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Knighthood Collection

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John the singer December 1983

Elton John the singer December 1983

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Ernest Rutherford, caricature

Ernest Rutherford, caricature
Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937). Caricature of the New Zealand physicist Ernest Rutherford, with an electron orbiting his head

Background imageKnighthood Collection: David Attenborough, British naturalist

David Attenborough, British naturalist
David Attenborough. Caricature of the British naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Frederick Attenborough (born 1926) holding a frog

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Artist: Lehmann, Henri (1814-1882)

Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Artist: Lehmann, Henri (1814-1882)
Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The Vigil, c1884, (1938). Artist: John Pettie

The Vigil, c1884, (1938). Artist: John Pettie
The Vigil, c1884. The Vigil of Arms was one of the religious exercises, which in the Middle Ages preceded the conferment of knighthood

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Creator: Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852)

Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Creator: Decaisne, Henri (1799-1852)
Hugh I, Count of Vermandois (1057-1101), 1840s. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Artist: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley

The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Artist: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley
The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Guy of Lusignan, King of Jerusalem and Cyprus. Artist: Picot, Francois-Edouard (1786-1868)

Guy of Lusignan, King of Jerusalem and Cyprus. Artist: Picot, Francois-Edouard (1786-1868)
Guy of Lusignan, King of Jerusalem and Cyprus. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John with Sir John Gielgud at a charity show in London

Elton John with Sir John Gielgud at a charity show in London

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The Apostle Saint James the Great. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)

The Apostle Saint James the Great. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
The Apostle Saint James the Great. Found in the collection of Museo del Greco, Toledo

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Sir Samuel George Johnson (1831-1909), KT

Sir Samuel George Johnson (1831-1909), KT
Artist: Lorimer, John Henry - Title: Sir Samuel George Johnson (1831-1909), KT - Date: 1891 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 127 x 101.6

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Knightly Vigil

Knightly Vigil
A knights vigil at arms

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Prince Alphonse of Poitiers (1220-1271), Count of Toulouse, 1837

Prince Alphonse of Poitiers (1220-1271), Count of Toulouse, 1837. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Sir Simon Felbrigge, 1397-1442 (chromolitho)

Sir Simon Felbrigge, 1397-1442 (chromolitho)
2811856 Sir Simon Felbrigge, 1397-1442 (chromolitho) by Hope, William St John (1854-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Simon Felbrigge, 1397-1442)

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Manchester United manager Matt Busby prepares for his second knighthood granted by

Manchester United manager Matt Busby prepares for his second knighthood granted by the Pope December 1972

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Graham Taylor Watford manager shares an historic moment with his chairman Elton John

Graham Taylor Watford manager shares an historic moment with his chairman Elton John and his supporters in 1984 WFC

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Artist: Chatzis, Vasilios (1870-1915)

The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Artist: Chatzis, Vasilios (1870-1915)
The Conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders. Private Collection

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Lieutenant (Sir) Ernest Shackleton

Lieutenant (Sir) Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922), Antarctic explorer

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The day after the Battle of Shrewsbury

The day after the Battle of Shrewsbury, King Henry IV invests Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick with the Order of the Garter. Date: 22nd July 1403

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The First Chapter of the Order of the Golden Fleece

The First Chapter of the Order of the Golden Fleece, 1893-1900

Background imageKnighthood Collection: History of England. 1450-1500. From left to right

History of England. 1450-1500. From left to right: Knight of the Order of the Garter and warriors. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885

Background imageKnighthood Collection: History of England. 1450-1500. From left to right

History of England. 1450-1500. From left to right, 1: Knight of the Order of the Garter, 2-3: warriors, 4-5: servants, 6: citizen, 7: bourgeois dress, 8: minstrel. Chromolithography

Background imageKnighthood Collection: History of France. 1400. From left to right: Knight

History of France. 1400. From left to right: Knight
History of France. 1400. From left to right, 13: Knight of the Golden Fleece, 14: princess, 15: bourgeois woman. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Charlemagne receiving and knighting the Four Sons of Aymon at court

Charlemagne receiving and knighting the Four Sons of Aymon at court. After a 13th century miniature by Huon de Villeneuve

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Aerial view of the Soimos citadel ruin at sunset

Aerial view of the Soimos citadel ruin at sunset. Photo taken on 26th of August 2024, near Lipova, Arad County, Romania

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Aerial view of the Soimos citadel ruin at sunset

Aerial view of the Soimos citadel ruin at sunset. Photo taken on 26th of August 2024, near Lipova, Arad County, Romania

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Conan II, Duke of Brittany, surrenders the keys to the castle to

Conan II, Duke of Brittany, surrenders the keys to the castle to William Duke of Normandy after the seige of Dinan. William knights Harold Godwinson and they proceed to Bayeux

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Medieval knight's castle with tower and gate

Medieval knight's castle with tower and gate
Medieval knight's castle with tower apartments, crenellated walls, gate with helmets, portcullis, built on a mountain

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Harold Godwinson captured and then knighted by William of Norman

Harold Godwinson captured and then knighted by William of Norman
Harold Godwinson captured by Wido, Count Guy de Ponthieu and Harold knighted and armed with suit of chainmail and pennon by William of Normandy

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The Order of the Garter, the Bath, Saint Patrick and the Thistle. Date: circa 1880

The Order of the Garter, the Bath, Saint Patrick and the Thistle. Date: circa 1880

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John with Larry King (husband of Billie-Jean King) at Wimbledon playing tennis

Elton John with Larry King (husband of Billie-Jean King) at Wimbledon playing tennis. 5th June 1974

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John March 1974, playing tennis at Wimbledon 1974

Elton John March 1974, playing tennis at Wimbledon 1974

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John entertainer at home Virginia Water Surrey

Elton John entertainer at home Virginia Water Surrey

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John in his new £50, 000 mansion in Camberley, Surrey. 21st June 1974

Elton John in his new £50, 000 mansion in Camberley, Surrey. 21st June 1974
Elton John in his new £ 50, 000 mansion in Camberley, Surrey. 21st June 1974

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John won £1 million damages from the Sun newspaper

Elton John won £1 million damages from the Sun newspaper
Elton John won £ 1 million damages from the Sun newspaper. The settlement for untrue drug and rent boy allegations was reached on Sunday 11th, the day before the case came to court

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Media Mogul Lew Grade with his wife Lady Grade and their son Paul

Media Mogul Lew Grade with his wife Lady Grade and their son Paul, as they arrive home in Cavendish Square from Buckingham Palace following his knighthood investiture. 11th February 1969

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The emblem of the Most Noble Order of the Garter on a building on the Lower Ward

The emblem of the Most Noble Order of the Garter on a building on the Lower Ward, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England

Background imageKnighthood Collection: King Edward VII coronation, 1902 (print)

King Edward VII coronation, 1902 (print)
7388674 King Edward VII coronation, 1902 (print) by Shaw

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Naval Victory of the Venetians at Jaffa against the Egyptians

Naval Victory of the Venetians at Jaffa against the Egyptians, May 1123, End of 16th cen. Found in the Collection of the Palazzo Ducale, Venice

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The capture of Constantinople by the Crusaders

The capture of Constantinople by the Crusaders, c1587. Found in the Collection of the Palazzo Ducale, Venice

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The Crusaders capture Jerusalem, c1635-1650. Creator: Falcone, Aniello (1600/7-1665)

The Crusaders capture Jerusalem, c1635-1650. Creator: Falcone, Aniello (1600/7-1665)
The Crusaders capture Jerusalem, c1635-1650. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The death of Count Josselin de Montmorency

The death of Count Josselin de Montmorency, 1825. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Torino

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Knights of Malta, 1048-1799, 1905-1908. Creator: Anonymous

Knights of Malta, 1048-1799, 1905-1908. Creator: Anonymous
Knights of Malta, 1048-1799, 1905-1908. Found in the Collection of the New York Public Library

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Rinaldo and Armida, c1629. Creator: Dyck; Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)

Rinaldo and Armida, c1629. Creator: Dyck; Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)
Rinaldo and Armida, c1629. Found in the Collection of the Sanssouci, Potsdam

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The King knighting Mr. Cecil H

The King knighting Mr. Cecil H. Smith, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1909. "Rise, Sir Cecil Smith'': The Director of the new museum honoured

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Prominent people who figured in the [King's] Birthday Honours list

Prominent people who figured in the [King's] Birthday Honours list, 1909. Francis Galton, Hugh Lane, Thomas E. Thorpe, Robert H.I. Palgrave, Edwin Pears, F.J. Campbell

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Sir Cecil H. Smith, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum

Sir Cecil H. Smith, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum
Knighted In The Building He Controls: Sir Cecil H. Smith, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1909

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse, called Raymond of Saint-Gilles, 1843

Raymond IV, Count of Toulouse, called Raymond of Saint-Gilles, 1843. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Sir Elton John pictured at Watford Football Club. 5th August 1991

Sir Elton John pictured at Watford Football Club. 5th August 1991

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John superstar and members of the England football team pose with schoolchildren in

Elton John superstar and members of the England football team pose with schoolchildren in a photoshoot organised by the Professional Footballers Association and League clubs

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Winston Churchill being made a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, UK

Winston Churchill being made a Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, UK, appointed 24 Apr 53, installed 14th June 1954. Windsor. June 1954

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John playing tennis on an outer court at Wimbledon. 25th June 1974

Elton John playing tennis on an outer court at Wimbledon. 25th June 1974

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John circa 1992 Wearing Red Suit as he holds microphone during a Freddie

Elton John circa 1992 Wearing Red Suit as he holds microphone during a Freddie Mercurys Aids Concert

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John March 1974, with Larry King (husband of Billie-Jean King

Elton John March 1974, with Larry King (husband of Billie-Jean King) at Wimbledon playing tennis 1974

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Rock superstar Sir Elton John in concert at the Palladium Theatre, Greenwich Village

Rock superstar Sir Elton John in concert at the Palladium Theatre, Greenwich Village, New York during his American tour October 1979

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Singer songwriter Elton John crowns Miss Jubilee Zoe Spink in aid of the Queen

Singer songwriter Elton John crowns Miss Jubilee Zoe Spink in aid of the Queens Silver Jubilee Appeal and The Golddiggers Charitable Trust which helps under-privileged children

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John superstar after beginning hair transplant operations

Elton John superstar after beginning hair transplant operations

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton John superstar in Stockholm in his recently purchased silver fox fur coat

Elton John superstar in Stockholm in his recently purchased silver fox fur coat

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Elton john the singer with woman and two dogs on patio

Elton john the singer with woman and two dogs on patio

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Sir Elton John pictured at Watford Football Club. 5th August 1991

Sir Elton John pictured at Watford Football Club. 5th August 1991

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Lithuanian and Livonian helmets. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853

Lithuanian and Livonian helmets. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Knights Templar Seals of 1180, 1203, 1224, 1234, 1845. Artist: Essex, Richard Hamilton

Knights Templar Seals of 1180, 1203, 1224, 1234, 1845. Artist: Essex, Richard Hamilton
Knights Templar Seals of 1180, 1203, 1224, 1234, 1845. From a private collection

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Mirror Group chairman Sir Victor Blank, pictured with family after being knighted by

Mirror Group chairman Sir Victor Blank, pictured with family after being knighted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace February 199. Wife Sylion Blank, daughter Anna Blank and son Simon Blank

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Michael Attenborough (son of Richard Attenborough) marries Jane Seymour

Michael Attenborough (son of Richard Attenborough) marries Jane Seymour

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Robes of the Royal Victorian Order, 1953

Robes of the Royal Victorian Order, 1953. The piece is part of the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. From The Crown Jewels, by Martin Holmes FSA. [Her Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1953]

Background imageKnighthood Collection: The ceremony of knighting (engraving)

The ceremony of knighting (engraving)
8636263 The ceremony of knighting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ceremony of knighting)

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Literature. Don Quixote and the lion

Literature. Don Quixote and the lion
3434406 Literature. Don Quixote and the lion. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany), 1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part)

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Queen Victoria knighting the Mayor of Birmingham in the Town Hall (engraving)

Queen Victoria knighting the Mayor of Birmingham in the Town Hall (engraving)
8676454 Queen Victoria knighting the Mayor of Birmingham in the Town Hall (engraving) by English School

Background imageKnighthood Collection: Receiving a knighthood (engraving)

Receiving a knighthood (engraving)
8672986 Receiving a knighthood (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receiving a knighthood)

Background imageKnighthood Collection: King Edward VII (1841 - 1910) conferring a knighthood

King Edward VII (1841 - 1910) conferring a knighthood
3062039 King Edward VII (1841 - 1910) conferring a knighthood.; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Living London, published 1903)



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"Knighthood: A Timeless Legacy of Courage, Chivalry, and Honor" Step into the world of knighthood, where legends are born and heroes arise. From the captivating narration of David Attenborough to the grandeur of Hugues de Payens, Grand Master of the Knights Templar, this ancient tradition has fascinated generations. Intricate brushstrokes by artist Henri Lehmann bring to life "The Vigil, " a masterpiece that captures the essence of a knight's unwavering dedication. Ernest Rutherford's caricature reminds us that even great minds can be touched by the allure of knighthood. Witness Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones' portrayal in "The Fight: St George Killing the Dragon VI, " an epic depiction showcasing bravery against all odds. El Greco's mastery shines through in his portrayal of The Apostle Saint James the Great, reminding us that knights were not only warriors but also men guided by faith. Beyond battles and quests for glory lies camaraderie; Elton John with Sir John Gielgud at a charity show exemplifies how knighthood transcends social boundaries. Sir Samuel George Johnson's distinguished presence as KT symbolizes honor bestowed upon those who have made significant contributions to society. Travel back in time with Prince Alphonse of Poitiers, Count of Toulouse - his portrait from 1837 evokes nostalgia for an era when chivalry reigned supreme. Queen Elizabeth I bestowing knighthood upon Sir Francis Drake aboard his ship paints a vivid picture filled with triumph and adventure. "The Conquest of Constantinople by Crusaders" immortalized by Vasilios Chatzis transports us to a pivotal moment in history when knights fought valiantly for their cause. Finally, immerse yourself in Knightly Vigil – an embodiment of loyalty and sacrifice that defined these noble warriors throughout centuries.

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