Magnus Allcroft Collection

Ancestry and family connections of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, 1964. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

Ancestry and family connections of King Edward VII, 1964. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

European royalty at Windsor Castle, 17th November 1907 (1964). Queen Ena of Spain, King Edward VII, the German Empress, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, Queen Alexandra, Queen Amelia of Portugal

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra at Cowes, Isle of Wight, August 1909 (1964). A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

King Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm II in Berlin, February 1909 (1964). Edward was the Kaisers uncle. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

Alice Keppel, English socialite, 1906 (1964). Alice Keppel (1868-1947) was the most famous mistress of King Edward VII. They met in 1898 when Edward was still Prince of Wales

The Dowager Empress of Russia, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, May 1900 (1964). Pictured at Amalienborg, Copenhagen, Denmark

Francis, 1st Viscount Knollys, c1895-1913 (1964). Knollys (1837-1924) was Private Secretary to the Sovereign from 1901 until 1913

The Prince of Wales, c1898 (1964). The future King Edward VII. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

Russian and British royal families at Balmoral, Scotland, 29th September 1896 (1964). Artist: W&D Downey
Russian and British royal families at Balmoral, Scotland, 29th September 1896 (1964). The Empress Alix, Grand Duchess Olga, Emperor Nicholas II, Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales

The Russian Imperial family, c1894 (1964). Nicholas II, Grand Duke George, the Empress Maria Feodorovna, Grand Duchess Olga, Grand Duchess Xenia, Grand Duke Michael, the Emperor Alexander III

The Prince of Wales and his brothers at the wedding of the Duke of York, 6th July 1893 (1964). Artist: W&D Downey
The Prince of Wales and his brothers at the wedding of the Duke of York, 6th July 1893 (1964). The future King Edward VII with the Duke of Connaught and the Duke of Edinburgh

Members of the Royal Family at Coburg, Germany, April 1894 (1964). The Duke of Connaught, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (formerly the Duke of Edinburgh), Queen Victoria

Prince Albert Victor and Prince George during the voyage of the Bacchante, 1881 (1964). Artist: Herbert Numan
Prince Albert Victor and Prince George during the voyage of the Bacchante, 1881 (1964). The two eldest sons of the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII, in naval uniform

The Prince of Wales, 1870, (1964). Artist: Russell & Sons
The Prince of Wales, 1870, (1964). The future King Edward VII. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

The Princess of Wales, 1866 (1964). Artist: W&D Downey
The Princess of Wales, 1866 (1964). Princess Alexandra of Denmark married the future King Edward VII in 1863. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd

Queen Victoria with the Prince and Princess of Wales on the day of their marriage, 1863 (1964). The future King Edward VII with his bride, Princess Alexandra of Denmark

The Prince of Wales and Crown Prince Frederick William of Prussia, Windsor, 1863 (1964). The future King Edward VII and Emperor Frederick III of Germany

The Prince of Wales, c1863 (1964). The future King Edward VII. A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

King Edward VII, c1902 (1964). Artist: Luke Fildes
King Edward VII, c1902 (1964). Edward VII (Albert Edward, 1841-1910) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, King of the Commonwealth Realms, and Emperor of India

Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort, 1861 (1964). Artist: John Jabez Edwin Mayall
Queen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort, 1861 (1964). A print from King Edward the Seventh, by Philip Magnus, William Clowes and Sons Ltd, London, 1964

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Magnus Allcroft: A Glimpse into European Royalty Step back in time to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where the opulent lives of European royalty unfolded. Magnus Allcroft, a man deeply connected to this world of grandeur, played witness to some of history's most significant moments. Born during the reign of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Magnus found himself immersed in a world that spanned continents. His ancestry traced back to both Russian and British royal families, giving him an unparalleled connection to power and prestige. In his collection of photographs titled "The Russian Imperial Family, " captured around c1894 but published in 1964, we catch a glimpse into the intimate moments shared by this influential dynasty. The Dowager Empress of Russia stands alongside King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in May 1900 – a testament to their enduring bond. Magnus also documented encounters between prominent figures such as King Edward VII and Kaiser Wilhelm II during their meeting in Berlin in February 1909. These images showcase the delicate balance between diplomacy and rivalry that characterized Europe at the time. But it wasn't just political alliances that fascinated Magnus; he was captivated by society's elite as well. Alice Keppel, an English socialite known for her charm and wit, caught his lens in 1906 – forever immortalized through his artistry. From Windsor Castle gatherings with European royalty on November 17th, 1907, to leisurely summer days spent at Cowes on the Isle of Wight with King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in August 1909 – each photograph tells its own story within Magnus' vast collection. One particularly striking image showcases Russian and British royal families united against Scotland's breathtaking backdrop at Balmoral on September 29th, 1896. This snapshot captures not only familial connections but also highlights how these powerful dynasties sought solace in the beauty of nature.