Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal family of UK in Art

Anne Newman

Oct 12, 2022 • 3 min read

Elizabeth II c1954 by Herbert James Gunn (1893-1964) (Credit: Parliamentary Art Collection Source for image: artuk.org)

The Queen wears the coronation dress designed by Sir Norman Hartnell embroidered with the rose, shamrock and thistle; behind her on the table is the Imperial State Crown with the sceptre. The Imperial robes are draped over her throne; these are the third and final set of robes donned at the coronation ceremony. The Queen wears the Diamond Diadem created for George IV in 1820, again featuring the rose, thistle and shamrock alternating with crosses. This has no official significance but is usually read as a surrogate crown.¹

Today we bring you some images to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) through some wonderful online articles produced by artuk.org.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a beloved figure to our nation. She was a key supporter and endorser of at least 30 arts organisations. Over the years the Queen has been portrayed in many paintings and sculptures.¹

From Art UK we bring you a choice of articles you might like to read and enjoy some amazing images of Queen Elizabeth II and the British Royal Family.

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