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"Sovereign: A Symbol of Power and Majesty" In the Daily Sketch Coronation Number of 1953, Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne was celebrated

Background imageSovereign Collection: British Royal Navy warship HMS Royal Sovereign, pre-dreadnought battleship

British Royal Navy warship HMS Royal Sovereign, pre-dreadnought battleship, Victorian Naval Military History
Vintage illustration British Royal Navy warship HMS Royal Sovereign, pre-dreadnought battleship, Victorian Naval Military History, 19th Century, 1890s

Background imageSovereign Collection: Archduchess Isabella, c. 1601-20 (oil on panel)

Archduchess Isabella, c. 1601-20 (oil on panel)
490303 Archduchess Isabella, c.1601-20 (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569-1622) (after); 60x42 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Background imageSovereign Collection: Portrait of Charles I of England (1600-49) as Prince of Wales from Memoirs of the Court of Queen

Portrait of Charles I of England (1600-49) as Prince of Wales from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth
STC146717 Portrait of Charles I of England (1600-49) as Prince of Wales from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth, published in 1825 (w/c and gouache on paper) by Essex

Background imageSovereign Collection: Queen Victoria of England On Her Deathbed, Surrounded by Her Sons and Nephews (Colour Litho)

Queen Victoria of England On Her Deathbed, Surrounded by Her Sons and Nephews (Colour Litho)
2798394 Queen Victoria of England On Her Deathbed, Surrounded by Her Sons and Nephews (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSovereign Collection: St. James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of

St. James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez
986337 St.James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez, 1606 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Spanish School

Background imageSovereign Collection: Portrait of King Louis XIV, seated full length, in an embroidered blue

Portrait of King Louis XIV, seated full length, in an embroidered blue and gold coat with a white ruff
827899 Portrait of King Louis XIV, seated full length, in an embroidered blue and gold coat with a white ruff and a fur trimmed hat, on a throne (oil on canvas, unlined) by Dieu

Background imageSovereign Collection: The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho)

The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho)
1629589 The Kings Emblem as Sovereign of the Order of the Garter (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSovereign Collection: The Royal Family: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and their two daughters

The Royal Family: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and their two daughters, Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth
657800 The Royal Family: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and their two daughters, Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth, (oil on canvas) by Harcourt

Background imageSovereign Collection: The Supreme Moment of the Coronation Ceremony, the Archbishop of Canterbury crowning King Edward

The Supreme Moment of the Coronation Ceremony, the Archbishop of Canterbury crowning King Edward VII in Westminster
1601454 The Supreme Moment of the Coronation Ceremony, the Archbishop of Canterbury crowning King Edward VII in Westminster Abbey, 9 August 1902 (litho) by Begg

Background imageSovereign Collection: Portrait of H. R. H. Prince Boris of Bulgaria, Duke of Saxony, later King of Bulgaria

Portrait of H. R. H. Prince Boris of Bulgaria, Duke of Saxony, later King of Bulgaria, 1894 (oil on canvas)
1772127 Portrait of H.R.H. Prince Boris of Bulgaria, Duke of Saxony, later King of Bulgaria, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Laszlo

Background imageSovereign Collection: Nude woman in front of King Pausole, 1930 (coloured print)

Nude woman in front of King Pausole, 1930 (coloured print)
990967 Nude woman in front of King Pausole, 1930 (coloured print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nude woman in front of King Pausole)

Background imageSovereign Collection: The Carlton Club Banquet to Lord Beaconsfield (engraving)

The Carlton Club Banquet to Lord Beaconsfield (engraving)
1059787 The Carlton Club Banquet to Lord Beaconsfield (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carlton Club Banquet to Lord Beaconsfield)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918)

Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918)
FIA5358429 Portrait of Emperor Nicholas II (1868-1918) by Liphart, Baron Ernest Friedrich von (1847-1932/34); State Russian Museum, St

Background imageSovereign Collection: Portrait of Empress Elisabeth

Portrait of Empress Elisabeth
FIA5382689 Portrait of Empress Elisabeth by Prenner, Georg Kaspar, von (1720-1766); 205x158, 5 cm; State Tretyakov Gallery

Background imageSovereign Collection: Frederick II with His Hunting Party (oil on canvas)

Frederick II with His Hunting Party (oil on canvas)
989563 Frederick II with His Hunting Party (oil on canvas) by Zimmerman, Julius (1824-1906); 101.5x154.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick II with His Hunting Party)

Background imageSovereign Collection: William Penn Receiving the Charter of Pennsylvania from Charles II, 1913 (oil on canvas)

William Penn Receiving the Charter of Pennsylvania from Charles II, 1913 (oil on canvas)
659791 William Penn Receiving the Charter of Pennsylvania from Charles II, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); 122x183 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSovereign Collection: The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493 / 4 (woodcut)

The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493 / 4 (woodcut)
986344 The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493/4 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); 19.7x12.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Portrait of the Empress Catherine II

Portrait of the Empress Catherine II
FIA5345188 Portrait of the Empress Catherine II by Levitsky, Dmitri Grigor evich (1735-1822); K. Savitsky Art Museum, Penza

Background imageSovereign Collection: Tribal Chief

Tribal Chief
circa 1930: A chief of a tribe of Native Americans from Waterton Lakes National Park in the Canadian Rockies. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Roman Emperor

Roman Emperor
30 BC, Head of Roman Emperor and military leader Caesar Augustus, (Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus 63 BC - 14 AD). (Photo by Spencer Arnold Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageSovereign Collection: A close up view of the dial and movement of a Louis XVI ormolu

A close up view of the dial and movement of a Louis XVI ormolu
1764973 A close up view of the dial and movement of a Louis XVI ormolu and patinated bronze-mounted mahogany longcase regulator with year calendar and equation of time, c.1790 (ornolu)

Background imageSovereign Collection: A needlework book binding depicting religious scenes with a seated king

A needlework book binding depicting religious scenes with a seated king
1767230 A needlework book binding depicting religious scenes with a seated king and an angel addressing a man by a river (silk, gilt) by English School

Background imageSovereign Collection: A Bristol Delft polychrome royal portrait charger painted with a full length portrait of

A Bristol Delft polychrome royal portrait charger painted with a full length portrait of
1766843 A Bristol Delft polychrome royal portrait charger painted with a full length portrait of George I in formal robes, c.1720 (ceramic) by English School

Background imageSovereign Collection: An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings

An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings
1196978 An antique Kirman Masha ir carpet, depicting the massed ranks of Persian kings from Gayumars to Sassanians, (textile)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Khusraw Discovering Shirin Bathing, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)

Khusraw Discovering Shirin Bathing, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
1196815 Khusraw Discovering Shirin Bathing, c. 1840 (oil on canvas) by Qajar School (19th century); 66x80.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageSovereign Collection: Krishna Fighting Jambavata, King of the Bears, c. 1775 (w / c on paper)

Krishna Fighting Jambavata, King of the Bears, c. 1775 (w / c on paper)
1196813 Krishna Fighting Jambavata, King of the Bears, c. 1775 (w/c on paper) by Nepalese School, (18th century); 35.6x52 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Nepalese, out of copyright

Background imageSovereign Collection: For the King, (oil on canvas)

For the King, (oil on canvas)
989282 For the King, (oil on canvas) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904); 43.2x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: For the King. Robert Alexander Hillingford (1825-1904). Oil on canvas

Background imageSovereign Collection: David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)

David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)
986050 David in Prayer, c.1460 (paint on vellum) by Besancon School (15th century); 22x16. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David in Prayer (f.84)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Portrait of King Louis XVI of France, bust-length, 1787 (oil on panel)

Portrait of King Louis XVI of France, bust-length, 1787 (oil on panel)
990121 Portrait of King Louis XVI of France, bust-length, 1787 (oil on panel) by Wertmuller, Adolf Ulrich (1751-1811); 16.2x13.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSovereign Collection: The Calumney of Apelles, (oil on panel)

The Calumney of Apelles, (oil on panel)
990081 The Calumney of Apelles, (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 111.8x179.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calumney of Apelles. Maarten de Vos (1532-1603). Oil on panel

Background imageSovereign Collection: Portrait of Philip I of Spain, bust-length, wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece

Portrait of Philip I of Spain, bust-length, wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece
990067 Portrait of Philip I of Spain, bust-length, wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece, (oil on canvas) by Vos, Cornelis de (1585-1651); 110x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Adonis, King George IIIs Favourite Charger, (oil on panel)

Adonis, King George IIIs Favourite Charger, (oil on panel)
990569 Adonis, King George IIIs Favourite Charger, (oil on panel) by Ward, James (1769-1859); 62.2x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adonis, King George IIIs Favourite Charger)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Scene in the Tent of Edward The Black Prince after the Battle of Poitiers

Scene in the Tent of Edward The Black Prince after the Battle of Poitiers
658318 Scene in the Tent of Edward The Black Prince after the Battle of Poitiers: He Treated King John like an Honoured Guest, When at the Feast He Sate, For with Reverend Air and Forehead Bare

Background imageSovereign Collection: Henry III Replying to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishops of Salisbury

Henry III Replying to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishops of Salisbury
652185 Henry III Replying to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishops of Salisbury, Winchester and Carlisle, Who Were Demanding a Reformation in the State

Background imageSovereign Collection: Portrait of King George III, Small Half Length, Wearing Windsor Uniform and Ribbon

Portrait of King George III, Small Half Length, Wearing Windsor Uniform and Ribbon
651843 Portrait of King George III, Small Half Length, Wearing Windsor Uniform and Ribbon and Star of the Garter, 1787 (pencil, watercolour and stump with touches of white heightening) by Dowman

Background imageSovereign Collection: King Ferdinand IV and Queen Caroline of Naples attending a Game of Palla a Bracciale

King Ferdinand IV and Queen Caroline of Naples attending a Game of Palla a Bracciale
827912 King Ferdinand IV and Queen Caroline of Naples attending a Game of Palla a Bracciale, (oil on canvas) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); 75.5x128.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Portrait of King Louis XV, full-length, wearing half Armour, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of King Louis XV, full-length, wearing half Armour, (oil on canvas)
827783 Portrait of King Louis XV, full-length, wearing half Armour, (oil on canvas) by Loo, Louis Michel van (1707-71) (after); 73.3x59.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Emperor Charles V picking up Titians Paintbrush, (black chalk

Emperor Charles V picking up Titians Paintbrush, (black chalk
827560 Emperor Charles V picking up Titians Paintbrush, (black chalk, pen and brown and black ink, with grey wash) by Novelli, Pietro Antonio (1729-1804); 35.7x48.5

Background imageSovereign Collection: The Bernadotte family, 1837 (oil on canvas)

The Bernadotte family, 1837 (oil on canvas)
3930894 The Bernadotte family, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Westin, Fredric (1782-1862); 338x400 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Jean Bernadotte (1763-1844)

Background imageSovereign Collection: King George III (coloured engraving)

King George III (coloured engraving)
3656897 King George III (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George III. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereign Collection: King William IV (coloured engraving)

King William IV (coloured engraving)
3656896 King William IV (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King William IV. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereign Collection: King Charles II (coloured engraving)

King Charles II (coloured engraving)
3656889 King Charles II (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles II. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereign Collection: King James II (coloured engraving)

King James II (coloured engraving)
3656890 King James II (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James II. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereign Collection: King Charles I (coloured engraving)

King Charles I (coloured engraving)
3656887 King Charles I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Charles I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereign Collection: King James I (coloured engraving)

King James I (coloured engraving)
3656885 King James I (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James I. Illustration for The Sovereigns of England (Read & Co, c 1880)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Cover illustration for The Sovereigns of England (coloured engraving)

Cover illustration for The Sovereigns of England (coloured engraving)
3656862 Cover illustration for The Sovereigns of England (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSovereign Collection: Maria Theresa Empress of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, 1747 (oil on copper)

Maria Theresa Empress of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, 1747 (oil on copper)
3545907 Maria Theresa Empress of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, 1747 (oil on copper) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); 62x51 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam



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"Sovereign: A Symbol of Power and Majesty" In the Daily Sketch Coronation Number of 1953, Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne was celebrated, adorned with royal crowns and sceptre, embodying the essence of sovereignty. The 1935 Kings Silver Jubilee Fleet Review showcased a majestic display of naval power, reminding us that even in times of celebration, sovereigns command respect and admiration. Illustrations like "The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver, " published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803, depict how monarchs have captivated our imaginations throughout history with their grandeur and authority. Albert Collings' portrayal captures King George VI donning his Coronation Robes, exemplifying regal elegance befitting a sovereign ruler. John St. Helier's artwork immortalizes King Edward VIII as Admiral of the Fleet—a testament to how they can excel not only on land but also at sea. The Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary marked a momentous occasion when two individuals were anointed as sovereign leaders together—united in their duty to govern with wisdom and grace. HMS Royal Sovereign stands tall as a British battleship—an embodiment of strength underpinning national sovereignty during times fraught with challenges. A rowing boat brought Ataturk and Amanullah Khan together in 1928—an unexpected meeting between two great leaders symbolizing diplomacy amidst nations asserting their own sovereignties. Off Eastbourne's Sussex coast stood the Royal Sovereign light ship—a beacon guiding ships safely through treacherous waters—reminding us that sovereignty extends beyond borders into safeguarding lives at sea. The Imperial State Crown worn by George IV during his coronation ceremony in 1821 represents the pinnacle of regal opulence—a tangible reminder that monarchy is steeped in centuries-old traditions upheld by successive sovereigns.