Peeresses Collection

Notables assembled in the Abbey annexe at 1937 Coronation
Ecclesiastics, distinguished officers of state and regalia bearers awaiting the arrival of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in the tapestried hall of the temporary annexe of Westminster Abbey

Peeresses being photographed in their Coronation Robes (litho)
1043840 Peeresses being photographed in their Coronation Robes (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peeresses being photographed in their Coronation Robes)

Peers and Peeresses at Luncheon on Coronation Day in the Royal Gallery, House of Lords (litho)
1040640 Peers and Peeresses at Luncheon on Coronation Day in the Royal Gallery, House of Lords (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The note of mourning at the opening of Parliament: the black-robed Peeresses (litho)
604433 The note of mourning at the opening of Parliament: the black-robed Peeresses (litho) by Cowper, Max (1860-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peeresses putting on their coronets at the coronation of Queen Alexandra, Consort of King Edward VII
5207161 Peeresses putting on their coronets at the coronation of Queen Alexandra, Consort of King Edward VII, Westminster Abbey, London, 1902 (litho) by Sullivan

Peers and Peeresses going to Luncheon after the Coronation Ceremony (engraving)
1040639 Peers and Peeresses going to Luncheon after the Coronation Ceremony (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Regulation Robes to be worn by Peers and Peeresses at the Coronation, as exhibited at the Earl Marshals Residence
1628733 The Regulation Robes to be worn by Peers and Peeresses at the Coronation, as exhibited at the Earl Marshals Residence, Norfolk House (engraving) by English School

1937 Coronation - Peeresses don their coronets
A picturesque incident during the Coronation of King George VI. During the Queens crowning, the assembled peeresses in Westminster Abbey simultaneously donned their coronets. Date: 1937

The Queen and her canopy bearers
Queen Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother, and her canopy bearers at the coronation of King George VI on 12th May 1937. Date: May 1937

House of Lords 1914
THE HOUSE OF LORDS Peers and peeresses assemble in the ante-room in their state robes, coronets, tiaras, and all... Date: 1912

1937 Coronation - Abbey guests stranded in rain after ceremo
Peers and peeresses taking shelter during the height of the downpour which occurred at the most inconvenient possible moment after having held off during the Coronation ceremony of King George VI

Positions of dignitaries, Coronation 1953
Illustration to show the positions of participants at the moment of crowning during Queen Elizabeth IIs forthcoming coronation, 1953

Coronation 1953 - Crowning of Queen Elizabeth II
The culminating moment of the coronation ceremony, as Queen Elizabeth II is crowned queen in Westminster Abbey by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Date: 1953

Peeress Tricorne Hat
A tricorne hat, made from black velour to be worn by the life peeresses in the House of Lords. Designed by Ede and Ravenscroft the robe-makers

New Life Peers 1958
Page from The Sphere depicting the first life peers arriving at the House of Lords for the traditional ceremony of introducing barons to the House of Lords

Life Peeress Takes Oath
The first of the life peeresses, Baroness Swanborough, takes the oath on October 21 1958 in the House of Lords

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"Peeresses: A Glimpse into the Regal World of Nobility" Step back in time to the grandeur and elegance of the 1937 Coronation, where notable women from high society assembled in the Abbey annexe. Adorned with their majestic coronets, these peeresses exuded grace and sophistication as they celebrated this momentous occasion. Amongst them stood The Queen herself, accompanied by her loyal canopy bearers, creating a scene that epitomized royalty. Meanwhile, at the opening of Parliament, black-robed peeresses set a somber tone as they paid tribute to a fallen monarch. Traveling further back in history, we witness peeresses preparing for Queen Alexandra's coronation in 1902. With great care and reverence, they delicately placed their coronets upon their heads within the hallowed halls of Westminster Abbey. Not only did these noble ladies partake in regal ceremonies but also enjoyed moments of camaraderie during luncheons following the coronation ceremony. Peers and peeresses mingled together, sharing stories and laughter amidst an atmosphere filled with jubilation. The attire worn by peers and peeresses during such occasions was meticulously regulated. An engraving showcases exquisite robes exhibited at Norfolk House - garments fit for those who held esteemed positions within society's upper echelons. Yet not all events were met with fair weather; even on such monumental days like the 1937 Coronation guests found themselves stranded in rain outside Abbey walls. Despite this setback, their spirits remained unyielding as they embraced each other's company while waiting for shelter from nature's whimsy. In another historic procession that left an indelible mark on suffragette history occurred on June 17th, 1911 - women demanding equal rights paraded through London during Queen Mary's Coronation. Among them were courageous suffragettes who fought tirelessly for gender equality.