King & Queen and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales
King George V, Queen Mary and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, taken during a visit to the Western Front in France. They are positioned in front of a large brick building with French windows. The King and Queen are ... More
King of Montenegro and the Commander-in-Chief inspecting the Guard of ...
Haig, as Commander-in-Chief of the British forces, walks to the left of King Nikola I Petrovic of Montenegro (1860-1918). The king, wearing a long white coat, is acknowledging the Guard of Honour who are drawn ... More
King and the President of France
State occasion between France and Great Britain, during World War I. This shot has no attributed photographer. Despite the seriousness and etiquette required of this ceremonial situation, both men appear rather... More
H.M. conferring the honour of Knighthood on General Currie, Commander ...
King George V conferring General Currie, Commander of the Canadian forces, with the honour of Knighthood. They are standing in a marquee and the King is placing his sword above the Commanders right shoulder. A ... More
H.M. talking to General Horne whilst visiting his army area
King George V talking to General Horne. The General is holding a piece of paper, possibly a map, in his left hand. Both men are smartly dressed in military uniform. The King is resting his weight on a cane. Two... More
H.M. walking through Peronne during World War I
King George V and his entourage walking through a street in Peronne, France. The King is walking at the front of the group, with a uniformed man on either side. All of the men, including the King, are in unifor... More
H.M. the King. H.M. the Queen. H.R.H. the P. of W., Monsieur Poincare,...
From left to right this image shows the President of France, Monsieur Poincare; his wife Madame Poincare; the Prince of Wales; the British Ambassador to France, Sir Francis Bertie; Sir Douglas Haig; George V an... More
H.M. watching the Australian sports
King George V is standing in the foreground, watching as soldiers take part in a sports day event. The men taking part are in full uniform and are carrying full packs. The exercise shown here is possibly part o... More
H.M. and the King of the Belgians leaving the latter's house
King George V, on the left, and King Albert I of Belgium walking along a brick pathway. The path is bordered by what appears to be sand and sea grass. According to the photograph's original caption, they are ju... More
King of Belgium crossing No Man's Land in the newly captured territory
King Albert crossing no man's land, during World War I. King Albert is standing on a duckboard bridge across a very deep ditch while another man is starting to follow behind him. The field around him is very hi... More
H.M. watching a trench mortar bombardment
King George V and his entourage watching a trench mortar bombardment. They are all in uniform and are standing with their backs to the camera. The King is most likely the figure standing in front, furthest from... More
H.M. the King of Montenegro watches an aeroplane flight
King Nikola I Petrovich of Montenegro (1860-1918) has been photographed by John Warwick Brooke standing with two officers beside a small fighter plane. The pilot stands near the propeller. Another group of men ... More
H.M. presenting decorations - Public domain photogrpaph
King George V pinning a decoration to the jacket of a uniformed man. They are standing outside a building on a gravel drive. The decorations have been placed on a small table to the left of the King. One man is... More
King visits the men who man the tanks at the Front
King George V visiting tank crews at the Front, in France, during World War I. In the photograph, King George V is on the right of the leading group of officers, in military uniform. Haig appears to be in the f... More
H.M. climbing to the Butte de Warlancourt
King George V climbing a large mound known as the Butte de Warlencourt. He is followed, in single file, by a number of other uniformed men. Although there is no date attached to this photograph, it is known tha... More
Their Majesties inspecting Belgian Guard of Honour
King George V and Albert I, King of Belgium, inspecting Belgian troops, France, during World War I. This image shows King Albert I and King George V inspecting a long line of Belgian troops. The troops are stan... More
King inspecting the S.A.N. Labourers
King George V standing in front of members of the S.A.N.L.C. The men are standing to attention and are ready for inspection. The King is surrounded by army officials. Queen Mary is standing in the background wa... More
H.M. looking at the remains of Thiepval Church
There are two men in the picture, King George V and a companion, and they are standing in an empty field. The field itself is lush with deep shrubs, which have little flower heads on them. They are undulating i... More
![H.M. receiving the Australian nurses who are serving [in a] French military hospital](https://cache.getarchive.net/Prod/thumb/cdn2/L3RodW1ibmFpbC8xOTE0LzEyLzMxL2htLXJlY2VpdmluZy10aGUtYXVzdHJhbGlhbi1udXJzZXMtd2hvLWFyZS1zZXJ2aW5nLWluLWEtZnJlbmNoLW1pbGl0YXJ5LWhvc3BpdGFsLTIwMC5qcGc%3D/40/40/webp "H.M. receiving the Australian nurses who are serving [in a] French military hospital")
H.M. receiving the Australian nurses who are serving [in a] French mil...
King George V is talking to three Australian nurses. The nurses are dressed in crisp white uniforms, and the King and the three men with him are also in uniform. They all appear to be standing on a deck or plat... More
Watching loggers at work in a French forest
This photograph shows King George V of Britain (1865-1936) and Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928), with a number of other officers, watching loggers unloading timbers from a cart. The two loggers are slowly ... More
King of the Belgians being received by Earl Haig
Unveiling of memorial, Messines, Belgium, after World War I. This is one of two photographs of Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) at the unveiling of the memorial of the London Scottish Regiment at Messines,... More
Copy of a photograph taken from a German Officer showing Kaiser, Hinde...
German commanders, Spa, Belgium, during World War I. This is a fascinating photograph showing the war from the German perspective. It shows Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), Emperor of Germany between 1888 and 191... More
King and Queen of Belgium and their children watching the presentation...
The King and Queen of Belgium at a ceremony, France, during World War I. This image shows Albert I, King of Belgium and Elizabeth, Queen of Belgium. According to the photograph's original caption they are watch... More
His Majesty conversing with cottagers
King George V visiting French locals, during World War I. King George V and his retinue are just disappearing off the left of the image. The King looks relaxed and cheerful. This may even have been a good oppor... More
King of Belgium with General Allenby
Three men have just walked round a parked car while four men wait on the opposite pavement to greet them. The car is parked in a lane, in front of a row of cottages. On the opposite side of the lane is a fence ... More
Soldiers cheer the King of Belgium as he leaves, Flanders
The King of Belgium, Albert I (1875-1934), waves goodbye to a group of soldiers. He is standing next to a motorcar. The soldiers, in return, are waving and saluting the king. The ground is churned up and extrem... More
French Girls watching H.M.'s departure
A fully uniformed King George V (1865-1936) during one of his visits to the Western Front. Though flanked by some of his generals, it is perhaps rather unusual to see the King surrounded almost entirely by wome... More
H.M. conversing with a war correspondent
King George V (second from the right) conversing with a man holding a notepad. There are two further men standing beside them - all are in uniform. According to the original caption, the man talking to the King... More
H.M. talking to an infantryman during World War I
King George V talking to an infantryman. They are standing in a field filled with crops. The King is in military uniform and is leaning on a cane. The soldier is standing with his back to the camera. He is wear... More
King and Queen embarking on board the boat for home
Queen Mary and King George V boarding a boat. They are walking up the gangplank. A group of army officials are standing on the quayside watching their departure. According to the photograph's original caption t... More
H.M. watching work on a wrecked plane
A fully uniformed King George V (1865-1936) watches some men working on the wreckage of a plane on the Western Front. Though the King involved himself with some mild propaganda duties and was nominally Head of ... More
A.D.C. to the King finds a souvenir
Seven officers have stepped off duckboards which wend their way through a rough field. Four men are standing talking while three stand off in a group. One of the three officers is leaning forward on his stick w... More
H.M. on Wytschaete Ridge during World War I
King George V, on the right, in uniform and wearing a steel helmet. He is standing next to a man also in uniform. Both men have canes to steady themselves on this rough terrain. They are both surveying the surr... More
H.M. at a gas school during World War I
King George V being shown around a gas school at the Front. Mock trenches lined with sandbags have been set up for training exercises. The King is standing at the edge of a trench, and watches as a man demonstr... More
H.M. arriving for some Australian sports
King George V and his entourage arriving at a sports day organised for Australian soldiers. He can be seen at the front of the photograph, on the left, carrying his customary cane. To his left a long line of Au... More
H.M. studying a map on Wytschaete Ridge held by Gen. Plumer
King George V standing in front of General Plumer. Both men are in uniform and looking at a map. A small group of uniformed men standing next to the King are also looking at the map. Some of them peer over the ... More
King of Belgium chats with the officer of the Guard of Honour
In the background the faade of a grand house can be seen. Albert I is standing in front of the house surrounded by officers. He is talking to another group of officers. On the far left the first row of troops c... More
H.M. visits the ruins of Peronne
King George V surveys the ruins of Peronne from a hill top. He is standing at the front of a group of uniformed men, holding a cane in his right hand. The damage to the town is extensive. Peronne along with cou... More
H.M. watching a display by the infantry
King George V, standing at the far right of the shot, watching a display by members of the infantry. The event is taking place in a large grassy field bordered by trees. A long line of soldiers make their way a... More
King of Montenegro and Lt. Gen. Sir E.H.H. Allenby
This shows King Nikola I Petrovic of Montenegro (1860-1918) standing beside Lt.Gen. Sir E.H.H. Allenby outside a large house with louvered shutters. The king is in Montenegrin costume, with loose trousers held ... More
H.M. the King outside a German dug out
King George V looking at a German dugout, Western Front, during World War I. King George V of Britain (1865-1936) and three officers touring what appear to be captured German trenches. They are looking in the e... More
H.M. having a mortar explained to him
King George V is being shown part of a mortar gun, or possibly the projectile that would be placed in the gun. He is surrounded by four uniformed men, one of whom is holding the mortar. Directly beside the grou... More
King watching the Battle of Pozieres from captured German trenches
HRH King George V of Britain (1865-1936) watching the Battle of Pozieres through a telescope. Other officers stand around watching through field glasses. This photograph is likely to have been taken between 23 ... More
Army Commander explaining the capture of Thiepval to H.M. from the top...
King George V sitting next to an army commander, Thiepval, France, during World War I. King George V is sitting on the site where Thiepval Chateau once stood. The army commander to his right is pointing into th... More
General Gough and the King of Belgium on the old Somme battlefield
Ten officers and the King are all standing in a very bumpy, mud-churned field. The men are all split into little groups and are talking animatedly and gesticulating...Royal visits were seen as an important way ... More
Two Kings and two Queens - Public domain portrait print
From left to right: King George V, Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, Queen Mary and King Albert I of Belgium. They are standing on a gravel path or driveway. Directly behind them a lawn slopes towards a row of trees.... More
Their Majesties landing in France
King George V and Queen Mary have just disembarked from a boat and are walking across a series of railway tracks next to the quayside. A carpet has been laid out for them. A long thick chain has been placed at ... More
H.M. the King of Montenegro and the Commander-in-Chief
King Nikola I Petrovic of Montenegro ( 1860-1918) has been photographed by John Warwick Brooke with Sir Douglas Haig, the Commander-in-Chief of the British forces. They are standing on the steps of a brick-buil... More
King George V and Allied commanders, France, during World War I
This photograph is a group shot of a number of Allied officers with King George V of Britain (1865-1936) who is standing third from right in the front row. George V, who reigned from 1910 to1936, visited the Fr... More
H.M. on a bridge at Peronne during World War I
King George V and his entourage standing on a bridge in the French town of Peronne. Whilst the bridge remains intact, the street in the background has suffered extensive damage. Most of the buildings have been ... More
H.M. watching full packed infantrymen going over a wall at the sports ...
King George V attending a sports day organised for Australian troops. He is standing at the far right of the photograph. A crowd consisting of soldiers, with a few women and children, watch as one of the events... More
Earl Haig replying to the King of the Belgians and thanking him for un...
Unveiling of memorial, Messines, Belgium, after World War I. This is one of two photographs of Field Marshal (Earl) Haig (1861-1928) at the unveiling of the memorial of the London Scottish Regiment at Messines,... More
H.M. passing the rescued bell of Guinchy church
King George V walking away from a large bell rescued from Guinchy church. The bell has been winched onto a purpose-built frame. The frame has been placed on a road, probably the nearest level surface. A group o... More
H.M. in a graveyard during World War I
King George V standing in a graveyard. He is in full uniform and is accompanied by two men. The wooden crosses marking the graves are lined up in rows. Unfortunately there is nothing on the photograph to indica... More
H.M. conferring the honour of knighthood on Lieut General Fanshaw
Lieutenant General Fanshaw receiving a knighthood, during World War I. In the centre of the photograph the King is standing with four officers who are arranged in a semi-circle behind him. He is holding a raise... More
H.M. decorating General Petain - Public domain photogrpaph
King George V presenting General Ptain with a decoration. Both men are standing in a marquee. In the background a group of uniformed men, mainly other members of the French military are visible. The bestowing o... More
H.M. and General Petain during World War I
King George V (on the right) and M. le Mare?chal Ptain. They are standing in what looks like a large town square. It is an unusual image in that most other photographs of the King include an entourage of high-r... More
King in a gun pit during World War I
King George V inspecting a gun emplacement, Western Front, during World War I. HRH King George V of Britain (1865-1936) inspecting a gun emplacement. To the extreme right, two officers are visible, the nearer o... More
King of Belgium inspects a Belgian heavy battery
Two rows of men are lined up across train tracks while the officers and King Albert (1875-1934) march up and down in front. Behind the soldiers are containers on carriages and a gun on a carriage. ..Albert I re... More
King of Belgium chats with the officer of the Guard of Honour
Albert I, King of Belgium during a visit to the Western Front. According to the photograph's original caption he is speaking to the officer of the Guard of Honour. Behind them soldiers are lined up for inspecti... More
King with French President and Sir W Haig, Flanders
King George V with the French President, Raymond Poincare, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, and two French generals, during World War I. This official photograph shows from right to left, King George V of Britai... More
Troops cheering the King - Public domain photogrpaph
King George V reviewing troops, Western Front, during World War I. This is one of a number of photographs of royal visits to the Western Front. On this occasion, King George V of Britain (1865-1936) and some of... More
Earl Haig with the King at rugby match at Twickenham in 1919
Earl Haig with King George V at a rugby match at Twickenham in 1919. Earl Haig stands second from the left, holding a piece of paper in his right hand and staring intently at the King, who is smiling into the c... More