Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen of Great Britain and Ireland and Hannover (1789) by Thomas Lawrence. National Gallery.
Various photographs (colourised using MyHeritage) of York Cottage at Sandringham, all taken between 1893 and 1898, which was during the residence of the Duke and Duchess of York (the future King George V and Queen Mary)
DAVID OAKES as GEORGE PLANTAGENET THE WHITE QUEEN (2013) 彡 1.02 'The Price of Power'
An illustration of King George V and Queen Mary's visit to Parkhead forge in Glasgow during their Scotland tour in july, 1914. After they inspected the various operations of gunmaking, a 100 tone crain was advancing to them, carrying in a shining steel sling a little girl with a bouquet for queen Mary. The child was Miss Annie Dunlop, daughter of one of the timekeepers at the forge. The bouquet was bought with pennies which were subscribed by employes at Parkhead.
“The whole BRF is overrated asf, the only royal member that I've ever liked was Queen Elizabeth II after she died, everything became messy period” - Submitted by Anonymous
The True Sweetheart by the Brothers Grimm
Arthur Rackham Illustrations
“The True Sweetheart: “The third time, she wore the star-dress which sparkled at every step.”
Kate Middleton Icons: Part 110/?
"On the 21st of April, 1926, a great joy came into the Royal Family with the birth of a daughter to the Duke and Duchess of York. She was named Elizabeth Alexandra Mary, but His Majesty (George V) when he heard what she was to be called, said laughingly: “She will soon be Betty; no little girl can keep up the dignity of Elizabeth,” and “Betty” she became.
POSTCARD FROM EMPRESS ALEXANDRA FEODOROVNA, JAN 1905
Postcard with a small illustration of a horse drawn carriage. It was sent to the Prince of Wales, later King George V, by Empress Alexandra Feodorovna on behalf of herself and her husband, Emperor Nicholas II.
The message reads : 'Jan. 1/13. 1905. Darling Georgie, Nicky & I thank you & dear May ever so much for the charming books. It is so sad that we never meet now! We are remaining in the country this winter, as the air is so much better here than in town & Nicky can get out easier for walks here. With fondest love from us both to you two. Ever, Georgie dear, yr loving old cousin Alix'.
They were such a harmonious couple ❤️
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