Philip 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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Philip Magnus Allcroft was a man deeply connected to European royalty and aristocracy. Born into a world of opulence and grandeur, he carried the bloodline of both the Russian Imperial family and King Edward VII's ancestry. His lineage traced back through generations, intertwining with the most influential figures in history. In 1964, an extraordinary collection titled "Ancestry and family connections of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra" showcased Philip's illustrious heritage. The exhibition displayed portraits capturing moments frozen in time - European royalty gathered at Windsor Castle on that memorable November day in 1907. Among them stood Philip, embodying regality as if it were his birthright. His life seemed like a never-ending series of remarkable encounters. One photograph revealed him alongside King Edward VII himself, accompanied by Queen Alexandra during their visit to Cowes on the Isle of Wight in August 1909. Another snapshot captured him standing side by side with Kaiser Wilhelm II in Berlin just months earlier. But Philip's story extended beyond mere photographs; it encompassed real-life relationships too. Alice Keppel, an English socialite renowned for her beauty and charm, found herself captivated by his presence in 1906. Their connection blossomed amidst high society gatherings where they danced under chandeliers illuminating their path. Even more astonishingly, Philip had encountered historical figures whose influence shaped nations - The Dowager Empress of Russia shared moments with him alongside King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra during May 1900. These interactions painted a vivid picture of his place within this exclusive circle. Throughout his life, Francis Knollys held steadfast as one of Philip's closest confidants from c1895 until 1913 when tragedy struck their friendship apart forevermore. Yet memories persisted; timeless images depicted them together during those cherished years gone by. A portrait showcasing the Prince of Wales around c1898 offered insight into another facet of Philip's life.