Royal State Visits

Black and white images of royal family members at state functions, displaying formal outfits and significant ceremonial events, characterized by grandeur and historical significance.

Photograph of Princess Elizabeth (1926-) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-) on their wedding day. Dated 20th Century

Anefo photo collection. State visit Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard to West Germany. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in the town hall of Bonn. October 26, 1971. Bonn, West Germany

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag, Opening States General, Royal Family on Balcony Palace Lange Voorhout. September 19, 1972. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1966 in The Hague. Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus leave Palace Lange Voorhout. September 20, 1966. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1969. The royal family on the balcony of the Lange Voorhout palace; Prince Bernhard, Queen Juliana, Mr. Pieter van Vollenhoven and Princess Margriet. September 16, 1969. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1985, General; Beatrix (front), Prince Claus leave golden carriage. September 17, 1985

In 1911 the future King Edward VIII was invested in Caernarfon Castle in Wales. The Investiture of the Prince of Wales is the ceremony marking formal acknowledgement of a newly-created Prince of Wales.

Photograph of Princess Elizabeth (1926-) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-) on their wedding day. Dated 20th Century

Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April, inauguration in the new church; Queen Beatrix during Es Deeding, Close. April 30, 1980

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag. Majesty Prince Claus Throne Speech. September 19, 1989. Hague, South Holland

H. M. Queen Elizabeth II And H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh - The Queen is wearing a pale pink evening gown of needlework lace over tulle, with the blue ribbon and star of the garter, and with it a Russian fringe design diamond necklace (A wedding present from the city of London), diamond drop earrings and two diamond bangles.The diamond drop brooch at the top of the blue ribbon is a family heirloom and has been worn by Queen Mary. April 26, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Anefo photo collection. State visit Swedish royal couple to the Netherlands; Staatsfoto Swedish royal couple et al. October 25, 1976

The coronation of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, London. Queen Elizabeth II, with the Duke of Edinburgh, at Buckingham Palace shortly after their return from Westminster Abbey

The Lord Mayor And Lady Mayoress of London: Sir Rupert and Lady De La Bere -- The Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress of London portrayed at Mansion House. This formal study taken in the Banqueting Hall shows the Lord Mayor in his official robes and the Lady Mayoress in evening dress. January 1, 1953. (Photo by Tom Blau, Camera Press).

King And Queen Of Sweden On State Visit To Britain.Photo Shows. King Gustav of Sweden, Right, in Conversation with Queen Elizabeth on Victoria Embankment, Near Westminster Pier, As They Await The Arrival of Their Carriages for The Processional Drive to Buckingham Palace. Queen Elizabeth Wore A Pale Yellow Dress, Patterned with Black, and A Wide Petalled Mat to Match. King Gustav and Queen Louise of Sweden Were Met at Westminster Pier By her Majesty Queen Elisabeth, This Afternoon, The Swedish Monarch and Queen Louise are on A State Visit to Britain. June 28, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd)

The Queen Chats With Johnnie Ray -- The Queen stops for a word with American singer Johnnie Ray as she meets the stars after last night's Royal Command Variety Performance at the Victoria Palace, London. Next to Johnnie Ray are singer Ruby Murray (left) and Doretta Morrow and Alfred Drake, the stars of 'Kismet'. November 08, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

RVD / Royal House photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard, standing in Palace Soestdijk, 1971. 1971. Baarn, Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April, after abdication, Beatrix and PR published. Juliana on balcony of palace on the dam, backgrote. Claus and Bernhard. April 30, 1980

A close-up of their Majesties in their striking Garter robes. The King wore naval uniform beneath his robe. Garter Service. The King and Queen last week attended a service for the Knights of the Garter in St. George's chapel. Windsor Castle - the first in two years. May 02, 1950.

Montgomery's Son Married - Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery leaving St. Mary's Cathedral with Mrs. Charles Connell, mother of the Bride.Yesterday at St. Mary's Cathedral Glasgow, 24-years-old Mr. David Montgomery, son and heir of Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery, married 25-year-old Miss Mary Connell.Mounted police had to keep back the large crowds which gathered outside the Cathedral to cheer the couple, and the Field Marshal.The bride wore a gown of heavy cream satin. March 18, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).

A Famous Grandfather -- Left to right: Mrs. Winston Churchill, Mrs. Soames with the baby, Mr. Winston Churchill, and Mr. Christopher Soames, leaving Westerham Church after the ceremony. The infant son of Mr. Christopher Soames and Mrs. Soames - formerly Miss Mary Churchill daughter of Mr. and Winston Churchill - was christened at Westerham (Kent) Parish Church. The baby was named Arthur Nicholas Winston. March 28, 1948. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

Anefo photo collection. Fiance couple at the Council of State, after the left Dr. Beel and Cort van der Linden, Princess Beatrix and Claus. 30 June 1965

Anefo photo collection. Second day of the royal visit to Belgium, arrival and visit to Plantijnmuseum, v.L.n.R. Prince Albert, Princess Paola, Princess Beatrix. May 31, 1960. Belgium

Elizabeth II, daughter of George VI was proclaimed queen in 1953. Her coronation was the first major royal event to be televised. Date: 1953

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix Prince Claus guests wedding Princess Benedikde van Denmark. Prince Richard zu Zayn Wittgenstein Berleburg. February 3, 1968. Denmark, Copenhagen

Anefo photo collection. General Norstadt, Commander-in-Chief of NATO at its farewell visit to Koningin Juliana in Soestdijk. v.l.n.r. Lauris Norstadt, Queen Juliana, Princess Beatrix, Princess Irene, mrs. Norstadt?, Prince Bernhard. September 10, 1962. Soestdijk, Utrecht (Prov.)

The 1938 Royal Command Variety performance at the London Coliseum: King George VI and the Queen Mother enjoying the show from the Royal Box. Date: November 1938

Royal Salute In Ottawa -- King George VI raises his hand in Royal, Salute on the steps of Parliament Building, Ottawa, May 19th. Standing beside the King, who is dressed in the full dress uniform of a Field Marshal of the British Army, is Queen Elizabeth, wearing a diamond tiara and a short cape of blue fox furs. May 20, 1939. (Photo by ACME).

Anefo photo collection. Manifestation in connection with 12.5 annual government anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Juliana. Manifestation in connection with 12.5 annual government anniversary of H. M. on the Bordes. March 6, 1961

Anefo photo collection. Royal visit to Friesland (Report). May 7, 1962. Friesland

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the States General 1968. The royal family waves the population from a balcony of the Lange Voorhout palace. From left to right Princess Margriet, Princess Christina, the Queen, Prince Claus, Prince Bernhard. September 17, 1968. The Hague, South Holland

Royal Princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret Rose in the Royal Box at the Palace Theatre, London, recently, when they attended the matinee of "1066 and All That." May 16, 1948. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Home - And Happy! - Standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, the Queen acknowledges the welcome-home cheers of the crowds that thronged outside the Royal home. May 15, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Princess Christina from Sweden, picked up by Princess Christina (right). March 5, 1966

A photograph of the royal wedding between Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece. Date: 29th November 1934

Anefo photo collection. Engagement Princess Beatrix, the fiancé couple in the garden. 28 June 1965

Anefo photo collection. Throne change April 30, after abdication Beatrix and Juliana appeared on the balcony of Palace on Dam Square; From left to right Queen Beatrix. April 30, 1980

Anefo photo collection. State visit Bondspesident Austria 1961. Visit President Scharf to Rotterdam. Princess Irene and Scharf inspect honorary guard. 17 May 1961. Rotterdam, South Holland

Queen Mother - General Scenes - 1939 - 1945. June 26, 1939. (Photo by Acme Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Visit from the Canadian Governor General Roland Michener, are. Arrival of the guests at the Twente airport. 15 April 1971. Overijssel, Twente

Happy Pair -- The King and Queen drive through fleet street on the way back to Buckingham Palace after the festival service of dedication May 3, at St. Paul's Cathedral. May 09, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1976. Princess Beatrix, Prince Bernhard and Prince Claus on the balcony of the Lange Voorhout palace. September 21, 1976. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April, meeting for the abdication The palace on Dam Square; v.l.n.r. Prince Bernhard, Queen Juliana, Princess Beatrix and Prince Claus. April 30, 1980. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Queen Elizabeth and King George VI. 1 May 1937

President and Jacqueline Kennedy at the Palace of Versailles. Madame Yvonne de Gaulle, Pres. John Kennedy, Pres. Charles de Gaulle, and Jacqueline Kennedy stand before the playing of the French and American national anthems at the Louis XV Theater. June 1, 1961.

The Royal family, at the Coronation, 12 May, 1937. The King, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret (then known as Princess Margaret Rose). November 15, 1951. (Photo by Reuterphoto)

Anefo photo collection. State visit President Tito of Yugoslavia. The Dutch government offers President Tito and wife a gala dinner. October 21, 1970. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh on arrival at Dunedin (NZ) Railway Station. With them is the Mayor of Dunedin, Mr. L. M. Wright and his wife.February 04, 1954.

RVD / Royal House photo collection. State Foto Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard, standing on Stairs Palace Soestdijk, 1959. 1959

Anefo photo collection. President Suharto at Huis ten Bosch, The Hague; v.l.n.r. Prince Bernhard, President Suharto, Mrs. Suharto, Queen Juliana. September 3, 1970. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April, inauguration in the new church; In the foreground Mrs. Van Amsberg, Inses Juliana, Prince Bernhard and Princess Margriet. April 30, 1980

Anefo photo collection. Marriage Prince Karl von Hessen and Countess Yvonne Szapary in The Hague. King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie van Greece in the church. April 18, 1966. The Hague, South Holland

05/01/1923. Brussels. At the reception of the Town Hall. Only portrait of the Kings Obtained during the Festival. From left to right, in the foreground, Queen Isabel, Don Alfonso Xiii, Doña Victoria Eugenia, King Albert and the Mayor, Mr. de Max. Secondly, Prince Leopold.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana 58 years, Defile on Palace Soestdijk, Her Majesty and Princess Irene on Bordes. May 1, 1967. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Royal Reunion At Westminster - Royal party Westminster Pier, London, to-day (Saturday) as the queen and the Duke of Edinburgh landed after returning from their Commonwealth tour in the Royal yacht Britannia.Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret are seen talking to Princess Anne, with Prince Charles standing right of the Queen Mother - the Royal children had accompanied their parents home from Tobruk Behind are - left to right - the Prince Royal (head turned), the Duchess of Kent, and the Duke of Gloucester, in full dress uniform of Master of Trinity House. May 15, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1969. Koningin Juliana reads the Troon Spede in Ridderzaal, right Prince Bernhard. September 16, 1969. The Hague, South Holland

British Royalty Princess Margaret With Queen Mother. March 11, 1955. (Photo by Daily Herald).

Crown Prince and Princess Frederick of Denmark, pictured in their carriage following their marriage in Stockholm in May 1935. Princess Frederick was formerly Princess Ingrid of Sweden, daughter of King Gustavus Adolphus and Princess Margaret of Connaught. Date: 1935

King George V and his family, c1930s. Artist: Unknown

Portrait of Juliana, Queen regnant of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and her husband Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld

Anefo photo collection. The throne change in Luxembourg, the ducal family. November 12, 1964. Luxembourg

Fort the Royal wedding Buckingham Palace family group -- King George and Queen Elizabeth with their elder daughter, Princess Elizabeth (left), her fiance, Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, Royal Navy, and Princess Margaret, 17-year-old younger daughter of the King and Queen, in the white Drawing Room of Buckingham Palace, London.This picture was specially posed by the Royal Family in Connexion with the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Mountbatten, to take place on November 20. October 14, 1947.

Anefo photo collection. Throne change 30 April, overview during the Throne speech reading; Queen Beatrix during Decision MPs. April 30, 1980

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1972. The opening of the States General; Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard while reading the Throne Speech. September 19, 1972. The Hague, South Holland

Queen Elizabeth II And Danny Kaye In London, Me And The Colonel Film Premiere, 1958.

Anefo photo collection. Opening of the States General. Arrival of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus in Binnenhof. September 21, 1982. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. State visit from King Olav from Norway to the Netherlands. Kranzegging: President Marijnen, Mayor of Hall, Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard. September 9, 1964. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Anefo photo collection. Marriage M. van Lanschot and F. Houben in Den Bosch. Princess Christina during wedding ceremony. June 29, 1968. Den Bosch

Anefo photo collection. Throne change April 30, Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus walk under Pergola to the new church for the inauguration. April 30, 1980

Anefo photo collection. Viennese State Opera, Royal Family and Dr. Scharff. 22 May 1962. Austria, Vienna

Anefo photo collection. Prinsjesdag; Queen Juliana reads the Troon Spede in Ridderzaal, Prince Claus, Princess Beatrix. September 15, 1970

A smile for the Duke. A charming candid picture of the Royal couple arriving at the Shrine. March 11, 1954.

Elsevier photo collection. Prinsjesdag 1966. StatesGeneral. Queen Juliane Prince Bernhard reading throne speech Ridderzaal. September 22, 1966. Hague, South Holland

11/26/1975. The Kings leaving the Jerónimos after attending the mass of the Holy Spirit.

A Flower For Queen Mary - At Chelsea Show -- With thoughtful expression, eighty-three years old Queen Mary smells a tiny flower during her visit to the Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. The King and Queen also went to the show, held in beautiful sunny weather. May 23, 1950.

New Portrait Of H.M. The Queen For Australia. Sir Thomas White the High Commissioner (left) with Mr. W.A. Dargie, the well known artist, inspecting the new portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth on view to the public -for the first time at Australia House, London The portrait is by Mr. Dargie. September 15, 1955. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited)

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen passing through Westminster Abbey wearing St Edward's crown and carrying the orb and sceptre. Date: 2nd June 1953

At Last... Her Majesty Can Wear A Light Summer Dress -- Her Majesty the Queen is here seen with Brigadier Alexander Abel Smith, leaving the Queen's Chapel, after the Christening ceremony. Her Majesty the Queen to-day wore a light summer frock when she attended the Christening of the infant son of Brigadier and Mrs. Alexander Abel Smith, held this afternoon in the Queen's chapel, Marlborough House. August 04, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Anefo photo collection. Queen's Day, HM 60 years no. 4: Royal family no. 5: Prince Claus, Princess Beatrix, Princess Christina, Queen Juliana, Prince Bernhard /. April 30, 1969

Duke Of Northumberland And Lady Elizabeth Scott Married -- Queen Mary escorted by the Dean of Westminster, leaving Westminster Abbey after the wedding, for the reception at Admiralty House. Her Majesty were pale blue. June 13, 1946.

Anefo photo collection. State visit President Mitterand of France. State Footage. February 6, 1984

Princess At Tomb Of Washington -- Princess Elizabeth walks past the tomb of George Washington at Mount Vernon, Washington, November 1 after she and her husband, The Duke of Edinburgh, placed a wreath at the tomb. The Duke stands at left, wearing Naval Uniform. November 04, 1951. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix lived International Student Congress De Ridderzaal Hague. entrance presence minister Luns (center) chairman J.H Congress Committee. Westbroek (right). January 7, 1964. Hague, South Holland

Princess Margaret and Mr. Peter Townsend.Princess Margaret and Mr. Peter Townsend photographed at launching of the "Edinburgh Castle" in Belfast in 1947. Equerry to the King, he was constantly at the young Princess' side an official engagements.The above picture catch Townsend off grand as he shows his interest in Princess Margaret at two ***** when he was a member of the *****. September 03, 1955. (Photo by Topical Press).

Anefo photo collection. Continued Government Celebration 75th Birthday Prince Bernhard Soestdijk; DIV. Prince Bernhard Princess Juliana. 30 June 1986. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Queen Elizabeth II and Her Husband The Duke of Edinburgh

Anefo photo collection. State visit of the Governor General of Canada Roland Michener and are. Inspectorate of the honorary guard by Queen Juliana and Governor General Michainer. April 14, 1971. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Royal Family At St. Paul's. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh followed by the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret, leaving St. Paul's Cathedral following the Coronation Thanksgiving Service. June 9, 1953. (Photo by United Press Photo).

Their Majesties the Kings of Spain and Their Royal Highness the Prince of Asturias, Presiding, from the Royal Tribune, over the 1976 victory parade.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana receives Admiraal Sir William O'Brien (Channel Channel Command van Engelsse Marine) on Soestdijk. V.l.n.r. Queen Juliana, Sir William O'Brien, his wife and .... October 13, 1970. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Wedding Of Duke Of Gloucester ***** London -- Lady Alice Scott photographed in her "glass coach" as she drove from her home to Buckingham Palace for the wedding.The Duke of Gloucester, the King's third son, was married this morning to lady Alice Scott, sister of the Duke of Buccleuch in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace. Though today's ceremony was, owing to the recent death of the bride's father, shorn of much of the brilliant spectacle that attended the wedding of the Duke of Kent, huge crowds watched the bride drive to the palace. November 6, 1935. (Photo by Keystone).

Duchess of Kent Visits Clarence House - The Duchess of Kent leaving Clarence House - home of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh this afternoon.She is accompanied by her sister, (right). September 24, 1951. (Photo by Planet News)

First air mail pictures of the King and Queen at Ottawa. The King, stands at the salute in Parliament House accompanied by the Queen wearing a lovely crinoline gown. June 01, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

U.S. President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon with Family and Dignitaries watching Presidential Inauguration Event, Washington, D.C., USA, photograph by Thomas J. O'Halloran, January 20, 1969

Anefo photo collection. State visit to Spanish royal couple; Princess Beatrix. March 19, 1980. Spain

Elsevier photo collection. official visit Princess Beatrix Amsterdam majority. Sitting senate car Amsterdam Student Corps mentions. addition rector A.S.C., H.J. Fisherman. 30 June 1956. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Queen Mary Ill - A charming picture of Queen Mary and King George V taken when they attended the Wembley exhibition of 1925. March 3, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, later Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester (1901-2004), waving from the balcony of Buckingham Palace on the occasion of their wedding in November 1935. Date: 6 November 1935

Photograph of King George VI (1895-1952), the Queen Mother (1900-2002) on V.E. Day. Dated 20th Century

Queen And Princesses Attend Childrens Concert :Princess Margaret Rose (left) and Princess Elizabeth are seen holding flowers presented to them on their arrival at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, London this afternoon, where they attended the Robert Meyer Concert for Children.Her Majesty The Queen accompanied by the two Princesses attended the Robert Meyer concert for children, held at the Royal Opera House Covent Gardens this morning February 23. March 04, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Queen Elizabeth II - Coronation Scenes - General Scenes - British Royalty. January 06, 1954. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).

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