Fealty Collection

Daily Sketch front cover - 1953 Coronation
Front cover of the Daily Sketch magazine from June 3rd 1953, the day after the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II with a photograph of the duke of Edinburgh paying homage to his wife after the ceremony

Bayeux Tapestry - Norman Conquest of 1066
Harold, despite his oath of fealty to William duke of Normandy, is crowned king of England at Westminster Date: 1066

The Oath of Fealty in 1660, 1806. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
The Oath of Fealty in 1660, 1806

The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Ceremony of Feudal Service, (c9th-10th century), 1890. Formal ceremony during Early Medieval period to create a bond between a lord and his fighting man, or vassal

The Coronation of Their Majesties, 9 August, the Fealty of the Peers Spiritual (litho)
1600890 The Coronation of Their Majesties, 9 August, the Fealty of the Peers Spiritual (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of Their Majesties)

Harold Godwinson swearing an oath on sacred relics to support William, Duke of Normandys claim to the English throne
6015001 Harold Godwinson swearing an oath on sacred relics to support William, Duke of Normandys claim to the English throne (litho) by Board

The legend of seven kings paying homage to a pope (pen & brown ink with wash
CTS366788 The legend of seven kings paying homage to a pope (pen & brown ink with wash and white body colour on carta azzurra) by Porta Salviati

Bishops and citizens of London swearing fealty to William the Conqueror (engraving)
606336 Bishops and citizens of London swearing fealty to William the Conqueror (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trophies from Charlemagne presented to Offa of Mercia, 786 BC
STC292403 Trophies from Charlemagne presented to Offa of Mercia, 786 BC, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Brock

Harold swears fealty to Duke William
Allegedly after being shipwrecked on the French coast in 1064 (a date highly disputed amongst historians), The Bayeux Tapestry, and other Norman sources

Lancaster swearing fealty to Richard II (engraving)
2808229 Lancaster swearing fealty to Richard II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lancaster swearing fealty to Richard II)

The Prince of Wales (Henry V 1387-1422) pays homage to King Charles VI (1368-1422)
EDI38978 The Prince of Wales (Henry V 1387-1422) pays homage to King Charles VI (1368-1422) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de Toulouse, France; French, out of copyright

King Edgar rowed by eight Kings on the River Dee, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving)
955597 King Edgar rowed by eight Kings on the River Dee, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

HAROLD SWEARS FEALTY
Harold, king of the English, swears fealty to Guillaume, duc de Normandie (William I) Date: 1064

Harold Pays Homage
Harold, king of the English, swears fealty to Guillaume, duc de Normandie (William I) Date: 1064

Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne, Paris, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne, Paris, 1890. Charlemagne et ses Leudes in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, is a bronze statue by Charles Rochet and Louis Rochet

The Great Nobles of Hungary Take the Oath of Loyalty to Maria Theresa... in 1740, (c1930)
The Great Nobles of Hungary Take the Oath of Loyalty to Maria Theresa, The Young Empress of Austria, in 1740, (c1930). Maria Theresa (1717-1780)

Harolds Oath of Fealty to William of Normandy, (19th century?). Creator: Unknown
Harolds Oath of Fealty to William of Normandy, (19th century?). King Harold II swears allegiance to William, Duke of Normandy (William the Conqueror)

Bishops and Citizens Swearing Fealty to William the Conqueror. (c1770). Artist
Bishops and Citizens Swearing Fealty to William the Conqueror. (c1770). 18th century imagining of a scene where Saxon subjects swear loyalty to the Norman King William I (1028-1087)

Swearing Fealty, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Lancaster Swearing Fealty to Richard II, 1838. Richard II (1367-1400), King of England from 1377 until he was deposed on 30 September 1399. From The History of England, Vol. 1, by David Hume, Esq

King John swearing fealty to the Pope before Princes Arthur and Hubert, 19th century. Artist: T Sherratt
King John (1167-1216) swearing fealty to the Pope before Princes Arthur and Hubert, 19th century. John reigned as King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death in 1216

Ceremony of investiture of a Knight. Miniature of the 15th century of Tristan and Iseult Poem. Chateau de Chantilly. France

King Richard Ii Knighting The Kings Of Connaught, Ulster, Thomond And Leinster In 1394. Richard Ii, 1367 To 1400. Eighth King Of England. Drawn By H. Warren. From History Of Ireland, Published C.1854

Act of vassalage. 11th century. Miniature. Ripoll Bible (also known as Farfa Bible). 11th century. Vatican Apostolic Library. Italy

Fealty to King Richard I
Robin Hood and his Merry Men kneel before King Richard I and swear their loyalty to him

Harold Swears (Doyle)
Harold, king of the English, swears fealty to Guillaume, duc de Normandie (William I)

Knight Swears Fealty
A knight swears an oath of fealty, kneeling before his liege lord

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex (Harold II) swearing oath of fealty to William of Normandy (William I, the Conqueror) on holy relics, 1064

Green Book. Book of privileges of the City of Barcelona. Copy illuminated by Arnau Penna, 1380. Vassal. Oath of fealty

Delivery of gifts to a king. Detail of a miniature of the Bi
Delivery of gifts to a king. 11th century. Detail of a miniature of the Bible of St. Peter of Roda illustrated possibly before the year 1050 on the desktop of the monastery of Ripoll

Swearing an Oath of Fealty to a young Lord
Oath of Fealty to a young Lord

Paying homage to an Assyrian ruler

A King and a Knight, illustration from The Crusades: the story of the Latin
XJF311240 A King and a Knight, illustration from The Crusades: the story of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem by T.A. Archer, pub

Sigismund performs his feudal duties at the Council of Constance, from Chronik
XCF290921 Sigismund performs his feudal duties at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Sigismund raises Count Adolph of Cleves to the rank of Duke at the Council of Constance
XCF290913 Sigismund raises Count Adolph of Cleves to the rank of Duke at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

The Duke of Bayern receives his Feudal rights from the Emperor at the Council of Constance
XCF290926 The Duke of Bayern receives his Feudal rights from the Emperor at the Council of Constance, from Chronik des Konzils von Konstanz (pen & ink on paper) by Richental

Philippe VI (1293-1350) de Valois renders homage to Edward III (1312-77) of England
KW177745 Philippe VI (1293-1350) de Valois renders homage to Edward III (1312-77) of England but only as Duke of Aquitaine, from Histoire de France by Colart

Louis II (848-79) the Stammerer receives an oath of allegiance from a noble
KW177721 Louis II (848-79) the Stammerer receives an oath of allegiance from a noble, from Histoire de France by Colart, published c.1840 (engraving) by French School

Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy
William of Normandy is left with the impression that Harold Godwinson has sworn an oath of fealty in relation to the succession to the English throne. Date: 1064

The Homage to the Queen, Coronation 1953
Illustration of the moment in the Coronation Service known as the Homage, when the Archbishops, Bishops, Princes of the Blood Royal and Peers of the Realm repeat the Oath of Fealty

Boleslav III and Sword
King Boleslaw III (known as Wrymouth) pays tribute to emperor Lothair II and carries his sword in token of fealty. (But he gets lots of land in return.)

Charlemagne Recognised
Charlemagne receives the oath of fealty and homage from one of his subjects

Harold Swears Fealty
Harold, earl of Wessex, touching holy reliquaries with either hand, swears fealty (allegiance) to Guillaume, duc de Normandie, later William I of England

Hereward & King William
HEREWARD THE WAKE Hereward kneels before William the Conqueror and held his hands, swearing fealty to him

Norman Conquest 6 of 16
Conan surrenders : Harold is knighted by William; they ride together to Bayeux where Harold, touching reliquaries, swears fealty to William, then he returns to England

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"Fealty: A Timeless Pledge of Loyalty and Honor" In the grand tapestry of history, the concept has woven its way through centuries, binding individuals and nations in a solemn oath. From the Daily Sketch front cover capturing the majestic 1953 Coronation to the intricate threads of the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest of 1066, fealty stands as a testament to enduring loyalty. The Ceremony of Feudal Service, dating back to the 9th-10th century and immortalized by an unknown creator in 1890, showcases this ancient ritual where vassals pledged their allegiance to their lords. The investiture of a Knight further exemplifies this code of honor, as warriors swore fealty while embracing chivalry's noble ideals. Throughout history, acts of vassalage have shaped destinies. Harold Godwinson's sacred oath on relics solidified his support for William, Duke of Normandy's claim to England's throne. In another captivating scene depicted in pen & brown ink washes lies "The Legend Of Seven Kings Paying Homage To A Pope, " symbolizing not only religious devotion but also political unity under papal authority. Even cities like London were not exempt from demonstrating their loyalty; citizens and bishops alike swore fealty to William the Conqueror after his triumph over England. Trophies presented by Charlemagne himself served as tangible reminders that even great rulers acknowledged feudal bonds with other realms. As time marched on, so did acts affirming allegiance. Harold swearing fealty to Duke William showcased how power dynamics shifted within England itself. Similarly, Lancaster's sworn loyalty to Richard II captured in an engraving highlighted both personal commitment and political maneuvering during turbulent times. From coronations uniting nations under one ruler's reigns to knights pledging themselves at swordpoint - these scenes encapsulate humanity's deep-rooted desire for stability and order.