King Albert I Collection

King Albert I of Belgium vesting his troops, 1914 -1915 (b/w photo)
1581620 King Albert I of Belgium vesting his troops, 1914 -1915 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of King Albert I of Belgium vesting his troops in the trenches during World War One)

King Albert I of Belgium reviewing French troops, 1914 (b/w photo)
1581562 King Albert I of Belgium reviewing French troops, 1914 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of King Albert I of Belgium reviewing French troops during World War One)

King Albert & Gen. Foch, 7 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. King Albert & Gen. Foch, 7 Oct 1918
King Albert & Gen. Foch, 7 Oct 1918 (date created or published later). Marshal Ferdinand Jean Marie Foch (1851-1929), a French general who served as the Allied Supreme Allied Commander during

Duke of Connaught decorating a Belgian, 3 Jul 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Duke of Connaught decorating a Belgian, 3 Jul 1918. Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn (1850-1942) and Belgium King Albert I (1875-1934) at Houthem Aerodrome on July 3

British Bid King Albert good by, 22 Nov 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British Bid King Albert good by, 22 Nov 1917 (date created or published later). British officers and soldiers cheering as Albert I, King of the Belgians

Belgian officers, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian officers, 1917. Belgian generals studying a map during the visit of Albert I, King of the Belgians, to the Western Front, May 15, 1917 during World War I.

Gen. Allenby, King Albert, 16 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Allenby, King Albert, 16 May 1917. Albert I of Belgium with British General Edmund Allenby on the ground east of Tilloy-le`s-Mofflaines, Pas-de-Calais, France, which was captured April 9

King Albert on Battle Field, 16 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Albert on Battle Field, 16 May 1917. An aide-de-camp of King Albert I of Belgium picking up a souvenir on the Somme battlefield near Pozieres, France, May 16, 1917

Before the Flanders Operations; King Albert leaves by plane... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Before the Flanders Operations; King Albert leaves by plane to visit the front lines in Yser, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Belgian Bell Recovered; The victors of Messines were commanded... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Belgian Bell Recovered; The victors of Messines were commanded by General Plumer; to transport and hand over the bell of the church of Wytschaete

Les chefs d'etat Allies a Paris; La victoria du roi des Belges et du president de la Repub... 1918 Creator: Unknown
Les chefs d'etat Allies a Paris; La victoria du roi des Belges et du president de la Republique, venant de la gare du Bois de Boulogne par les Champs-elysees, traverse, le 5 decembre 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

En Belgique delivree; La reception des souverains belges, le 12 novembre 1918. a l'hotel... 1918. Creator: Unknown
En Belgique delivree; La reception des souverains belges, le 12 novembre 1918. a l'hotel de ville de Grand liberee de la veille, 1918

En Belgique delivree; L'entrée solennelle, a Bruges, des souverains belges, le 25 october 1918. Creator: Unknown
En Belgique delivree; L'entree solennelle, a Bruges, des souverains belges, le 25 october 1918: au milieu des acclamations de la foule, le roi, la reine et le prince Leopold, a cheval

Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; sous le porche de la Basilique de Malines, le... 1919. Creator: H Manuel
Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; sous le porche de la Basilique de Malines, le president de la republique francaise et roi des Belges sont Accueillis, le 23 juillet, par le cardinal Mercier

Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; a Liege, le 24 juillet: la tribune officielle dressee...1919. Creator: Colin
Les fetes de la victoire en Belgique; a Liege, le 24 juillet: la tribune officielle dressee sur la Place Saint-Lambert pour la remise de la croix de la Legion d'honneur a l'heroique ville

Le "Soldat Inconnu" de Belgique; le roi Albert, debout, a droite, dans son uniforme de... 1921
Le "Soldat Inconnu" de Belgique; le roi Albert, debout, a droite, dans son uniforme de guerre, casque en tete, salue la depouille sacree, apres l'inhumation, 1921

A Furnes, le roi des Belges, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'A Furnes, le roi des Belges, apres avoir decore de la croix de Leopold le drapeau de son 7e regiment de ligne et remis, au nom de la France

Le roi des Belges, se rendant au Parlement, est acclame par la population bruxelloise, 1914. Creator: Henneber
'Face a L'agresseur, Le roi des Belges, se rendant au Parlement, est acclame par la population bruxelloise, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

'L'Union Cordiale des Allies; Le Roi Albert et M Poincare a Furnes le 1er Novembre 1914, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'L'Union Cordiale des Allies; Le Roi Albert et M Poincare a Furnes le 1er Novembre 1914, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

'La Guerre de Tranchees; Le "Roi-camarade"; Albert 1er Dans les tranchees d'Avecapelle, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration

'Le Roi-Soldat; Albert I. Roi des Belges, 1914. Creator: J Simont
'Le Roi-Soldat; Albert I. Roi des Belges, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Nos Grands Allies; Nicolas II, George V, Albert I Roi des Belges, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Nos Grands Allies; Nicolas II, George V, Albert I Roi des Belges, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Une Reine; Elisabeth, Reine de Belges, 1914. Creator: J Simont
'Une Reine; Elisabeth, Reine de Belges, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

'Albert 1er, Roi des Belges, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Albert 1er, Roi des Belges, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Les roi des Belges aux tranchees de Steenstraete; l'armee belge, et le souverain... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les roi des Belges aux tranchees de Steenstraete; l'armee belge, et le souverain lui meme, ont adopte le casque de l'armee francaise, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Belgian Royal Family, c1907-c1908(?). Albert I, King of the Belgians (1875-1934), Queen Elisabeth (1876-1965) and their three children, the future King Leopold III (1901-1983), Prince Charles

The Italian Royals in Brussels (colour litho)
2809147 The Italian Royals in Brussels (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Royals in Brussels)

Frances tribute to Cardinal Mercier (colour litho)
2808818 Frances tribute to Cardinal Mercier (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frances tribute to Cardinal Mercier)

King George V and King Albert I visiting a village in Flanders (b / w photo)
3102119 King George V and King Albert I visiting a village in Flanders (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Triumphal entry into Brussels, on the morning of 23 December, of the new King of Belgium Albert I (colour litho)
2815295 Triumphal entry into Brussels, on the morning of 23 December, of the new King of Belgium Albert I (colour litho) by Beltrame

The award ceremony at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho)
2808929 The award ceremony at the Antwerp Olympics (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The award ceremony at the Antwerp Olympics)

The Sovereigns of Belgium in Rome (colour litho)
2809093 The Sovereigns of Belgium in Rome (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sovereigns of Belgium in Rome)

King Of The Belgians (b / w photo)
3656707 King Of The Belgians (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Of The Belgians)

Battle of Hofstade. The brave Belgians have a brave King. He constantly among his troops, and has already been wounded by a piece of shell

Bomb damage in Antwerp, Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Bomb damage in Antwerp, Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). In the Early Days of the Zeppelin Raids: house wrecked by a bomb at Antwerp, 100 yards from [Belgian] King Alberts residence

The Hero King of Belgium in the Trenches with his Soldiers, 1915. Creator: Unknown
The Hero King of Belgium in the Trenches with his Soldiers, 1915. Albert I, King of Belgium fought in the trenches with his men and became a national hero

King George V at Furnes, Belgium, First World War, 4 December 1914, (1920). Creator: Unknown
King George V at Furnes, Belgium, First World War, 4 December 1914, (1920). The Visit of King George to the Head-quarters of the Belgian Army

Albert I of Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Albert I of Belgium, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Still defending Belgian soil: King Albert [left] issuing instructions at the Head-quarters of his heroic army

Albert I of Belgium reviewing troops, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Albert I of Belgium reviewing troops, First World War, 1914, (c1920). Heroes of the Belgian Army: the 75th Regiment marching past King Albert with their colours decorated with the Royal Albert Order

General Joseph Joffre and King Albert I, First World War, c1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
General Joseph Joffre and King Albert I, First World War, c1915, (c1920). The National Heroes of France and Belgium: a meeting at the Front between General Joffre (on the left) and King Albert

Albert, King of the Belgians, c1914, (c1920). Creator: Eugene Boute
Albert, King of the Belgians, c1914, (c1920). Portrait of Albert I of Belgium (1875-1934) who reigned as the King of the Belgians from 1909 to 1934

The King of the Belgians, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The King of the Belgians, (1919). Portrait of Albert I of Belgium (1875-1934) who reigned as the King of the Belgians from 1909 to 1934

Portraits of the King and Queen of Belgium at the Cuban Embassy in Brussels, Belgium, 1927. Framed photographs of Albert I and Elisabeth of Bavaria, King and Queen of Belgium

Albert I and Elisabeth of Bavaria at Liege, Belgium, c1914-c1918
Albert I and Elisabeth of Bavaria at Lie ge, Belgium, c1914-c1918. King Albert I (1875-1934) and Elisabeth, Queen of Belgium (1876-1965)

Woodrow Wilson and King Albert I, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Historic Entry into Brussels, 1918 (1937). The future King George VI (1895-1952) and Queen Elizabeth (1900-2002) with King Albert I of the Belgians (1875-1934) on 22 November 1918

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"King Albert I: A Heroic Monarch and Symbol of Resilience" This captivating collection of images portrays the remarkable life and reign of King Albert I, a revered figure in Belgian history. The first image depicts the heart-wrenching moment when the mutilated body of King Albert was discovered, showcasing his sacrifice for his nation. In contrast, another lithograph showcases the Italian Royals' visit to Brussels, highlighting Belgium's international significance. A striking tribute is captured in a colorful lithograph as France honors Cardinal Mercier, emphasizing King Albert's close relationship with influential figures across Europe. Additionally, an awe-inspiring black-and-white photograph captures both King George V and King Albert I visiting a village in Flanders during World War I—a testament to their commitment to supporting their troops on the frontlines. The triumphal entry into Brussels by King Albert I is depicted vividly in another lithograph—an iconic moment that marked his ascension to power. Another colorful lithograph immortalizes the award ceremony at the Antwerp Olympics, where athletes from around the world gathered under his patronage. These images also showcase various facets of King Albert's persona—his regal presence as "King Of The Belgians, " captured beautifully in one black-and-white photograph; his diplomatic endeavors alongside Queen Elisabeth during their visit to Rome; and finally, scenes depicting war-torn Belgium during World War I—the bomb damage in Antwerp and an emotional portrayal of him standing shoulder-to-shoulder with soldiers in trenches. Through these captivating visuals spanning different periods and contexts, we witness how King Albert I emerged not only as a sovereign but also as a symbol of resilience amidst adversity. His unwavering dedication to Belgium remains etched within our collective memory—a true hero who led by example on both national and international stages.