulders, before the start of the Derby. Her entry, Landau, was un-placed. June 2, 1954.

Queen Elizabeth II, meets with World War II veterans and their families at the D-Day National Commemoration, Portsmouth, England, June 5, 2019 (BSLOC_2019_6_214)

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Afternoon tea served with an assortment of cakes

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Slice of Victoria Sponge Cake with Fork

Woman holding British flag in hand

British Union Jack flags against a blue sky.

England, East Sussex, Eastbourne, The Annual Airbourne Air Show, The Red Arrows

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace for the Trooping of the Colour Ceremony June 2012

Flags on road, Buckingham Palace, The Mall, Southwark, London, London region, London, England, Great Britain, Europe

Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II arriving on the SS Gothic, during her coronation world tour, Auckland, New Zealand. Dated 1954

Union Jack flag in the Mall, London

Union Jack Bunting over the High Street at Pateley Bridge in Nidderdale North Yorkshire England.

The Red Arrows captured at Falmouth in Cornwall.

Vintage tea cups and sandwiches on cakestand prepared for afternoon tea

UK, London, young woman looking at a souvenir stall

United Kingdom, London, mug with the flag of the United Kingdom also known as the Union Jack

Enthusiastic woman with afro wearing heart-shape glasses

Female fan of the Queen with Union Jack flags on her head, Trooping the Colour, annual military parade to celebrate the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II...

Carriage with Queen Elizabeth II. and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Trooping the Colour, annual military parade to celebrate the birthday of Queen...

Carriage with Queen Elizabeth II. and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Trooping the Colour, annual military parade to celebrate the birthday of Queen...

Carriage with Queen Elizabeth II. and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Trooping the Colour, annual military parade to celebrate the birthday of Queen...

Union Jack over a turret in the Tower of London - England.

Union Jacks decorating Regent Street in Central London, London, UK

Union Jacks decorating Regent Street in Central London, London, UK

Lemonade fruity flag tray bake cake

Individual Victoria sandwich

Champagne glasses and buntings.

Lady's evening handbag in carrickmacross (Irish) lace on a black background with the wording ER 1953 worked into the pattern. The handbag was seen in ...

Caucasian girl with United Kingdom flag painted on face

Cutout image of Queen Elizabeth II in phonebox at street party to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in Swinbrook in the Cotswolds, UK

Street party with Union Jack flags and bunting to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Swinbrook in The Cotswolds, UK

Street party with Union Jack flags and bunting to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Swinbrook in The Cotswolds, UK

Union Jack flags painted on nails as patriotic gesture for jubilee celebrations in the UK

Wales, Anglesey, Valley. A Union Jack Hawk taxiing.

Union Jack flags on pork pies as patriotic gesture for jubilee street party celebrations in the UK

UK, United Kingdom, Europe, Great Britain, Britain, England, Kent, Dover, Dover Castle, Castle, historical, Castles, Union Jack, Flag, Flags, English ...

Icing on cake in union jack design as part of village celebration of the queen's diamond jubilee;Great wilbraham cambridgeshire england

Uk, England, Union Jacks In Front Of Buckingham Palace; London

Flags hanging from city buildings

Little girl holding up flag

England, London, Madame Tussauds, Waxwork Display of Members of The British Royal Family

England, London, Madame Tussauds, Waxwork Display of Queen Elizabeth II

Union Jack mugs on a tourist souvenir stall

UK, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, England, Europe, London, Oxford Street, Union Jack, Bunting, Flags, Selfridges

England, West Sussex, Goodwood. A series of Union Jack flags on top of a marquee at Goodwood revival.

England, London, Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, London, UK, 3rd June 2012. Spirit of Chartwell Royal Barge with the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh aboard proceeds along the River Thames, taken from Tower Bridge.

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace at the Trooping of the Colour Ceremony June 2012

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh on the Balcony of Buckingham Palace at the Trooping of the Colour Ceremony June 2012

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip leave from Buckingham Palace at the Trooping of the Colour Ceremony June 2012

England, Gloucestershire, Fairford. The Red Arrows team breaking from formation at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford 2011.

Union Jack flags fly in front of London's Big Ben, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

London cab wearing the Union Jack

England, Essex, Thaxted. A Union flag and bunting on the front of a house in Thaxted.

England, London, Wimbledon. HRH Queen Elizabeth II waves to the crowd from the royal box during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2010.

England, Berkshire, Ascot. HRH Queen Elizabeth II waving to the crowd from her carriage in the Royal procession during day two of Royal Ascot 2010.

England, Berkshire, Ascot. HRH Queen Elizabeth II waving to the crowd from her carriage in the Royal procession during day two of Royal Ascot 2010.

England, London, Westminster. Union Flag hanging from a flag pole on the Royal Wedding route outside Buckingham Palace with the golden statue representing Victory on top of the Victoria Memorial in the background.

England, London, The Mall. View down The Mall towards Buckingham Palace with Union flags lining the route of the Royal Wedding.

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