Princess Elizabeth of York

Elizabeth II as princess

Princess Elizabeth of York Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002) 1943 It seemed right that we commemorate the death of Queen Elizabeth II by including one of the many photographs taken of her over the course of her 96 years. I have chosen one that shows Elizabeth as heir apparent in 1943, taken by the eminent Canadian photographer, […]

The Two Princes Edward and Richard in the Tower

the princes in the tower

The Two Princes Edward and Richard in the Tower by John Everett Millais (1829-1896)c1878 Apart from one pen portrait of Edward V with his father (which does not represent a likeness), no contemporary portraits of either of Edward IV’s sons exist. It is hardly surprising then that this romantic portrait, painted 400 years after the […]

Queen Anne and her son, William Duke of Gloucester

Queen Anne and her son, William duke of Gloucester

Princess Anne and her son, William duke of Gloucester Sir Godfrey Kneller c1694 I’ve always found this painting particularly poignant. It depicts Princess Anne (later queen) with her five-year-old son, William Duke of Gloucester. He has such an angelic face and the portrait shows real affection between mother and child. William was Anne’s seventh child […]