King Alfonso Xiii Collection

The 15-metre Ostaria, Hispania and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind, 1911

King Alfonso XIII Reading Letter On Board Giralda
King Alfonso XIII seen here reading a letter whilst on board the Giralda, during his journey from Santander to San Sebastian in 1912. Alfonso XIII, 1886 - 1941, aka El Africano or the African

Queen Victoria Of Spain Playing Tennis Spanish
EDITORIAL Queen Victoria of Spain, seen here playing tennis at the Palacio de Las Fraguas. Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg, 1887 - 1969. Queen of Spain as the wife of King Alfonso XIII

Attack on the King of Spain on his wedding day, a bomb thrown from a window on the procession (colour litho)
2814904 Attack on the King of Spain on his wedding day, a bomb thrown from a window on the procession (colour litho) by Beltrame

King Alphonso of Spain and his Mother Christina, the Queen Regent, 1890. Creator: Fernando Debas
King Alphonso of Spain and his Mother Christina, the Queen Regent, 1890

Alfonso XIII, The young King of Spain, 1888. Creator: Professor Koppay
Alfonso XIII, The young King of Spain, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Queen Of Spain, children (b / w photo)
3656717 Queen Of Spain, children (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Of Spain, children)

The baptism of the Infanta Beatrice, the third daughter of the Sovereigns of Spain, in the throne room of
2815241 The baptism of the Infanta Beatrice, the third daughter of the Sovereigns of Spain, in the throne room of... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Alfonso XIII on the hunt with a battalion of Madrid soldiers in the Royal Forest of Rio Frio in La Granja (colour litho)
2814946 Alfonso XIII on the hunt with a battalion of Madrid soldiers in the Royal Forest of Rio Frio in La Granja (colour litho) by Beltrame

King And Queen Of Spain (b / w photo)
3656720 King And Queen Of Spain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King And Queen Of Spain)

King Alfonso XIII, children (b / w photo)
3656729 King Alfonso XIII, children (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfonso XIII, children)

Romes enthusiastic welcome to the Spanish Royals (colour litho)
2809257 Romes enthusiastic welcome to the Spanish Royals (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romes enthusiastic welcome to the Spanish Royals)

Modern royalty (colour litho)
2809009 Modern royalty (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern royalty. Queen Victoria of Spain does not disdain to be confused among the people)

The Assumption To The Throne Of Alfonso XIII, The Oath Of Loyalty To The Constitution That Happened In Madrid On May 17
2798555 The Assumption To The Throne Of Alfonso XIII, The Oath Of Loyalty To The Constitution That Happened In Madrid On May 17 (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Decline of the monarchy in Portugal, soldiers passed to the rioters who trample the flag... (colour litho)
2815378 Decline of the monarchy in Portugal, soldiers passed to the rioters who trample the flag... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Revival of liberalism in Spain, King Alfonso XIII talks with Minister Canalejas... (colour litho)
2815352 Revival of liberalism in Spain, King Alfonso XIII talks with Minister Canalejas... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The King Of Spain, His Fiancee, Prince Ena Of Battenberg (b / w photo)
3656710 The King Of Spain, His Fiancee, Prince Ena Of Battenberg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King Of Spain, His Fiancee)

The ceremony for the presentation of the newborn heir to the Spanish throne (colour litho)
2815008 The ceremony for the presentation of the newborn heir to the Spanish throne (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Royal wedding, King Alfonso XIII of Spain and his bride Princess Ena of Battenberg (colour litho)
2814902 Royal wedding, King Alfonso XIII of Spain and his bride Princess Ena of Battenberg (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal wedding)

The Fiestas in Rome (colour litho)
2809258 The Fiestas in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parties in Rome. The Royals of Italy and Spain, the Crown Prince, the Hon)

In the port of Seville, Guglielmo Marconi receives the Sovereigns of Spain aboard his magnificent... (colour litho)
2808893 In the port of Seville, Guglielmo Marconi receives the Sovereigns of Spain aboard his magnificent... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Accession of the King of Spain, Celebrations at Madrid (litho)
1629713 The Accession of the King of Spain, Celebrations at Madrid (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Accession of the King of Spain)

King Alfonso XIII rescues in Ceuta, with a quick move, a girl who fell under his horse... (colour litho)
2815210 King Alfonso XIII rescues in Ceuta, with a quick move, a girl who fell under his horse... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Queen Victoria Of Spain, with her children (b / w photo)
3656724 Queen Victoria Of Spain, with her children (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria Of Spain, with her children)

Alfonso XIII. King of Spain, 1910. Creator: Joseph Simpson
Alfonso XIII. King of Spain, 1910. Portrait of Alfonso XIII (1886-1941). The posthumous son of Alfonso XII, Alfonso XIII was proclaimed king at his birth, although his mother, Queen Maria Christina

H. M. King of Spain, c1910. Creators: Unknown, Franzen
H. M. King of Spain, c1910. Portrait of Alfonso XIII (1886-1941), King of Spain, wearing a fur-lined cape and holding a plumed helmet

King Alfonso XIII, 1902. Creator: Fellez
King Alfonso XIII, 1902. Portrait of Alfonso XIII (1886-1941), King of Spain. The posthumous son of Alfonso XII, Alfonso XIII was proclaimed king at his birth, although his mother

The 15 Metre Hispania sailing close-hauled, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Hispania sailing close-hauled, 1911. Hispania was designed by William Fife and launched in 1909. It was first owned by King Alfonso XIII

The 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The 15 Metre Hispania running downwind, 1911. Hispania was designed by William Fife and launched in 1909. It was first owned by King Alfonso XIII

The King and Queen of Spain, c1900s-c1910s(?). King Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) and his Queen Consort, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969), a granddaughter of Queen Victoria

Maria Rodriguez, Spanish actress, 1905. Postcard with a postage stamp depicting King Alfonso XIII of Spain affixed

The King of Spain with the Prince of Asturias, c1908-c1909. Artist: Rotary Photo
The King of Spain with the Prince of Asturias, c1908-c1909. Alfonso XIII, King of Spain (1886-1941) with his oldest legitimate child, Alfonso, prince of Asturias (1907-1938)

Royal Palace, Madrid, Spain, early 20th century. With portraits of King Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941) and his Queen Consort, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969)

The King and Queen of Spain at Osborne Cottage, Isle of Wight, c1906-c1919(?). King Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) and his Queen Consort, Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg (1887-1969)

Letter from Alfonso XIII to Tomas Estrada Palma, c1910. Artist: King Alfonso XIII
Letter from Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, to Tomas Estrada Palma, first President of Cuba, c1910. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

King Alfonso XIII of Spain, late 19th-early 20th century. Portrait of Alfonso XIII of Spain (1886-1941)

Portrait of King Alfonso XIII in a Hussars Uniform, 1907. Artist: Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida
Portrait of King Alfonso XIII in a Hussars Uniform, 1907. The posthumous son of Alfonso XII, Alfonso XIII (1886-1941) was proclaimed king at his birth, although his mother, Queen Maria Christina

Alfonso XIII (1886-1941), King of Spain. The posthumous son of Alfonso XII, Alfonso XIII was proclaimed king at his birth, although his mother, Queen Maria Christina

King Alfonso at the French races The King of Spain and the Shah of Persia were amongst the visitors to the races at Deauville King Alfonso in the paddock 18 August 1922

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"King Alfonso XIII: A Life of Triumphs and Challenges" In 1888, a young King Alfonso XIII ascended to the Spanish throne, bringing hope and promise to his nation. With his mother, Queen Regent Christina by his side, he embarked on a journey that would be filled with both joyous celebrations and heart-wrenching trials. One such celebration was the baptism of Infanta Beatrice in the grand throne room. The lithograph captures the regal atmosphere as Spain's sovereigns proudly welcomed their third daughter into the world. It symbolized their commitment to nurturing a strong royal lineage. However, not all moments were marked by jubilation. On his wedding day, tragedy struck when an attack targeted King Alfonso during a procession. A bomb hurled from a window threatened to shatter the joyous occasion but failed to dampen the spirit of resilience that defined this monarch. Alfonso XIII had an adventurous spirit that extended beyond palace walls. In one captivating lithograph, we witness him hunting alongside Madrid soldiers in Rio Frio's Royal Forest at La Granja. This display showcased his affinity for outdoor pursuits while fostering camaraderie with those who served under him. The king's love for sailing is also evident in another image featuring Ostaria, Hispania, and Sophie Elizabeth racing upwind in 1911. These magnificent vessels represented Spain's prowess on international waters and reflected Alfonso's passion for maritime excellence. Amidst these snapshots of triumphs and leisurely pursuits lie intimate family portraits capturing tender moments between King Alfonso XIII and his loved ones – whether it be with Queen Christina or their children – emphasizing unity within royalty despite external challenges they faced together. As modernity swept across Europe during this era, Rome warmly embraced Spanish royals during their visit – depicted vividly through a colorful lithograph showcasing enthusiastic crowds welcoming them with open arms.